Vera Bradley CARGO SLING in RASPBERRY FIZZ $49.99

A large sling bag to carry it all! Makes a wonderful “Mom” bag! This bag has two gusseted flap pockets with Velcro closures on the front, plus a large slip pocket on each end big enough for a baby bottle or umbrella, or bottle of water, and a full zippered compartment on back. Look inside to find three quilted inside slip pockets and comfortable, adjustable shoulder.

Vera Bradley Baby Bag $54.99

Everything to keep a new mom organized and on-the-go: Wide zip top, two inside pockets, front slip-in pocket plus two more (one on each end) accented with trim, full pocket on back. Includes a 24″ x 14″ terry-covered changing pad.

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Olian Floral California Maternity Top: $98.00 $23.00

Look California boho-chic in this floral maternity top from Olian Maternity. V-neck with contrasting floral pattern at edges. Looks great with denim and white.

Lauren Kiyomi Printed Voile Maternity Top: $96.00 $52.80

One of our new favorites! We love this cream and orange printed voile maternity top. Dainty buttons and pleats over the bust with a tie above the belly.

Due Essential Short Sleeve Wrap Dress: $72.00 $25.00

Perfect for any season, this maternity dress will be your go-to piece day after day. V-neck with wrap that ties under the bust to flatter your shape.

This short sleeve, knee length dress is perfect for so many occasions. Go from work to a night out in a snap. Wear over our leggings for a layered look.

Pair with boots or pumps, flats or flip flops…the possibilities are endless. The fabric is exceptionally soft and will hug your belly in comfort and style.

This is also a great transition piece, as it will provide you with easy, discreet nursing access and will accommodate your post-baby figure.

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To start off, I want to share with you two great winter boots for kids. They’re not cheap, but they’re worth the money. These boots have to do a lot: they have to keep snow out of the top and stay dry and warm. They have to be lightweight to that young children can comfortably walk in them, and easy to get on and off. There’s nothing worse than struggling to yank a sopping wet boot off of a shivering toddler.

Columbia Girls’ Powder Bug Snowflake: $39.95 at Altrec or get it at ShoeMall.com for $44.95 and receive Free Shipping!

-Water-/wind-resistant nylon upper
-Removable, washable, recycled felt liner
-Removable cushioned insole
-One-piece injection molded thermal rubber shell/sole
-Adjustable elastic instep strap for secure fit
-Drawstring with barrel lock closure
-Reflective heel logo for safety
-Rated -25F/-32C

Stride Rite Boys’ Snowdrift: $44.95 (Free Standard Shipping everyday at ShoeMall.com)

-Water-resistant nylon upper
-Thermolite® lining
-Cushioned insole
-Rugged rubber sole for traction
-Hook and loop closure for added adjustability
-Half sizes order next size up

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During the Emmy’s on Sunday, everybody was talking about Heidi Klum. At 8 1/2 months pregnant Heidi walked the red carpet in a stunning evening gown by Marchesa. The dress was form fitting and hugged her very round belly.

Heidi told People Magazine: “The great thing about being pregnant and going to these things is that I don’t have to suck my stomach in. It’s fabulous! I can let it all out.”

Heidi said she didn’t put too much thought into prepping around her pregnancy for Emmys.

“It wasn’t really hard for me, but it was hard for the woman that designed a dress for me,” she laughed about going glam with the baby on board.

“She started about two or three months ago and that’s kind of difficult…It’s black because I figure, at eight-and-a-half months, black is better! I think it’s elegant and slimming.”

Do you have an important event to go to? You probably won’t be filmed live on television for millions of people but if you still want red carpet style, check out this dress. It’s got a similarly slimming shape as Heidi’s dress but the price is much easier to manage:

Laundry Strapless Decorative Trim Maternity Dress $275.00

Motherhood Maternity: Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Square Neck Trapeze Maternity T Shirt $24.98

Plus Size maternity Maternity trapeze women’s plus size sweater $30 $24.99

Motherhood Maternity: Plus Size Mid Belly Must-have Basic Boot Cut Maternity Jeans $29.98

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“There is nothing like helping (or watching!) your little one pack their backpack for the first day of school. In goes brand-new pencils, crayons, and any other little odds and ends they feel they will need once they cross through the big double doors on their own. While stocking the pack and setting it by the front door is an exciting step as it leads them that much closer to starting school, parents first must begin their quest for the perfect backpack suitable for their toddler.

