A child playing by the pool

3 Tips for Using Airbnb — with Kids

What are your best tips for renting a vacation house or Airbnb with kids, ladies?  Whether you’re doing Airbnb, VRBO, or another sort of rental, planning and executing the trip can feel like a full-time job in and of itself. I shared a vacation horror story a week or so ago on Corporette — we rented a small…

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Splat mat for under high chairs

Feeding Tuesday: Sugarbooger Jumbo Floor Splat Mat

We finally broke down and started using a splat mat, and I’m wondering why we didn’t make the switch earlier. It captures the food the toddler throws on the floor and means it isn’t a total crisis if we don’t get on all fours immediately after the meal. We got a clear one that seems…

Maternity Monday: Elbow-Sleeve Dress

I hadn’t noticed JCP’s maternity line before, but some of it looks really great, particularly considering the price. This simple dress looks lovely for multiple seasons, and I think the neckline and hem length are flattering. It’s available in blue, red, white and black, and it’s $56 full price — but it’s marked to $33…

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News Roundup

Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Vanity Fair rounds up some quality products from drugstore brands. Racked looks at the massive baby products industry and how it can be overwhelming to shop for baby stuff. Inc. advises against 15 things that can negatively affect your LinkedIn…