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Adapting My Clothing

Since I have been losing weight, I have had to contend with clothing not fitting me quite right. Believe me, I am not complaining. I’d rather have loose clothing than tight clothing. But because of my limited wardrobe (yes, I am the mom who still has clothing she purchased 10 years ago), I’ve been having to adapt. Why don’t I just get new clothing? Well, for one thing, I am very frugal (notice the clothing from 10 years ago). We just don’t have a new wardrobe in the budget at the moment, especially with the holidays here. The other reason, … Continue reading →

Are Maternity Clothes Required?

As I walked through the mall this morning, I passed Motherhood Maternity and then Express. I remembered how a friend had recommended that I try the extra long T’s at Express, since she had liked the fit during her pregnancy. I didn’t end up buying one at the time, but I did have a few other items in my closet while I was expecting that were not maternity. The truth is, for most of your pregnancy, real maternity clothes are not needed or required. Limiting yourself to the maternity clothing store can sometimes be frustrating, especially if you are particular … Continue reading →

CheapesTees Has a Thanksgiving Sale!

The weather has turned cold, and it is about to get a lot colder as the winter continues. By now, you may have already finished pulling out the winter clothes from storage, and putting away the light, summery clothing that your family won’t be wearing for a while. Did everything still fit? If you need a few more long sleeved shirts sweatshirts this winter, but don’t want to spend a lot of money, you should check out CheapesTees. They are having a Thanksgiving Sale! If you haven’t worn a particular item of clothing in a while, it’s possible that it … Continue reading →

Confessions of a Foodie Mom: ‘Tis the Season

No doubt about it, December is Foodie Season! This is the season where there are so many good foods around to try, including some that are often only served this time of year. For a Foodie who loves trying new foods and is also emotionally attached to serving ALL of the old ones, it’s going to be a challenging month for weight loss. It doesn’t help that the season is so busy. I’m juggling gift lists, ingredient lists, cookie exchange servings, contributions to various potlucks, and more. The last thing I want to do is list what I’m eating, or … Continue reading →