Pregnancy
Because Baby Snot Isn’t Good for Your Decolletage
Hello! I am not qualified to give advice of any kind, at all. Yet I do it anyway. So there.
Pregnancy
Because…Leggings? Seriously?
Dearest Amalah, Oh True Knower of Fashion Trends, This morning on The Today Show they had an awful segment on the return of LEGGINGS as a fashion hit. (Look, I’ll even provide a link with pictures!) I was especially horrified at the thought of leggings…
Pregnancy
Because Even I Get Tired of Talking About Foundation Sometimes
Goddess of Advice, Dearest Amalah, I have a question regarding etiquette. I know that you recently left the office world where co-workers were a few feet a way and you are now learning the life of the freelancer, with fellow bloggers an IM away. But…
Baby
Because Handbags and Babies and Panties, Oh My!
Dear Almighty Amalah, I love your blog and I share your love for Coach handbags. Luckily I have received two over the years as gifts. However, that was several years ago and they are showing signs of wear, particularly in the bindings. A friend told…
Baby
Because My Laptop Battery is About to Die ThisVerySecondWhoops
I am writing this week’s column on the plane, while on my way to BlogHer. Whooo! Dedication! Multi-tasking! The guy in the seat next to me repeatedly whacking my elbows and reading over my shoulder! (HI. WHAT. STOP LOOKING AT MY BOOBS.) This also means,…
Relationships
Because I Have Been Just WAITING For the Chance to Whip Out Some Wedding Pictures
Hi Amy, I wrote you AGES ago asking about how to get a Coach bag on discount, and then school kicked in and I promptly forgot to check back on your site for the advice. So imagine my surprise when I went back the other…
Baby
Because Lip Gloss Baby Lip Gloss is Pretty Much the Way My Mind Works
Amy, Ok, a few months ago I purchased the Two Faced Box of Chocolates and I LOVE it. Not only are the colors awesome but they all smell like chocolate. How can you go wrong!? Anyway, my main dilemma is that while I love these…
Baby
Because Pregnancy Makes You Crazy, Period
Experiencing anxiety while pregnant can be worrisome — but it’s also completely normal. The first step in managing your pregnancy blues is to talk about them.
Pregnancy
What to suspect when you’re expecting
The New York Times broke the news this week: despite all the warnings against it, pregnant women have been known to sometimes enjoy a glass of beer or wine. Anyone who lives in the world knows this, although some people believe it’s their job to…
Baby
Rockabye, Baby
A rocking chair or glider rocker is an important piece of nursery furniture. Finding a nursing chair that matches your style can be tricky — but not impossible.
Pregnancy
Unmasked
Pregnancy mask, or melasma, is a form of hyperpigmentation that appears on the face. The best way to prevent it is with sunscreen.
Pregnancy
Unmasked, Part II
Birth control pills can cause melasma, or dark spots on your face. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to manage this condition.
Pregnancy
Peeling Lips & Other Pregnancy Wonders
Pregnancy symptoms can include some odd things — but not typically peeling lips, which may be a case of angular cheilitis.
Pregnancy
The Everything Maternity Wear List
Eight maternity wardrobe staples to carry you through your pregnancy in style.
Pregnancy
Trying to Conceive: When to Freak Out When You’re Not Expecting
How to manage your anxiety when you’re trying to conceive — and not getting pregnant.
Baby
Skipping the Baby Registry: Yay or Nay?
Feeling pressure from family to create one? Here are some things you should consider before deciding on whether or not to create a registry for baby gifts.
Pregnancy
Advice Smackdown Bat Signal: Hair Help in Houston
Amalah! I need the help of your wise, beautiful readers. It’s not for me, it’s for my 22-weeks-pregnant-with-twins sister. She moved down to Texas last year, and recently got her first haircut since moving. She told the stylist, “I want to keep it long, and…
Baby
Necessities for Baby’s First Year: The Baby-Gift-a-Month Club
Skip the tired baby gift ideas — opt for a really creative baby shower gift instead: an entire year of creative gifts, delivered monthly.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy: First Trimester Breakouts
Pregnancy can be rough on your body — and your skin. These simple tips will help you manage first-trimester breakouts and acne safely and easily.
Pregnancy
Week 1
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