Did you feel the need to get your accounts in order before you gave birth? For example, if you’re the primary money manager in your relationship, did you do anything special before labor to prepare your partner should he or she need to take over the money management? (Sorry for your dark thought for the day! … Read More about Getting Your Accounts in Order… Before You Go Into Labor
What clothes best hide a baby bump — particularly if it’s your second child and you feel like you’re showing before you’d like to share the news? We’ve talked here about how to work through your first trimester — and over at Corporette we’ve talked about ways to hide a baby bump — but it’s been far … Read More about Hiding a Baby Bump — The Second Time Around
Hmmn: I am slightly alarmed (for you guys, at least) that my favorite pair of maternity tights — ASSETS by Sara Blakley — seems to be really hard to find right now. Amazon still has them, though, so stock up. Ladies, which are/were your favorite maternity tights? The tights are $18 (plus shipping, alas) at … Read More about Maternity Monday: Maternity Tights
These were some of MY favorite pregnancy books — what were yours?
How do you work through your first trimester — and keep your nascent pregnancy on the down-low? Trust me, the exhaustion of the first trimester can take you by surprise, so how do you stay productive at the office when all your body wants to do is nap? (Particularly when you’re probably not telling most … Read More about Working Through Your First Trimester
I never splurged on Rosie Pope dresses during my pregnancies, but this wrap dress looks like a great basic for work, and I like that “wash cold” laundering instruction. It even looks like it could be a great option for pumping and for the postpartum period (when you may or may not fit into your regular clothes). It’s … Read More about Maternity Monday: Jersey Wrap Dress
Which sales will you be hitting for your family this weekend? I’ve already bought a ton of stuff for my toddler from the Old Navy and Nordstrom sales, and I plan to go through the Amazon sale more in depth later… Don’t forget to check out the longer Labor Day sales list at Corporette for … Read More about Happy Labor Day! 30 Sales for the Pregnant, Nursing Mama and Family
Happy long weekend, ladies! What is your favorite weekend shoe for running around town with your kid(s)? I’m firmly on team Birkenstock, and I love these pretty magenta patent Gizehs, which have 1,042 reviews and a 5-star rating on Zappos. They’re $89.95. Birkenstock Gizeh Birko-Flor Psst: stay tuned and we’ll do a Labor Day sale … Read More about Finally Friday: Gizeh Birko-Flor
I’ve never been a big fan of nursing my child under a poncho or shawl, but you may be different. I like the look of this chic poncho, which looks versatile for nursing, wearing, and possibly even babywearing? Each piece is custom made, in sizes petite, regular, and plus. (I have not purchased from this … Read More about Nursing* Tuesday: Nursing Poncho
Macy’s has a number of cute maternity tops right now, including this chic butterfly print tunic. I like that you probably can get away with leggings or tighter pants with it on more casual days, but you can also wear it with a pencil skirt (or even hem it if you just want a blouse). … Read More about Maternity Monday: Twist-Front Butterfly-Print Tunic Top
I love this colorblock blazer for everyone because — dunh dunh dunh — that is TERRY CLOTH, my friends. Washable, stretchable, super cozy… so long as you can keep the white shawl collar white, I think this would be great option for a variety of casual offices. It says “dry clean,” but I’ve always read … Read More about Everyone Thursdays: Warrior Blazer
This happy green dress (also available in black) looks great — not only is it machine washable (and tumble dry low!), but it has long sleeves, a high neckline, a modest hemline, and it’s available in sizes 6-16. It’s $75 at 6pm.com. Ellen Tracy Sleeved Pebble Knit Sheath
