Fashion Trends and where to find them by guest contributor Maria Aldana
I asked my fashion-educated, stylish friend and fellow mommy Maria Aldana to be a guest contributor for this series of questions to revamp my wardrobe. She always looked great during her pregnancy, and she is just as stylish today. I’ve added some links from Amazon for additional inspiration. This is part 4 of a 4 part series. Love, Ruby (Westside […]
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Weekend: Sample Sales and Birthday Parties
This weekend was another busy one! Friday: Fashion District Sample Sales Friday, my friend Allison (of The Tiny Coyote) and I went on a field trip with our babies to the Fashion District and checked out some sample sales in Downtown L.A. (DTLA). I’ve heard about sample sale shopping before, but really wish I went before […]
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“What to wear besides yoga pants” by guest contributor Maria Aldana
I admit it, I still love wearing my pregnancy leggings and yoga pants whenever possible. My daughter is almost one, so the period of forgiveness for wearing maternity clothes is almost up. I will continue to wear my yoga pants, but need to change it up with something else. I asked my fashion-educated, stylish friend and […]
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Wills and Trusts, Planning for “What if…” (Part 4 of 4)
This is a continuation of last week’s informational post on Wills and Trusts, a Q&A with Steve Araiza, a lawyer in West L.A. Steve Araiza is a work-from-home dad that says his primary job is taking care of his one year old daughter, Isla. But when he’s not wrangling a toddler he spends his spare time preparing estate […]
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Books and Cookies & Monica + Andy Pop-Up
We went to Books and Cookies today for Baby Playtime. I learned from one of my mom groups they are moving locations. They haven’t announced where yet. After class, we checked out the Monica + Andy pop-up store I read about in Racked LA. Monica, the owner, was very friendly and personable. I wrote to […]
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Wills and Trusts, Planning for “What if…” (Part 3 of 4)
This is a continuation of last week’s informational post on Wills and Trusts, a Q&A with Steve Araiza, a lawyer in West L.A. Steve Araiza is a work-from-home dad that says his primary job is taking care of his one year old daughter, Isla. But when he’s not wrangling a toddler he spends his spare time preparing […]
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Wills & Trusts: Planning for “What if…” (Part 2 of 4)
This is a continuation of last week’s informational post on Wills and Trusts, a Q&A with Steve Araiza, a lawyer in West L.A. Steve Araiza is a work-from-home dad that says his primary job is taking care of his one year old daughter, Isla. But when he’s not wrangling a toddler he spends his spare […]
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Weekend Highlight: A Delicious Dinner Party
Last month, our friends Bucky and Gabby made plans with us and two other couples for a dinner party at their house. This allowed us enough time to arrange for my aunt to watch the baby, and for us to plan what we should bring. Everyone invited is a foodie and loves to cook, so it […]
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Wills & Trusts: Planning for “What if…” (Part 1 of 4)
Before I had a child, I was pretty adventurous. I learned how to scuba dive, went tandem skydiving for a birthday, and even rode and owned a motorcycle because it was on my list of things to do before I die. Now, I have to dismiss that list because I’m a parent. It’s no wonder […]
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Readers’ favorite baby carriers
A couple weeks ago, I posted my favorite baby carrier brands and styles (The Best of Babywearing). For this post, I’d like to share readers’ favorite carriers. I’m highlighting parents who have more than one child, so their input comes with experience. Here are their favorite carriers, a little bit about them, and why they […]
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