• Maternity Monday: Essential Blazer

    I go back and forth on whether a maternity blazer is actually necessary, since in my most recent pregnancy I wore my regular blazers just fine up until week 38 or so. (Admittedly, I only gained 20 lbs, and then had a 10 lb baby, so there is that.) But I definitely have gotten a lot…

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    Finally Friday: Kids’ U.S. Shoe Sizer

    When Jack started walking, we took him to a local shoe store, and I found myself completely disappointed in the experience. The women there had no special knowledge or tools beyond sizing him; they didn’t really help him try on shoes; and because Jack was so little there was no feedback on his end, either,…

  • Everyone Thursday: Convertible Backpack

    I mentioned my favorite backpack for babywearing yesterday, and linked to this gorgeous but slightly splurgey backpack on Corporette a week or two ago, so I thought I’d mention this much more affordable (but also convertible) backpack today, here. Whether you’re babywearing, prefer to use a backpack with kids so your hands are free, or…

  • Washable Wednesday: Border Print Split-V Top

    The Limited has a number of machine-wash pieces, including this easy blouse. I’m not usually one for floral prints, but I like this one, and the split-V looks flattering but wearable. I’d wear the blouse all sorts of ways: untucked, tucked, by itself, beneath a blazer, on top of a thin turtleneck or crewneck, and more….

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    Nursing Tuesday: ‘Carrie’ V-Neck Maternity Top

    I haven’t seen a blouse quite like this before for maternity and nursing, and I like it. It reminds me a bit of the popular Vince voile popover blouses, but for pregnant and nursing mamas. The nursing access is particularly unusual — I can’t think of another blouse with a zippered side access like this — but I think…