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Winter / Spring Mom Uniform Idea: Dress + Leggings + Rainboots + Warm Accessories

2010-03-10T21:11:13-08:00

IMG_3827-Edit-Edit-EditOne of my very favorite things about blogging? Hearing from our fabulous readers. And one of our readers sent in a pic so gorgeous, I knew I had to post it!! Girls, meet Amy. Amy is (obviously) pregnant, and rocking a very cool version of a daily mom uniform.

Rainy/Sick Day Activities: Water Cups

2010-03-08T19:21:29-08:00

The easiest thing to do with a sick, fussy toddler, of course, is to pop him on the couch and let him veg out in front of the TV. That's what I feel like doing when I've been barfing my brains out. But when my two-year-old, who never saw an operational television until he was over a year old, started talking about the Wonder Pets like they were friends of his a couple of weeks ago, I realized it was [way past] time to put the breaks on the boob tube consumption.

Jumpsuits & Rompers: A Mom-Friendly Fashion Trend?

2010-03-05T00:15:12-08:00

As I wrote in my response to a reader comment earlier this week, I'm simultaneously repelled and intrigued by the...

What We're Reading This Week: Wearing Flats With Tights from Blue Collar Catwalk

2010-03-02T21:19:21-08:00

Dear reader: have you ever considered the rule of thirds with regard to your flat footwear? How about the sheen and texture of your shoes in relation to your tights? Have you recently scrutinized the curves of your feet and how your flats accentuate them, either elongating or shortening your leg, depending on their fit? No? Mmm hmm. . . I didn't think so. Neither have I, and I suppose that's why I've been largely unsuccessful at pairing flats with skirts and tights. I either a.) spit and curse my 5'4" (and 5/8ths!) height, then put on a pair of heels instead, or b.) spit and curse my 5'4" (and 5/8ths!) height, then opt for trousers.

Reader Question: How Do I Spend a $200 Nordstrom Gift Card?

2010-03-01T23:30:45-08:00

Reader Question: So, my last birthday I was VERY pregnant and couldn't come up with gift ideas because I was having trouble imagining life post-baby. My husband gave me a $200 Nordstom card as my present. I used to have no problem spending money there. But now after baby and with not working, I can't for the life of me decide what to spend it on. I could use some new things for spring because last year I was pregnant. Any ideas? I am comfortable spending a little more than just the card if it is on something essential or fantastic. - Liz Answer: Happy birthday and congratulations on the new babe! Having had two in the past 25 months, I can totally relate to not knowing where to start spending on yourself post-babe(s)--there's a lot of ground to cover when you've sat-out several seasons in elasticized pants.

What We're Reading This Week: How to Wear Dansko Clogs From The Style Bakery

2010-02-25T21:54:28-08:00

Silly me. I had assumed that only mums would be interested in trying to make Dansko clogs fashionable. So imagine...

Mom Street Style - February 2010 Mom

2010-02-24T21:00:00-08:00

One of my dear friends was visiting from Minneapolis last week. She and I grew up together in the beautiful...

End of Winter Outfit Inspirations: Nordstroms Part 2, Coffee and Museum

2010-02-23T21:00:00-08:00

For the next bit of winter inspiration (pictured again on Becky at left), Leisa chose a soft range of neutrals, paired with bright pops of colors, and finished off with light-colored leather accessories. The light gray boots and soft caramel bag are surprisingly versatile, and will only look better with age.

End of Winter Outfit Inspirations: Nordstroms Part 1, Playground

2010-02-22T21:00:00-08:00

P1161764Feeling the winter blahs? Me too. Despite all of the the NY Fashion Week reports coming out of the blog-o-sphere last week, I still need a bit of cold-weather inspiration to get me through the next month or so. So we hooked up with Leisa Payton, a Personal Stylist at Nordstroms to glean some ideas of how to mix up our winter clothing with a little dose of Spring. Leisa's first look (pictured on Becky at left) layers a Spring safari jacket over cozier winter items to create a warm, yet cute look that can easily go to the playground.

Review: Action-Packed Eco-Friendly Sprig Toys

2010-02-16T22:35:05-08:00

My attempt at green parenting has been a precipitously slippery slope. I started out with cloth diapers, a natural rubber mattress, all organic clothing, homemade organic baby food and exclusively non-plastic toys. But what I've ended up with is 7th Generation disposables/part-time (like, when the mood strikes me) cloth diapering, a mix of pricey organic cotton and $2.97 Target specials (made, probably, by kids only slightly older than mine), frozen "all natural" chicken tenders & Whole Market taquitos, and more plastic toys than I can shake a stick at. So much for my lofty green ideals. . .