And now for our weekly dose of web highlights from some of our stylish blog partners:
Moms’ Buzz provides a primer on commonly used acronyms that kids use while text messaging and chatting. Classy Mommy features a video of Katie Couric reporting on the powerful mommy blogger revolution. And visit MomFinds to enter to win a $200 shopping spree at The Fine Art of Family.
And now for our weekly dose of web highlights from some of our stylish blog partners:
Coochicoos features the unusual charm and beauty of a room created from a drainpipe. Car & Caboodle presents part 3 of their series on the love/hate relationship moms have with the minivan. Moms’ Buzz offers tips on the proper fit for flats vs. heels. Classy Mommy documents her adventure to meet Kyra Sedgwick of The Closer. And you could win a Dante Beatrix DB Haul Tote at MomFinds, and a Nine-Month pregnancy keepsake necklace at One Chic Mama.
And now for our weekly dose of web highlights from some of our stylish blog partners:
You could win: a $100 Cabana Life shopping spree at MomFinds, a Little Scholastics summer goodie bag at Classy Mommy, and a personalized Lisa Leonard charm necklace at The Nest Baby. One Chic Mama has raves for Clarks for Kids. Modern Mom encourages moms to join one of their groups across the country. And Rachael Ray recommends favorite beach items at Clever Parents.
OK, so how cute is this? At long last, I’ve designed a cool, cute, and comfy Boston Mamas tee! These 100% cotton sheer jersey crewneck tees are fitted and super stylish with faux double-layered contrast finishing at the neck, cuffs, and bottom. Intentionally not white - to hide the inevitable spills and stains associated with taking care of kiddos - choose from chocolate/sky or light pink/flamingo. Pre-order your tee by June 20 (and hey, grab one for a friend too!) for $20. After June 20, the regular price will be $25. Price includes tax and shipping. Shirts will ship in early July.
And now for our weekly dose of web highlights from some of our stylish blog partners:
Clever Parents offers tips to help children cope with separation and divorce. Moms’ Buzz features a last minute family travel deal from Norwegian Cruise Line. We Covet loves the Pin Up Girls handmade clear resin bracelet. And you could win: a Playskool Rose Petal Cottage from Classy Mommy, Kids’ Cobian sandals at MomFinds, “Moms Rocks” tees from One Chic Mama, and gifts for daddy from The Nest Baby.
And now for our weekly dose of web highlights from some of our stylish blog partners:
Mommies with Style reviews Chilly Jilly’s wrap-in-a-bag. MomFinds features the latest crop of Crocs for kids. Vote for your favorite bump at The Nest Baby - the winner gets a babymoon in Jamaica. One Chic Mama is giving away an iRobot Roomba 560. Moms’ Buzz is offering up a $100 Toys R Us gift card + Veggie Tales DVDs. And visit Modern Mom to enter to win a Celebrity BUMP Bag valued at over $3600.
Lands’ End is my go-to source for Laurel’s summer tankinis and action sandals, but I also dig that they offer women’s swimsuits with a few magic details to inspire beach strutting confidence. Offering suits for all shapes and sizes, their Slender Suits - which create sleekness via slimming fabric and shirring - are particularly handy to cope with residual winter excess. And the ability to search for suits by body shape helps take the guesswork out of which styles will flatter your rectangular or triangular proportions. The collection does tend toward conservative and I’d love to see LE eventually work more modern prints, but when in doubt, you can fall back on black, or opt for a pretty classic pattern such as the Damask Floral.
Want to win a $100 gift card to Lands’ End*? Here’s how:
*The winner will receive a $100 Lands' End gift card to use on swimwear of their choice.
We’ve recently partnered up with some fellow stylish bloggers to bring you a weekly dose of cool web finds for your weekend reading. This week’s treats include:
A very fetching round up of the best-fitting, figure-flattering maternity jeans, from SheFindsMom. Kudos for Babyproofing Your Marriage
Sometimes (particularly after a stretch of indulgent eating) serving as a fashion consultant to a friend is more fun than shopping for yourself. Yesterday I had great fun hitting the maternity pavement with a girlfriend desperately in need of bumpworthy business attire.
After checking out Target and Kohl’s, both of which have a few business separates options but are better suited for casual wear, we hit the jackpot at Destination Maternity
in Natick. Surprisingly not overwhelming in square footage, this one-stop shopping location includes retail areas each for Motherhood
, Mimi Maternity
, A Pea in the Pod
, Destination Maternity
, and Edamame Spa
, which ensures satisfying a range of budgets and clothing styles, whether you are in the market for a $10 basic vs. $300 designer dress.
Destination Maternity offers a small number of physical locations around the country; the Natick store gets a thumbs up for including a play area for kids and a spacious lounge area for weary shoppers and shopping partners. They also offer free fitness and pre/postpartum classes in their learning studio (check the site's
store location section for class schedules).
Destination Maternity, 104 Worcester Road (Rte 9, eastbound side), Natick; Tel: 508-653-1605
