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    Do You Have a New “Beauty Minimum”?

    Did your “beauty minimum” change after having kids? On a bigger sense, did your perception of your own vanity change after having kids — did makeup seem more frivolous, not worth the time?  Did you go back to your old routine after you went back to work — or did it take a few years for you to get back to your old beauty standards?

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    Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Racked tackles “beauty oxymorons” and asks, “Are all these liquid powders and solid foams useful? And more importantly, are they fun?” U.S. News & World Report suggests three questions to ask at your next job interview. Forbes responds to a…

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    Finally Friday: Kids’ Bubble Umbrella

    Am I the only one who thinks kiddos look absolutely adorable while holding an umbrella? (Am I the only one whose kiddos are absolutely obsessed with umbrellas, also?) Happily no one’s poked anyone’s eyes out (yet), so we’re all good. I didn’t realize Totes made these simple bubble umbrellas for kids — but they do,…

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    Everyone Thursday: Bassett Mine Wedge Pump

    Ooh: these highly rated wedge pumps from Clarks look great — and they’re eligible for Prime. Some colors are mostly sold out, with lucky sizes left for $35, but even full-priced at $50 (certain size/color combinations) these wedges are pretty affordable. Clarks Bassett Mine Wedge Pump (L-2)