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Celebrities are always the go-to source for all that is chic and stylish. While pregnant, they never fail to disappoint. Heidi Klum, who is expecting her 4th child {and finally, a GIRL!} this October is one of my favorites to watch while expecting.  What is her favorite maternity piece of clothing? Balenciaga’s black jeans! While not exactly “maternity wear” she wears them under her belly. Not exactly a look everyone can pull off.

Want to get the celebrity fashion status for less? Try these jeans from Maternal America! The perfect skinny jean to get you through your pregnancy in style!

Super comfy underbelly fit waistband that can be worn from the beginning to the end of your pregnancy and beyond. Pair with heels, boots, flats and your favorite tee or sweater for a fantastic look. We love the new dark black wash. Perfect for any season.

To get the “Heid” look pair these jeans with a ultra comfy cami from Fit 2b

and this versitile lightweight maternity jacket from Momzee Coco

My name is Rachael Coe. I am a stay at home mom to an almost 2 year old little girl, Gracie, and a little boy, Gabriel, born July 25th of this year. My journey of saving money in every area when my husband was laid off for 9 months. It was a tough time that we do not regret in anyway. We learned to live frugally in order that I continue to stay at home. My husband is now the Assistant Pastor in our local church and living frugally is still something that we must practice.

My husband calls me “Queen of Cheap”, I like to think of myself as frugal.  He says I am a crazy woman when a good deal comes along, I like to think that I am a perfectly sane woman just taking advantage of a price too good to resist. 

In my quest to find the greatest deals and to save my family money on everything we buy, I have learned an important truth – sometimes what looks like a “good deal” isn’t always a good deal.  I’m not talking about the many scams that are out there or the products that you buy that you shouldn’t accept if they were free instead what I am talking about is the concept of you get what you pay for. 

I have learned that I can save money in my groceries and little everyday items but when it comes to bigger items and clothing, I get what I pay for.  Not all things are made alike especially items that you will use every day.  I have learned to look for quality over price on the items that I want to last a long time.  For instance, when buying nursing wear, I want something that will last through all kinds of stains, hold up to my baby’s tugging on the material while I nurse, and be comfortable for all the time wear.  The cheaper the fabric on a piece of clothing the less likely it will last through these times. 

I have learned many things by purchasing items based on price rather than quality:

1) Item was hard to use so I stopped using it. 

2) It stained, fell apart or broke quickly so I had to replace it.

3) Did not fulfill its purpose very well.

4) Disliked the look and quality quickly.

All of the things showed me that rather than saving money, I had wasted money.  I quickly learned to use a series of questions when determining whether to buy quality over price.

1)  How long do I want it to last?  If it is a baby item, do I want it to last through more than one child? 

2)  Will I use it every day? 

3)  Is it a practical item and will it make my life easier if I go with better quality?

4) If this item breaks, will I be apt to replace it?  

If I want the item to last a while and answer yes to any of the other questions, then I begin reading reviews and talking on forums and communities what others have to say about that product.  I head to online stores that carry good quality brands like Due Maternity, and begin to look around.  I look for quality, durability, appearance, and price.  Once I have determined the product that I want, I often wait for a sale or look for a coupon code.  If I can, I combine the coupon code with a sale for the best deal. 

At Due Maternity  you can be sure that brands like Mayreau Mia Maternity are priced reasonably and also that the quality is worth it! Stylish and affordable are staples of a true frugalista.

Next time, you go to purchase an item that you would like to last a long time – reevaluate the product you are about to buy.  Are being the Queen of Cheap or are you being frugal? 

This isn’t my 1^st trip to the rodeo. I am Victoria Arya, the head honcho and mommy behind Life Starring the Kids & Me.  I am a married stay at home mom to two little girls: Ellie, who is 2, turning 3 in September, and Eve who turns 1 in June.  I am also expecting my third child, yes another girl, sometime in late October. 

I don’t know how many times I have heard all about how I have “easy” pregnancies and that everything has been so “easy” for me, and each and every time it seems like the person saying that is some how lessening my 9 month commitment.  Now, I admit to the fact that I happen to not have any issues with being pregnant; no morning sickness, no huge problems, no premature labor…I am healthy as a horse while pregnant.  But, even though I may have an “easy” pregnancy, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t a physical, emotional, and mental toll. 

According to me, growing a plant is hard, so imagine how hard it is to grow a human…you basically give up your body for 9 months, your hormones go wacky and you deal with the emotions that come up, and then you torment yourself with the mental thoughts about the next 18 years of your life and how you are going to be responsible for a kid…a real honest to goodness kid.

So, since I have been through this a couple of times (even though those times were “easy”) I have a few tips on how to deal with even the “easiest” pregnancy when it gets hard.  First of all physically there are going to be a lot of changes: your feet and other areas are going to swell, it’s going to be harder to get around and your skin is going to go a little wacky. 

* Swelling: Face it, you are going to swell, the real question comes in how much are you going to swell?  Keep your salt intake down to a minimum and drink water…yes I know you will have to use the bathroom a lot if you do, but it’s worth it.

* Getting Around: While it’s a good thing to be as active as your doctor allows, remember to take it easy and rest when you feel the need; you’re growing a baby and you need to keep your body happy.

* Your Skin: Alright so some pregnant women get glowing skin, but for the rest of us mere mortals we get skin issues because our hormones are going crazy.  If you are like me your skin will get dry, so invest in a couple good lotions to lock in moisture and keep everything feeling smooth.  If your skin gets oily try switching to a stronger face/body wash and a lighter moisturizer.

Not only will pregnancy effect your physically, but you will also have to deal with it emotionally and mentally.  You’re hormones are going to be wacky which means that you could potentially go from swinging on the rafters to getting annoyed because your hubby/partner ate the last donut.  This may sound weird, but don’t control the wackiness; if you keep everything bottled inside you are more likely to become stressed and unhappy, neither of which is good for you or the baby. 

Mentally you are going to have to deal with the fact that you will have 9 months in order to prep yourself into becoming a parent…and actual guide to another human being (heck I have 2 right now and there are times when I look at them and think “I am in charge of making them decent human beings?”).  In order to mentally prepare yourself read parenting books if that is what works for you, talk to people who have been there.  And just because you get all of this advice, it doesn’t mean you need to do what they tell you: your kiddo-your rules.

So, overall while people may tell you that you have an ”easy” pregnancy, that doesn’t diminish the fact that you are not only growing a human (think about it, that’s amazing), but you are also mentally and emotionally preparing yourself to put a child first…forever.  That’s big.