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    What Are the Best Gifts for Teachers?

    It’s (somehow) that time again: the end of the school year, and that means it’s time to find gifts for your kids’ teachers. But what sort of present should you give? An edible gift? A gift card for Starbucks, or Amazon, or Target? A gift card to buy classroom supplies? A handmade present from your child? It can be a…

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    Postpartum Tuesday: Essential Rollover Skirt

    Reader E wrote in to recommend her favorite skirt:  “Someone recently asked about maternity leave clothes that aren’t yoga pants, and several people suggested knit skirts with foldover waists. I think this is my favorite knit skirt from Royal Robbins — it is a thicker knit than the Old Navy jersey skirts, and doesn’t hug…

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    Maternity Monday: Urban Max II Pants

    I was surprised to see these in the 70%-off section over at ShopBop: gray maternity pants from Theory. Even at 70% off they’re $82 (and they are final sale), but there are a ton of sizes left in both black and gray. Black is full price at $275; gray is 70% off at $82.50. Theory Maternity…

  • Weekend Open Thread

    Something on your mind? Chat about it here. If you have fussy feet, either from pregnancy, age, or, ha, too many miles, these shoes may be for you. Eileen Fisher is supposed to make great shoes for comfort (this podiatrist’s blog often chooses her shoes) but they’re more fashionable (and even a bit minimalist/artsy) than most “comfort” shoes….