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Much like babes, we go gaga for pretty, shiny things. And so it was when we laid eyes on The Last Line from jewelry designer Shelley Sanders. We’re talking gorg investment pieces (minus the standard industry markup) that are both sophisticated and fun. Though Sanders loves designing a good arm candy (see: perfect rainbow tennis bracelets), she says she’s “first and forever, a mama.” Find out how the busy mom of three has successfully added a fourth child (her business!) into the mix. Your age: 36Your kids: Arrow (5), Howl...

In 2014, Maggie Winter and her co-founder Jac Cameron set out to create a line they felt was missing in the marketplace: affordable, high-quality seasonless fashion basics. Fast forward to today, AYR (All Year Round)does just that.The digitally native brand has developed a cult following, found success with pop-up shops in New York, and is constantly pushing the envelope when it comes to non-traditional retail.In this episode, Maggie chats about the future of retail, her plans for additional stores, what makes the culture at AYR so different, and the key...

You’ve already got Goodnight Moon and The Hungry Caterpillar in your baby book library, but when it comes to reading to your 3-6 month old, interactive and multisensory books are where it’s at. Here are some of the best baby books we've found.We swear by these lift-the-flap, touch the page, sturdy board book reads in our own home. And we know your tribe will love them, too. Best Baby Books Where’s Baby’s Belly Button by Karen Katz Where’s the Ladybug by Nosy Crow If I Were an Elephant by Anne...

In just three years, Alyce Tran has turned The Daily Edited, an affordable luxury accessories line, into a global company with stores in the U.S., Singapore and Australia.On today's show, Alyce talks about the expansion of the company — including the recent sale of a 30% stake in her company for $4.5 million - and the growing pains that come with that kind of growth. Monica and Alyce also discuss how to maintain company culture across an international company, the personal cost of running a business and TDE’s social media...

It’s hard to teach kids the concept of giving in a season all about wish lists and Santa’s Lap. But, we believe, it’s never too early to start raising little humanitarians. To wit: our favorite ways to teach the importance of giving back to humankind.It Starts At HomeA good deep clean of your kiddo’s playroom can help remind them of just how lucky they are and much they have. Request their help in going through, organizing, and weeding out toys, books, and playthings they no longer use or want. And...

Is it just us or is making a family photo album OVERWHELMING? #amirightOur fave Chatbooks makes creating photo albums super easy. Just download the app and it pulls your social media feeds into an album. You can add images from your phone’s photo library, edit out captions, and rewrite descriptions however you want. And then poof! The app organizes the images into a chronologically correct no-stress album. You give the book a thumbs up and they send you a printed volume.OUR GIFT TO YOUA free Chatbook! Use the code 'monicaandandy'...

Haven’t quite gotten around to photographing the kids for a holiday card? (Don’t worry, us either). Lucky for you, there’s still plenty of time. We’ve got a few tips to help get that perfect Christmas photo. Minted We've gathered the best tips to help you get a gorgeous family photo. 1. Full tummies, big smiles. Snack or feed before the shoot—and then get dressed in your matching Christmas outfit or Christmas pajamas. 2. Get into the groove. Cue up baby’s favorite tracks to set the mood. 3. Keep it real....

Today's guest is one of the most sought after e-commerce investors in the country: Kirsten Green. Kirsten is the founder of Forerunner Ventures, and made early investments in companies like Birchbox, Glossier, Outdoor Voices and Bonobos. Plus, she was the only one to invest in two of the biggest e-commerce sites of the past few years: Jet.com and Dollar Shave Club.This year Kirsten was named as one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World, and one of the Most Powerful Women in Tech by Forbes. On this episode,...

You know those motivational sayings you see on Pinterest? The ones that say things like Become a Priority in Your Life. Most days you look at them and think But First Coffee + Carpool + Laundry + Work. However, when the holidays roll around we think it’s necessary and essential to make them your #momlife mantras.To help you shift your mindset, we’ve gathered up our favorite holiday treats for m-o-m (that’s you). Gift yourself or send your favorite item to your partner as a subtle hint.In other words, “Put Yourself...

Christine Hunsicker, CEO and Founder of Gwynnie Bee — an online subscription rental clothing service for women sizes 10-32 — launched her business from her Manhattan apartment in 2013. Fast forward to today, the company has more than 400 employees across the world, offers over 3,000 styles from 120 brands and to date have shipped over 4 million boxes.In today’s episode, Monica and Christine discuss growth, the biggest challenges of being CEO, building an open and honest culture and why it has been so critical to the company’s success.You can...