Non-maternity goes maternity!

So, I've not been one to jump on the "we're in a recession" bandwagon because it seems the more we talk about it, the worse things get. However, since I don't live in a bubble, I realize these are tough times and prefer to call it a "slow-economy." I figure the only thing that is not going to slow down is pregnancies, because, well, we know that how to get there is free. I also know that women still want to look cute - we just want to get some major mileage out of our maternity clothes. Urban Belly is on board!

We have found non-maternity lines, tried and tested them, and found that they really will work before, during and after. We have no problem testing these things out for you to save you some cash! Take a look in our closet and you will see that the opposite is also true. Many of our very fabulous maternity items stay in the clothing rotation and will for years to come. Seriously, when you can wear the same dress to your baby shower and your kiddos 5th birthday party, that is is getting some major mileage!

Here is one of our new faves by American Apparel. Look for new lines to come this spring.

Corners like it's on rails

So aside from cross-over SUVs, strollers seem to be the only category in which consumers are now seeing the value of slimming down yet keeping that "third row seat" convenience. We moms-of-more-than-one get that more room is convenient (and therefore better), but also don't want to actually make a grunting sound while getting the stroller out to go to Target. Seriously, we're still ladies! I have seen some strollers that make the Escalade look small, so was quite ecstatic when some fabulous customers from Minneapolis introduced me to the Bumbleride. My sister now has the Indie Twin (shown below) and can seriously corner like she is on rails. I am every bit of envious when she casually grabs the door and walks in with her stroller like it was nothing while I am breaking a sweat to get mine to turn. And while she hasn't quite mastered how to fold it up, she lifts it into her car while still holding her 11 month old. I know, sounds too good to be true, right?


As promised, I have a cute picture below to show it off. You also have to appreciate that while maybe kinda pricey, still not quite reaching the league of those that require the second mortgage....and you have to remember that this one fits two. If you only need one, just half the price! So, is this item essential? I'd give that a yes.