Your little slugger can gear up and support their fave baseball team with the Cubcoats Sports Collection! These cute creations combine the comfy kids’ MLB sportswear with a new furry friend.
The two-in-one Cubcoats Sports Collection features fully functional hoodies, hidden inside team mascot toys. This means your baseball fanatic kiddo can support their fave team in a bear-y special way. Simply unzip the bear to reveal a team-branded hoodie. When your child is done wearing their team top, follow Cubcoats’ directions and roll the hoodie back into a bear.
Cuboats hoodies are officially licensed baseball apparel, with a line-up that includes your kiddo’s favorite major league team. Each plush toy/hoodie is made from soft-touch fleece and non-allergenic materials.
The hoodies are fully lined with a 60/40 cotton-polyester blend. Don’t worry if your child drips ketchup from their baseball park hot dog onto the hoodie or accidentally drops their bear on the way to a big game. These two-in-one bear/hoodie products are completely machine washable.
These zip-up hoodies retail for between $50 and $55, and are available in sizes 2T through kids 9-10, depending on the team. Some styles are sized up to 5-6 or 6-7. Visit the Cubcoats website for size availability and to order one for your youngest baseball fan.
If there’s one thing an expecting mama wants, it’s to feel and look good all the way up to and after giving birth. Luckily, the shapeless dresses of our parent’s generation are a thing of the past. Our favorite shop for maternity clothes, Motherhood Maternity, has everything from designer duds (found in the luxe Pea in a Pod line) to sensible, affordable clothes in all sizes and colors. We selected our top maternity clothes and gear that will take you all the way through the fourth trimester in style. Keep reading to see them all.
Basic Secret Fit Belly Maternity Leggings
Part of Motherhood Maternity’s starter kit, these leggings have a secret fit belly feature that you can use to pull over or fold under your bump.
Jessica Simpson Secret Fit Belly Skinny Leg Maternity Jegging
Because everyone needs a great pair of skinny jeans, even expecting mamas! We love this pair from the Jessica Simpson and Motherhood Maternity collab.
Giraffe Maternity T Shirt
Not only is this jersey knit shirt super comfy, but the giraffe print is a lot of fun, too.
Maternity Tummy Sleeve
A staple for any maternity and new mom wardrobe, this tummy sleeve comes in three colors—black, white and nude. It’ll allow you to wear your regular pants for longer, and it’s great for extra coverage while nursing, too.
The Ultimate Maternity Belt
This belt helps to take the weight of your growing bump off your belly and lower back. The velcro straps are adjustable, so you can use this all the way up until your 40th week!
Full Coverage Seamless Nursing & Maternity Bra
A cult-favorite item for expectant and nursing moms everywhere, this bra can be used before and after your sweet bundle arrives. Offered in 10 colors, the stretchy material grows with you and is so soft, you might want to sleep in it!
Jessica Simpson Striped Button Back Ruched Maternity Top
Another item from the Jessica Simpson line, this striped shirt comes in three colors and has cute button details on the back.
Mamma Graphic Maternity Tee
A power mom shirt is always a good idea! This one made from a blend of cotton and polyester and is machine washable.
Clip Down Nursing Cami
This nursing cami comes in over 10 different colors and prints. Made in cotton and spandex, it has a built-in bra shelf and a clipdown nursing function, making it perfect for when you're out and about with baby. You can even wear it before you deliver!
Maia MAMA Prima Post Pregnancy Pants
If you are sick of your maternity pants, these post-pregnancy pants are the perfect solution. Designed with a shaping panel that smooths your post-pregnancy body, you’ll feel stylish and confident.
Lace Trim Nursing Nightgown and Robe
You’ll be hanging around the house a lot after coming home from the hospital, so di it in style with this lace-trimmed nightgown and robe set.
Lift Up Open Front Nursing Tee
This tee has a split front layer that makes breastfeeding a cinch. The shirt is styled to emphasize your waist and is machine washable.
Tulip Pull Over Nursing Hoodie
How cozy is this nursing hoodie? The pullover feature makes it easy to breastfeed while still being a stylish addition to your wardrobe.
It’s Mando Monday and Columbia just announced its fifth collaboration with Star Wars. In December, you’ll be able to shop the special-edition Columbia Sportswear and Star Wars: The Mandalorian collection online and in select stores.
