Maternity Monday: Everyday Eyelet Maternity/Nursing Top
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Here’s a cute maternity/nursing layer that works for both the office and the weekend.
This tee from one of my favorite maternity/nursing brands Kindred Bravely is made from a soft, stretchy fabric that accommodates your changing body. After your baby arrives, there’s a hidden panel for easy nursing or pumping access. The pretty eyelet sleeves are perfect for spring.
Pair this top with polished trousers for a casual office and with jeans for the weekend.
The Everyday Eyelet Maternity/Nursing Top is $35 at Nordstrom and comes in sizes S–XXL.
Sales of note for 3/14/25
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- Nordstrom – Spring sale, up to 50% off
- Ann Taylor – 40% off everything + free shipping
- Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale and select styles with code
- J.Crew – 40% off everything + extra 20% off when you buy 3+ styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off all pants & sweaters; extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Friends and family sale, 20% off with code; use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Flash sale until midday 3/14: $50 off every $200 – combineable with other offers, including 40% off one item and 30% off everything else
I have this and still wear it!
Seeking recommendations for preschooler boots that are soft/can be worn all day and waterproof-ish.
Daughter LOVES wearing her “Baby Bogs” boots (the soft neoprene foot, fuzzy inside model…not the “Classic” Bogs) all day at preschool; and she has no interest in switching shoes. I like them because they’re lightweight, and cozy/dry for recess and for the days we take public transit here in the rainy PNW.
But Bogs only makes in this style up to Little Kid Size 10–nothing bigger.
Are there similar, but larger boots? Is Ugg-style boots the answer here (but not waterproof)?
For people whose elem kids are NOT in aftercare, what do they do after school?
Kid 1 (9) has always been a joiner. She likes activities of all kinds, mostly sports as that’s where her friends are. When she doesn’t have much going on after school, she sorta slugs around watching tv, playing on her ipad, etc. until i kick her outside. She reads for at least an hour a day and is an excellent student, so I have no problem with screen time in moderation.
Kid 2 (7) gripes about every activity she’s signed up for, then when she wears me down and I let her quit, she complains she’s bored. When I asked what she wants to do after school, she says aftercare– but she’s never actually done it and I’m quite certain it would go the way of every other activity (there’s also a year long wait list and we don’t actually need it, so I’m not taking a spot away from a family that really needs it!). She’s kinda burned out after school (another reason aftercare makes no sense) but we do have an occasional playdate with a neighbor friend. For nearly all of her activities she has a ton of fun at them, but often can’t muster the inertia to get up off the couch and get ready for it. Sometimes it’s a huge fight. This kiddo doesn’t read for fun (usually- we occasionally get her into a good book!), but is also a good reader and there are no learning concerns at school. I’m thinking she needs a hobby she can make real progress in when she’s bored, but not sure what makes sense.
We don’t live in a walkable neighborhood so any playdates have to be planned. She’ll often have fun if I bring her to Kid 1’s sport games and she can play with the other siblings, but Kid 1’s stuff has gotten really late on weeknights, sometimes not over until 8pm.
Does anyone have a stroller wagon that they like? I’m trying to see what’s out there that will fit my kids, one a very tall toddler and some of these are quite spendy! It seems like the cheapest “good” option may be a Larktale.
Has anyone tried to do no screentime (at all) for kids until a certain age, like 6 or 8? If so, how is it going? Are you happy with it overall?
Can you help me find a spot for our beach towels so they’re accessible from the pool but not stored outside? I think they’ll mold/be damp if stored outdoors because we live in Houston. We have two sets of full pane glass double door exits from our house to the patio; from there you can access the pool. I’m thinking I’ll just put the towels on a bar cart in a corner next to the most frequently used exit. But is there a better way? I have picture windows all around so there’s not a lot of wall space to put a shelf. Sorry I know it’s hard without seeing my setup.
To those of you who mentioned non-skinny jeans above…any brand/style recs? I’m looking to find a pair for summer. Preferably high-waisted and under $75.
What do you all wear when traveling/sightseeing with kids, especially in Europe? I don’t want to entirely stand out as an American tourist, but my need for supportive shoes seems to counter the ability to appear less touristy. Any suggestions or go-to outfits for traveling with kids? The upcoming trip will be a combination of city walking, driving and exploring small towns.
How does your daycare handle bottle feeding for infants? Ours has the baby hold their own bottle on a boppy as soon as they are able, and they seem to occasionally walk away which I think is weird. Is it reasonable to expect a staff member to at least be sitting or standing nearby a baby who has a bottle?
Any good jogger dupes for weekend wear for the LuluLemon Align joggers? I’ve tried Target which I normally love and find pretty good quality and they were pretty bad. Thanks.
Cross-posting here since I am stuck in mod on the main site. Any recs for family-friendly resorts near Bozeman or Salt Lake City? Planning a summer family reunion
Venting here but this season of young child + pregnant (+ 2 jobs + other family obligations) is just rough on a marriage. We’re doing well as co-parents and partners, but we both feel disconnected and rejected. We fought/talked about it this weekend, which is a good thing. I want to give ourselves grace and acknowledge this is just a rough period, but I also don’t want to wake up in 5 years and feel like he’s a stranger/roommate, you know?
When did you disclose your pregnancy at work?
I’m not worried about a bad reaction from my boss, and think my work will be supportive. I work for the government, so no client concerns. I have my own cases and a number of them will need to be reassigned before I go out on leave. I anticipate that I will probably get fewer cases assigned until my leave, but I consider that a plus.
Moms of very active toddlers, what clothes do you enjoy wearing on the weekends these days? I’m trying to update my wardrobe a bit so I have more clothes I am excited to wear. The mom style blogs I have looked at don’t have good options for chasing a 2 year old around the playground, which is not really an occasion for a pair of cute mules and a flyaway cardigan in my experience. My wardrobe currently consists of a few pairs of leggings (with pockets!) and flannel shirts or cardigans that have seen better days that I wear over and over.