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    Toys, Birthdays, and Experiences

    It is my eldest’s birthday today (happy 4th, Jack!), so I thought it might be a great time to have a discussion about birthdays, toys, and experiences. More and more of my friends are telling me that they are purposely not buying presents for their kids, and instead planning experiences like trips, concerts, etc. At 4, he’s…

    house ad reads THE BEST SUITS IN 2025 FOR EVERY BUDGET, click here for the roundup, and features a collage of 5 women wearing stylish suits
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    Feeding Tuesday: Cibo Placemat

    There are many, many things I want from The Grommet, but this placemat is near the top of my list — goodness my sons are messy! Ladies, has anyone bought splatmats or otherwise found ways to control the crumbs? (My sons both hated the silicone bibs with food catchers on them, sigh.) The Cibo Placemat (L-2)

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    Maternity Monday: ‘Perfect Wrap’ Maternity Dress

    Ooh: love this maternity wrap dress from Leota — fit permitting, I’d even wear it after the pregnancy. It’s available in a number of other colors, as well; the pictured windowpane print is $180. Leota ‘Perfect Wrap’ Maternity Dress Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines….

  • News Roundup

    Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Sunshine and Hurricanes helps you teach your kid to pack her own lunch. Proud Working Mom looks at common myths about working moms. The Huffington Post gives you tips on making business travel easier for you and your family….