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With her due date just two weeks away, #1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning entertainment journalist Leslie Ann Bruce is ready to go. As mom to Tallulah (age 3), this isn’t her first rodeo and she’s learned a few things along the way. “First, Allow yourself to be flexible. Most expectant mothers build up so many ideas about what life will look like when your little person arrives, but what ends up happening is usually the one thing you didn’t prepare for,” Bruce said. “Day two can be...

Early in her career, Sonia Nagar founded a mobile shopping app called Pickie. After much success, the app was acquired by Retail Me Not, where she became the vice president of product and head of mobile apps for the coupon shopping site — and earned a Webby Award for Best Shopping App!Upon relocating to Chicago with her husband, Sonia was preemptively meeting with VCs about future potential investments when one thing led to another and she was offered a position that was too good to refuse. Today, Sonia is the...

Most stays in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are unplanned, but Kate Arquilla, NICU Nurse and founder of Bumble Baby, a company focused on helping new moms prep for their newborns, says there are a few essential items you can have a friend or family member bring to make your stay more comfortable—for both you and your baby. Hang in there mama, your little one is so lucky to have you!1. Hello Baby Top

Azeeza Khan left her corporate job for the chance to pursue her dream of launching a women's wear brand, which she did with just a $3,000 budget. Since launching, her store has been listed by Forbes as a top shopping destination in Chicago and Azeeza herself was named by Women’s Wear Daily as the city’s “it designer”.Azeeza's brand is a perfect combination of accessibility and luxury, so it's no surprise that it’s a favorite among celebrities including Sarah Jessica Parker, stylists, and fashion-forward women. The line is now carried exclusively...

Whether you’re expecting a little one or already have a few little ones running around, we all deserve to treat ourselves to a little present once in a while. What better time of year to do that than Mother’s Day? While your significant other might plan on showering you with some beautiful flowers and breakfast in bed, we think this is also the year to treat yourself. Read on for our list of top gifts to treat yourself with for Mother’s Day. You deserve it!1. Maya Brenner Letter Necklace, $240...

In 2015, Jen Rubio was traveling back from a trip to Switzerland when her luggage broke in the middle of a crowded airport, sending her clothes and belongings everywhere. As she looked for a replacement she couldn't find the kind of iconic, high-quality, affordable luggage she was looking for.Jen called up her friend Steph Korey - the two met in 2011 at Warby Parker back when they had only twenty employees - and they got to work. Just a few years later, they launched their direct-to-consumer luggage company, Away, in...

Can infants actually play? If you’ve asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. The short answer: yes! We turned to Allison Klein, Founder of toy boutique and play resource Rose + Rex, to fill us in. Turns out, that contrary to popular belief, from the moment newborns enter the world, they begin learning through play. “It all starts with sensory play, which is (you guessed it) play that gently stimulates baby’s senses,” Klein says. “Engaging baby in sensorial experiences helps them make important connections about their environment. This type of...

With her due date just days away, Zoe Kasiske seems to be totally under control. As mom to Calvin (age: 19-months-old) and Co-Founder of Butter, an experimental marketing and influencer strategy agency, she’s used to the unexpected and juggling many things at once. “I decided not to go into this birth with a plan,” Zoe said. “There are so many variables that play into the birthing experience and I learned from the first time around, you don’t always have control of the entire experience. Everyone has a path that feels...

With countless online sources to shop for nursery art, it can be overwhelming to narrow down the best ones for you -- until now! Whether you’re looking for something more modern, classic or vintage-inspired, we pulled together 10 of the best sources for nursery art and highlighted some of our favorite prints to help get you on your way to (finally!) completing that dream nursery. Artifact UprisingArtifact Uprising celebrates printed photography with products that are are ideal for families who believe the best artwork is personal. Shopping Artifact Uprising's selection...

Today's episode might just make you want to go home and do laundry.After graduating from Cornell University’s Fiber Science and Apparel Design Program, Lindsey Boyd and Co-founder Gwen Whiting found themselves in New York City, working at some of the largest fashion houses in the world (hello, Chanel and Ralph Lauren!) where an unspoken dress code led them to build their wardrobes with “investment” pieces with “dry clean only” tags. Tired of the pricey bills and damaged, chemical-ridden clothing from the dry cleaners, the duo set out to revolutionize the...