• Sick Kids, Work Schedules, Childcare Arrangements, and Excuses

    How many layers of backup childcare do you have? When your child is sick, who is the first responder (and, if it’s different, who is the person who stays home)? If you have to miss work, what excuse do you give your boss? We’ve talked a lot about childcare over the years, including the general…

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  • Washable Wednesday: Cowl Neck

    This is a simple little top, but I really like it — I think the cowlneck looks flattering and a bit dressy. Wear it with crisp trousers or ankle pants to dress it up even more, perhaps with a great watch or a brooch as an accessory. Great price, too: it was $19, but is…

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    Feeding Tuesday: Baby Mum-Mum Rice Biscuit

    I’ll admit it: we relied heavily on the Mum Mum when my first son was little. In fact, we bought them in bulk and kept packets in both of our strollers, in the diaper bag, in my regular bag… heck, anywhere. They’re portable, not too messy, pretty tough to choke on, and my goodness do…

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    Maternity Monday: Polka Dot Mock Wrap Dress

    I always associate Kate Middleton with the brand Seraphine — I believe she’s worn a ton of their dresses during her pregnancies — and I like this springy wrap dress. This navy polka dot version (also the cobalt) version looks classic, flattering, and lovely. It’s $89-$95 at Amazon. Seraphine Polka Dot Mock Wrap Maternity Dress

  • News Roundup

    Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Lifehacker gives tips on organizing your closet and creating outfits out of a small number of pieces. The Nest shares an essay on making sure your marriage doesn’t move into “roommate” territory. The New York Times talks about flexible work schedules. BlogHer…