Covering Up
It is sweltering hot in New York, and while others are baring skin in tight tanks and sundresses, I am trying to figure out how to cover my post-prego bumps and lumps until they magically melt away. (Right!) I actually discovered a wonderful solution to my tummy troubles.
Check out these looks from H&M. The sundress is perfect for disguising a tummy and the blouse is also great when paired with a loose tank. I promptly purchased 2 of these dresses (for $12/each on summer sale) at H&M. I also bought 2 of these awesome Knotty Tanks from Lulu Lemon. They are essentially the ultimate in comfortable yogawear, but they are loose and flowy and look really sort of boho with capris and gladiator sandals. These are also great for skimming the stomach area. I have a few more weeks before hitting the gym so these items will be my essentials!
Prime Online Shopping Time
I am literally trapped in the house with my newborn. The most I have been able to venture out alone has been to the drugstore or the coffee shop, and I have to race back home afterwards. This is one of the joys of being a new mom again. So how so I maintain a healthy amount of shopping? Amazon Prime! My other mommy friend turned me on to the joys of Amazon Prime, and I cannot tell you how worth it this is. You simply pay a fee each year and get free 2 -day shipping on almost everything that Amazon sells. It is amazing. I can literally find anything and everything on Prime and it is almost always cheaper on the site than it is in the store. I have ordered way more than I intended on the site, mainly baby-related to be honest, but I feel great about spending less and getting almost immediate delivery. I am loving this! (and I will continue to shop this way even when I can once again venture outside of the house.)
Easy is the new Bugaboo
When I had my first daughter almost 4 years ago, the must-have baby accessory was the Bugaboo stroller. (Especially if you lived in a “walking city” and wanted a smooth ride for baby.) I got the Bug and honestly liked walking around town with it, but when it came to trying to grab a cab or hop the subway, I would literally need someone to help me either carry it down and up the subway steps or help me break it down because it is impossible to break down while you hold the baby. (It requires both hands and even feet sometimes.) Also, the bug is almost impossible to navigate through a store. You bump everything and everyone. As my daughter got older, I couldn’t wait to use a simple Maclaren umbrella stroller that was easy to break down and maneuver around town. Now that #2 has arrived, I have been struggling with the stroller decision. We strolled her in the bug this past weekend and, as usual, it was smooth on the street but also somewhat of a nightmare because I have several stairs to climb to get to my apartment, and I simply cannot get the stroller up and down without the help of someone else. So in desperation, I ordered the Snugrider. This is the little stroller base that the Snugride car seat “snaps” into. It is so easy to break down and so very light that I can pick up the entire stroller if I need to. It is also compact- so getting around in stores is much easier. So for now I am totally choosing ease over the Bug and am loving it!
