Not so long ago do I remember being pregnant during the hot summer months and boy oh boy was it a challenge!  All I wanted to do was run around naked.  So POSH Mammas-to-be, I know the feeling, so if indecent exposure is not up your alley then check out these tips for beating the heat!

– Keep hydrated.  Keep an icy water bottle on hand when running errands, and eat snacks that provide hydration such as melons and cucumbers.  Also being dehydrated can lead to urinary tract infections, a common ailment of pregnancy.

– Stay Indoors. With the baby on the way, you and your mate might be thinking of ways to stay on budget, but skimping on AC is not the way to go, especially when you have to endure the brutal heat.  So turn on the AC, wear cool, lightweight clothing, kick back and enjoy some ME-time!

– Inhale/Exhale.  Breathing is also an important factor in keeping cool.  Breathing lets off heat, so make sure you have a good breathing pattern.

– Lather Up.  Use a high SPF sunscreen. If you have fair skin, use SPF 30 or 45. Make sure your time in the sun is limited and don’t head out without sunscreen or, better yet, sunblock.

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First lady, Michelle Obama, glows on the cover of the August “Better Homes and Gardens” issue…and she has every right to.  Appearing on the magazine cover was an historic event for Obama and the magazine, she is the first public figure to grace the cover since 1963.

The August issue features a smiling Michelle Obama sitting at a picnic table on the White House lawn. She’s wearing a blue and white floral dress and yellow sweater.She reveals in an interview that after moving into the White House she was not as active as she had been—and reveals her clothes began to get tight.

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Hi Mommy Posh,
My husband’s work wardrobe consists of grey pants and striped dress shirts, even for casual Fridays. What pieces do you recommend for my man to wear on these casual summer days so that he looks trendy, but yet corporate?
Thank You – Erica via Ask Mommy Posh

Erica,
Dressing for your man can be tricky, some men don’t like thinking outside the box when it comes to fashion.  So by telling him how sexy he looks and how he’ll stand out in the crowd (in a good way!) he just may transform right before your eyes. Just by adding a few cool/trendy pieces to his wardrobe can update his look for the summer.

So here’s a few pieces that I think every women should buy for their man:

Cool Clothes:
1. Cotton Shirt by INC International ($40)
2. Vest by American Rag Vest ($50) 
3. Linen Dress Pants by Dockers ($30) 

Accessories:
4. Leather Work Bag by Banana Republic ($198)
5. Aviators by Urban Boundaries Eyewear ($3) 

Shoes:
6. Boat Shoes by Crocs ($72)

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Today is FASHION FRIDAYS and I had the pleasure in being a guest blogger over at Reflexions.  Check out my post about diaper bag must-haves.

Thanks Nekky for welcoming me!

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Cue the somber music and with Kleenex in hand, a major milestone is readily approaching our household and I am not sure if this momma is ready – NURSERY SCHOOL!

Since ‘Lil B is showing signs of independence and readiness to learn and play with kids his own age, we have been on the hunt for the perfect school for him to attend this coming September. The school schedule for his age group (18 months to 2 years old) is for two hours/two days a week, “that’s all” you ask? well, for this first time mommy, this seems like an eternity.  Luckily in this program I am able to attend the first few classes to see how he, ok ME, copes. So during a trial run, ‘Lil B and I were able to acquaint ourselves with the program, kids and of course…separation.

Here’s are a few pics of ‘Lil B’s take on school, which made me wish for my “little B Bear” to be little forever!

This is an incredible milestone – with so many more to come!

If you think your ‘Lil one is ready to conquer the world of pre-school, here’s just a few tips from my teacher friends:

  • Get your kids in bed earlier each night.
  • Sunday night is a great night for choosing the week’s outfits.
  • Read to your children and converse with your incoming kindergartners in complete sentences.
  • Celebrate the milestone! Yes, you may be sad about your “baby,” especially if your youngest or only child, like mine is starting school, but this is a happy occasion and your children will sense your anxiety.
  • Don’t forget to ask how their days was.  This is a great way to develop their language and speech skills.

Ok, so now its your turn, what was your most recent “Mommy Moment?”

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