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Tue Apr 15, 2008
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Category: Deal of the Day
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on Apr 15, 08 - 1:00 pm | Profile
ZZ’s Please: Top Five Sleep Starters for Exhausted Moms
Category: Mom Solutions Top Five
Before I had kids for some silly reason I thought labor and changing diapers were going to be the hardest part of motherhood. Then I realized that chronic lack of sleep trumps it all. To combat the fatigue, advice books recommend that new moms should nap when their baby naps. It’s hard, though, because baby’s nap time seems the perfect time to do the other few thousand things you’ve been putting off, but it’s good to try it when you can. But what if you can’t fall asleep and you have precious moments to waste? Try these five sleep starters to squeeze in as many zzz’s as you can.
1. Supportive nursing bras are a must while you are running around town, but the hardware can hamper a good rest. Yet going freestyle can quickly lead to a cold milky mess. Slip on a Maidenform Bralette ($11.20) for comfortable sleeping. It has just enough stretch to hold a nursing pad in place without rubbing, chaffing or constricting, and enough support so that you can answer the door mid-nap without major jiggling.
2. Soft sheets are a must. You’ve probably spent hours picking out bedding for your little one, so we’ve picked some bedding you might like. Try The Company Store’s Organic Sheets (on sale $21.99 - $40.99), made from certified 100% organic cotton. They are a soft 230 thread count and are not bleached or dyed.
3. Dust mites seem to live everywhere and can cause coughing and breathing difficulty. So your pillow is a place where you’d appreciate as few as possible. CleanRest allergy free pillows ($39.99-$49.99) are designed with a technology they call MicronOne. It blocks dust mites and other allergy causing tidbits from getting into the stuffing of the pillow. So you can actually breathe more easily, as well as breathe easier that there aren’t those creepy crawlies setting up shop while you’re in slumberland.
4. I love wearing night masks pilfered from my (too few) first class airline trips, so I can easily dream that I am on vacation. Then I saw these Bath and Body Works sheep sleep masks ($10) and I’m temped to toss my others. The masks are extremely soft and block out light. Hopefully they can also help you block out your problems for a little while so you can get some well deserved rest.
5. I believe in aromatherapy, and there are many scents that are conducive to sleep. But you need an effective delivery method. Anything involving fire does not go with sleep, especially if you have kids. A safer alternative is Aromafloria Sleep Ease Inhalation Beads ($6), which are like old-timey smelling salts. Crystals scented with natural oils including valerian and lavender are contained in a little muslin bag that you hold up to your nose and inhale.
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on Apr 15, 08 - 12:00 pm | Profile
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Style Find: Baby Wit Mom and Baby Hitchcock Tee Set
Category: Children's Fashion Mom Fashion
What: BabyWit Mom and Baby Hitchcock Tee Set
Why: You may feel like you’ve lost your brain after having a baby, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look smart. This groovy gift set is an homage to Alfred Hitchock and makes the perfect unique new mom present. The high-quality cotton is durable and soft while the graphic silkscreen is just plain artsy and cool. You’ll be sure to be the hit of the baby shower.
Price: $42
Find it: babywit.com
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on Apr 15, 08 - 11:00 am | Profile
Beauty Find: Color, Convenience and Serious SPF for Sensitive skin
Category: Mom Beauty
What: Eau Thermale Avene Tinted Compact
Why: We’re always on the look-out for skincare products that go above and beyond like this tinted compact from Avene . It has a 100% mineral SPF 50 sunscreen, just right for sensitive skin that needs extra sun protection without the extra chemicals. It’s hypoallergenic with thermal spring water to soothe and soften skin. It goes on super light, perfect for summer and offers just enough color and coverage. And everything’s all there in a white compact with a mirror and sponge applicator, so it’s great for touch-ups or if the sun catches you by surprise.
Price: $20
Find it: drugstore.com
Daddy’s Little Tax Deduction Tee: Funny or Not?
Category: Children's Fashion Poll
Happy Tax Day everyone. Did you get yours done in time? More importantly, did you have a “Little Tax Deduction” (a.k.a. baby) this year? If so, did you dress him or her in one of these “funny” tees that says “ Daddy’s Little Tax Deduction?” It’s no where near as bad as the “ Mommy Drinks Because I Cry” tee, but still, I wouldn’t dress my kid in it. Call me boring, but my little guy is worth way more than a tax deduction. What about you?
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on Apr 15, 08 - 9:00 am | Profile
Fashion Find: Bright Polos for Spring from One Eye Toad
Category: Mom Fashion
What: Bright Polos for Spring from One Eye Toad
Why: Not all polos are created equal, and the ladies at One Eye Toad have uncovered the secret to a great-fitting polo. With 5% spandex (which makes a huge difference) and slightly puffed banded sleeves, this shirt fits perfect on every mom. The colors are bright, pretty, preppy and stylish in Tomato, Blush, Blue Isle, Jelly Bean, Midnight and White. Whether you wear them with jeans, bermudas, a skirt or even cute cutoffs, you will will be the coolest mom on the block. Buy one for you and your best friend. She will love you forever.
Price: $58
Find it: oneeyetoad.com
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on Apr 15, 08 - 8:00 am | Profile
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