A couple of weeks ago, when I had some birthday money burning a hole in my pocket, I went to Kohl’s to blow that fat wad of sweaty money. You know what I ended up blowing it on? TUNICS!! I had never even tried on a tunic before, and had avoided the trend due to fear of their looking like maternity wear. But I was wrong, people. WRONG!  I bought four tunics that day and I wish I could buy a few more!  They are adorable, stylish, and hide lots of things that I want to keep hidden.

And now for a shameless plug. I also wrote an article for Blissfully Domestic about my love for tunics, and they coincidentally published it TODAY!  In the article I offer three tips for wearing them correctly. So do me a favor and go check it out here and leave me a comment so the peeps at Blissfully Domestic won’t fire me (form a job I don’t get paid for. wouldn’t that be humiliating??)

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Let me tell you about my favorite thing ever. Ever. My very favorite thing. For real.

PJ’s Comfort breast pump.

It is amazing. AMAZING. I can hardly describe how wonderful it is. I am in love.

Ok, so maybe I’m going a little over the top, but this thing is seriously fantastic. It’s made by Limerick Inc, which is a company dedicated to nursing mothers. In addition to the wonderful pump, their Workplace Lactation Program is America’s leading corporate support plan for working mothers.

All of you companies out there, listen to this – a lactation program created by Limerick Inc. and using PJ’s pump would increase my job satisfaction immensely. I truly feel that programs like this would foster employee loyalty, retention and productivity.

Yes, productivity. PJ’s Comfort breast pump would increase productivity simply because it makes pumping so quick. It is an incredibly efficient pump. The first time I used it I pumped nearly 10 ounces in seven minutes. Seven minutes! I really can’t believe how well it works.

My trusty Medela Pump in Style and I are close personal friends. I used it for 11 months when I worked and pumped for Kate, and I have been using it in the six or so weeks I’ve been back to work this time. It’s a good, quality pump. It is.

But PJ’s is just better.

It’s an entirely different method of pumping – the action used to express the milk is very different than the method of the PIS. It doesn’t pull so much as press. That’s the best way I can describe it (although there is a video on their website that I’m sure is much more informative than I am!). So anyway, that means that I don’t have to fold up my nipples and put them back in my bra when I am finished pumping. Amazing!

It is so comfortable. I am not sore at all when I’m pumping or after I am done. It’s extremely lightweight (I’ve been carrying it around in my Vera Bradley tote all week!) and it’s extremely quick to set up.

The only cons that I can see to this fabulous product are these: First, a very minor complaint – the bottles are too small! They are only designed to hold four ounces each and the pump is so freaking awesome that I would love for them to hold twice that much. And secondly, the price. It starts at $525 and goes up from there, depending on the accessory pack that you want.

If you’re looking for the absolute best pump you can get – if insurance will cover it (or a portion of it), if your company will fork over the cash, or if money is no object – this is the one for you. And, in all seriousness, if I were going to pump exclusively, it would be worth it to me to invest in this pump. It is just.that.good.

In case you couldn’t tell, I love PJ’s Comfort Breast Pump. I hesitate to write this review only because I am going to be really, really sad when I have to pack it up and ship it back to the company.

Ever taken a shower with one arm because the other one is permanently draped across your chest? If you’ve been pregnant or nursing, I bet you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s during that time that something that’s normally soothing – a nice warm shower – becomes really painful.

But now you can shower with two hands again, thanks to the Shower Hug!

In the shower, the Shower Hug provides support for engorged breasts and protects them from being directly sprayed with water. Pretty cool, eh?

It’s super soft and very comfy – so comfy, in fact, that I slept in it! It’s a nice alternative to a sleep bra or cami.

The Shower Hug can also be used around a c-section incision or after breast surgery.

I love buying out-of-the-ordinary things for baby showers, especially things the new mom will never know she needs, and this fits the bill perfectly. Best of all, it’s made by moms for moms, so go check it out!

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