For younger kids brand new to the schoolyard, the standard sized backpacks are often much more than a toddler can handle. Fortunately, the smaller sized line of mini backpacks are becoming increasingly popular for the preschool crowd with several companies expanding their options and designs to create a nice blend of trendy and practicality. Most mini backpacks boast large, easy-to-grip zippers, spacious pockets, and simple layouts for the basic needs of a preschooler.” (read more…)

Here are two cute mini backpacks!

Monkey Mini Backpack by The Childrens Place $15.50

A super fun way to tote all his treasures! An all season style in water resistant polyester. A zipper closure keeps everything safe and makes for easy access. Adjustable, fully padded shoulder straps for comfort when carrying.

Zebra Crossing Club Bear Mini Backpack $35.00

All plush toys are hand made, hand stitched hand stuffed. Each plush toy can be detached from the backpack. There is a secret pocket in the back of each plush toy to store things. Inside each backpack it is beautifully lined with bright and colorful material. Each backpack has an internal name tag.

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Motherhood Maternity: Long Sleeve Button Front Maternity Sweater Coat $44.98

I love the longer length, it’s flattering to a lot of body types!

A Pea in the Pod: Button Front French Terry Maternity Jacket $98.00

This is a great casual jacket that could be dressed up!

Motherhood Maternity: Swing Twill Maternity Jacket 39.98

This jacket is made of a cotton and spandex blend so it moves with you and it’s totally affordable!

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Fierce Love Baby Sling Carrier $75.95 $65.95

Super hip black Fierce Love sling pouch carrier from Hot Mama Ink with a Heart and Dagger Mom “tattoo”! 100% soft lightweight cotton (poplin) sling features a small pocket with zipper.

Tribal Baby Sling $75.95 $65.95

Super hip black Tribal baby sling pouch carrier from Hot Mama Ink with a pink tribal “tattoo”! 100% soft lightweight cotton (poplin) sling features a small pocket with zipper.

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Nicole Richie has joined popular maternity store ‘A Pea in the Pod’ to create her new fashion collection. Prices range from $48 for tank tops to $148 for maxi dresses. “Pea in the Pod is such a known company for pregnant women. They carry great lines, and so when they asked me to create a line for them, I was really excited and eager to do it,” Nicole told People magazine.

Nicole is known for her signature easygoing bohemian style. Pregnant women will find 14 pieces designed by Richie, including a flowy peasant top, maxi dresses, and tees with asymetric hems and braiding to flatter an expecting mom’s figure.

Richie explained, “You really feel like you have to change your whole wardrobe. And that’s the last thing a woman wants to go through. So I really tried to make this line to get women excited about wearing clothes.”

Nicole has one daughter, Harlow and is expecting her second child with boyfriend Joel Madden later any day now. She starred in the ad campaign for the apparel, which will only be available through the end of the year. Here are my favorites:

This would be adorable with jeans!

This gorgeous satin top could easily be dressed up or down!

The perfect boho maternity dress!

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Cindy Crawford’s daughter is a stunning spitting image of her. At only 7 years old, Kaia has more style than most adults! This look is great inspiration for preteen girls heading back to school in the fall. Here are some budget friendly ideas to help your girls rock Kaia’s look:

Fedora Extraordinaire: $5.99

The hat is probably the most important element of Kaia’s outfit. Most moms wouldn’t dream of spending much on such a “fluff” item like a funky hat, but this one is less than $11!

Aqua Girls’ Boyfriend Blazer: $68.00

This is a great investment because it can be worn over and over again with countless different outfits.

Girls’ Mossimo Supply Co. Short-Sleeve Knit Top $8.99

I like that this tee has a simple design on the front, I think it keeps the whole outfit youthful.

Gap Gray skinny jeans $34.50

Skinny jeans are all the rage with young ladies this year!

Girls Woven Ribbon Bow Flats: 19.99

Simple in design and the bow adds a splash of fun!

Kaia also has some really cool (and probably expensive!) necklaces on! I bet you moms out there have a bunch of old costume jewelry collecting dust! Why not let your daughters wear it? As long as you’re not loaning out sentimental or pricey stuff, why not?

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