The five-piece lineup ranges from $40 to $300 and is rich in detail with fabrics that resemble the Mandalorian’s beskar armor and winks to storylines and characters. There are even secret messages written in the Mandalorian tongue, Mando’a. The collection includes an infant bunting inspired by The Child, kids jacket, heavyweight hoodie and gaiter and technical 3-in-1 jacket.
The Mandalorian Interchange Hybrid Jacket ($300) is inspired by Din Djarin’s armor and is constructed with a durable canvas and softshell construction with lightweight insulation and a powerful Omni-Heat™ 3D thermal-reflective lining. The Helmet Gaiter ($40) is made with water-resistant fabric, fleece lining, and stretchy soft shell construction. It comes with a coded message written in Mando’a on the fleece lining and a Mudhorn signet on the back label.
Keep your baby cozy in The Child Bunting ($50), with iconic ears and microfleece and ultra-soft Sherpa lining. Bigger kiddos can cuddle up with The Child Jacket ($75-$80), a water-resistant shell and Omni-Heat™ thermal-reflective lining, Sherpa fleece, a hood with stowable ears, a snackable Sorgan frog label, coded messages written in Mando’a, and a graphic screen print of the Child.
Finally, adults can layer up with the Heavyweight Hoodie ($120), a special-edition hoodie with a tonal Mando’a message.
Shop the new pieces at columbia.com/StarWars starting at 12:01 a.m. EST on Dec. 4 and at select Columbia-branded retail locations in the U.S.
I'm Brianne Manz, once a fashion showroom owner turned mom and blogger/writer. I live in Battery Park with my husband, our three children & our puppy Cooper.
As much as I love summer & summer dresses, fall is my favorite season in New York City. There’s nothing quite like the changing colors in Central Park. But fall in the north east can be a tricky time for fashion! We continue to have bright sunny days but overall cooler temps. I find myself constantly asking, should I bring a layer or not? I love a cozy knit but sometimes I get too hot. And I love a dress but they aren’t always warm enough. I also start to pull out all my jeans around this time of year after having put them away for summer. I have gathered some of my current favorites to help inspire us all during this gorgeous season!
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Forrest Wool Coat
$895
Chic for fall, this oversized trench-style jacket has an exaggerated, relaxed silhouette with a hood, double-breasted buttons down center front, a wide belt and twin patch pockets at front.
Bugs Bunny is turning 80! The iconic animated character is getting his own line of special merch in the new collaboration between Converse and Warner Bros.
Converse x Bugs Bunny will include classic styles like the Pro Leather, Chuck 70 and Chuck Taylor All Star in toddler, kid and adult sizes. In addition to shoes, the collection will also include graphic apparel ranging from short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts to pullover hoodie in classic colorways.
The Converse x Bugs Bunny collab will launch online at Converse.com on Oct. 27, with prices ranging from $35 to $100.
Your kids might not be heading into the Great Hall this fall but the new Harry Potter collection from H&M Kidswear will have them all sorted in time for school (or Zoom). Just launched this week, the new collection ranges in sizes from baby to big kid and we are loving them all. From jogger sets and sweatshirts to accessories including hats, scarves and shoes in House colors, you’ll find a wide range of items, all of which are cozy and comfortable. Scroll down for our top faves.
This printed t-shirt features icons from the different Houses arranged in a playful print, no sorting hat required. Ranges in sizes from 2T to 8/10yo. $9.99.
This metallic-print t-shirt in a soft cotton jersey fabric will let big kids tap into their magical side without feeling too costumey. Ranges in sizes 8/10 to 14yo (can we squeeze into that ourselves??). $7.99
This metallic print hoodie, which ranges in size 8/10-20 (14yo), is the perfect sweatshirt for fall, whether that entails solving riddles or rescuing your friends from the hands of mortal enemies. Or maybe just online class. $24.99
Even though coupon clipping may be a thing of the past, you’re still a savvy shopper looking for the best online deals. This week we’ve curated a handful of great sales and deals. From no-contact thermometers up to 50% to kids Nike gear at 30% off, here are 5 sales and deals you shouldn’t miss this week.
1. Must-have for the pandemic and the upcoming flu season: a thermometer. Snag your no-contact thermometer at Zulily up to 50% off (ends 8/9). Buy it here.
2. Don’t worry about dinner and get ready-made meals delivered with Freshly. Save $25 off your first two orders. Get the deal here.
3. From sippy cups to feeding utensils, there’s a reason Munchkin is mom-recommended (our Editorial Director loves this weighted cup for her toddler). Get free shipping on any orders over $40 and free returns.Start shopping here.
