Wish I would have known about these when I first had my baby... would have made the wife/mom transition that much easier! Browse this beautiful collection of lingerie for the pregnant and nursing mothers of the world who don't want to trade baby for sex-appeal. Your body does not exist solely to feed our brood - let these delicate intimates serve as a reminder (to him, and to you)! View the complete collection at Ma Mére
I feel that being a mom, by definition, makes us appreciate sentimentalism's. I was always a locket lover, but my daughter just brings a bright new meaning to the concept. Take a look at this beautifully modern photo-jewelry collection; a fresh take on the locket from Monica Rich Kosann.
Here I am again, before another new calendar year, having trouble parting with my planner. What is it about this simple leather bound notebook that keeps me from moving on? Maybe it's the sense of accomplishment - of all those tasks boldly crossed off (• kitchen deep-cleaning • spray paint and resurface side table • Freida's well check appointment • power-point lesson • buy birthday gift for Manash • 48 hour detox )... Maybe it's just the nostalgia of looking back at early 2009 and seeing those days gone by planned out before me ("reading" newborn baby diapers, transition from bassinet to crib, post-natal workout DVD, day #3 of carrots and peas, chapter 5 of the Ferber book)... I suppose it's all I've experienced, learned, lost sleep over, and accomplished over the past year - all in one hard-to-part-with little book. So I let my new-leather-smelling 2010 planner just sit there, and I write "• move to new planner" in my alloted space for tomorrow, again...
1. (top) Gallery Leather, Leather Handcrafted Weekly Desk Planner $24.00
Great minimalist layout, plus I find it every year at Marshall's for $12.99!
2. MomAgenda Desk Planner $31.50
Unique week-at-a-view layout for Mom and up to four children!
3. MomAgenda, Personal Portfolio in Crocodile $123.25
Beloved MomAgenda layout, in a runway worthy refillable portfolio.
4. Sarah Pinto, Green Polka Dot Weekly Planner $25.00
5″ by 7″ planner can fit in your day bag, on recycled paper with soy based ink.
5. Bob's Your Uncle, 8 days-a-week Desk Planner $16.00
Designed for those of us who don't get overwhelmed from being overbooked...!
For years I had been swinging by java joints early in the a.m to cough up the cash for my daily cup of joe. Never mind the other times: in the afternoon for a little work "pick me up", in the evening to meet a friend, or at night to take advantage of the free wifi that came with my late night latte.
Soon after I was married, my husband and I purchased the KRUPS Combination (model XP2070) Espresso/Coffee Maker. I would say it still weighs in as one of my best buys ever!
And I am proud to say that I have made very minimal coffee shop trips since (I can count them on my fingers)!
This machine enables you to brew up to 10 cups of coffee at a time, make the perfect espresso, and froths milk with the touch of a button. It also runs on an easy-to-use digital programming system that lets you set a time to brew coffee, set espresso size and strength, choose steam or hot water - making your mornings just that much happier!
You can get this machine at Bed Bath & Beyond for $249.99 (It's $379.99 at Crate & Barrel and at Macy's), plus add in a BB&B 20% off coupon (which we all get in the mail by the dozen) for a total of $200.oo.
Now, whoever thinks this is a large sum of money for a cup of coffee - I'd like you to start keeping your Coffee Bean/Starbucks/J&J Iced Cappuccino receipts....
Here's a little coffee 101 (p.s. the KRUPS can produce all of the following)...
