• News Roundup

    Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Wardrobe Oxygen recommends several sources for plus-size maternity clothes. At Fortune, Kelly Keller answers the question, “How do you keep your best employees?” in part by explaining that managers can connect with others by being open about their lives outside the office, e.g.,…

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  • Finally Friday: Buena Heels

    Happy almost weekend, ladies! I found these heels while looking for a more affordable option for these gorgeous (but, uh, more than 5x as expensive) pumps — and I thought these pumps were so cute they deserved their own shoutout. I keep mod looks — cropped trousers and turtlenecks, or loose, billowy shift dresses —…

  • Backup Childcare Strategies

    What does your backup childcare situation look like, ladies? How many backup layers do you have, how did you decide on those, and has your backup plan ever failed you?  In my experience, there are two main times this can come up: your sitter/nanny can cancel — or your child may be too sick to send to…

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    Everyone Thursday: Pearl Two Part Curved Earrings

    I’m not sure why, but there’s a TON of Rebecca Minkoff jewelry marked way, way down at Amazon. Like, under $10 low — “add on item” low. Now the stuff wasn’t extraordinarily expensive to begin with, but it’s still trendy. I got these earrings a week or so ago and while they’re not 100% my…