4. Avoid the pet store and get your pet’s food and treats automatically shipped to you (it’s one less thing to worry about). Check out Chewy and get 30% off your first autoship order. See the deal here.
One of the easiest ways to support the Black community directly is by supporting Black-owned businesses. Many have already been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Here are 10 Miami-based businesses that offer products for both kids and families.
Black Girl Sunscreen
Black Girl Sunscreen for Kids is an everyday SPF 50 moisturizing sunscreen lotion for face and body. Especially created for people of color using natural ingredients including carrot seed oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, avocado and shea butter. Oxybenzone and Paraben free, it leaves no white residue.
Buena Vista Candle Co. is an aromatherapeutic scent studio based in the heart of Miami, Florida founded by Jeannine Escobar. As a trained aromatherapist, she explores the healing properties of essential oils and experiments with time-honored techniques for unique scent invention for modern times.
Cards by Carter is a home-based company down in Miami, Florida. Designer and owner Amelia Carter started Cards by Carter in 2008 on the success of an idea back in her mom’s shed house; it was just a hobby. In February of 2015 Cards by Carter became even more official.
KAZMALEJE creates lifestyle amplifying tools and accessories that empower women, men and kids to pamper and groom themselves with love, care and style.
Vintage 1804 by Roe Michel is a Miami-based shop that sells empowerment tees. Roe Michel is a Haitian American Photographer and Designer. He has a passion for empowering youth through education.
Tree Hugging Soap combines the natural practices of the old ways. They use only the basics; combining herbs and moisturizers naturally occurring in nature.
YayDay Paper Co.offers digital stationery, crafting projects and planners products that you can print at home. It is a membership site where members pay an affordable monthly fee for access to monthly curated collections of stationery, crafting projects, planner products and more delivered straight to their YayDay account.
COOL CREATIVE is a design studio that uses design to build brands that matter. The COOL Creative Capsule Collection is an elevated streetwear line that elevates culture by honoring tradition with their original artwork.
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ETA Luxe by Erica Appleby
ETA Luxe by Erica Appleby is committed to inspiring inner beauty in every customer since its inception. Using innovation, texture and functionality to create timeless pieces, ETA Luxe inspires women to walk, create and live in their true power.
Little kids love to have their favorite characters make a guest appearance at their birthday parties. Jimmy Kimmel’s son, Billy was supposed to have Spiderman (a hired actor in a Spidey suit) at his party, but due to social distancing his celebration was cancelled. Kimmel just happened to be interviewing Tom Holland, so he asked for a favor.
Holland responded, “Absolutely no trouble at all. Yeah, put him on.”
While Kimmel took a break and was rounding up Billy and his older sister, Jane, Holland grabbed a red mask and Spiderman hoodie. Both of the Kimmel children were amazed to be speaking to the real Spiderman.
When Holland pulled off his mask, Jane exclaimed, “That is Peter Parker!” Jane also thinks Holland has a “cute” face.
Billy not only had the opportunity to meet his idol on his third birthday, but Holland was there to sing “Happy Birthday” to him as he blew out the candles on his Spiderman cake.
This was a birthday the Kimmel family isn’t soon to forget!
Countless kids and young adults are trying to change the world. Swedish teen activist, Greta Thunberg, the founder of the Fridays for Future movement, has already inspired many to stand up for their beliefs. Now, the 17-year-old has been nominated for the Nobel peace prize for the second year in a row.
According to the Associated Press, Thunberg was nominated by two Sweedish lawmakers, Jens Holms and Hakan Svenneling, who are both members of Sweden’s Left Party. They said that Thunberg, “has worked hard to make politicians open their eyes to the climate crisis” and “action for reducing our emissions and complying with the Paris Agreement is therefore also an act of making peace.”
In 2018, at age 15, Thunberg sat in front of the Swedish parliament every school day for three weeks to protest the lack of action on the climate crisis. After posting her crusade on Instagram and Twitter she went viral, inspiring fellow students throughout the world to join protests demanding action on climate change.
Thunberg was favored to win the award last year, but the prize ultimately went to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. If she wins this year, she will join Malala Yousafzai as one of the youngest people to receive a Nobel Peace Prize.
In 2019, Thunberg was named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year,” and was one of four people named as the winners of a Right Livelihood Award, aka the “Alternative Nobel.”
