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Gifts You Can Pick Up Curbside While Keeping the Kids Buckled In

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This year, I discovered the blissful world of “curbside pickup” — the saving grace of retail when you have multiple car seat straps and buckles to contend with.

If you become a member of The Nordy Club, you can pickup orders curbside at select Nordstrom locations. Or, if you prefer deliveries, you can still get 50% off gifts, free shipping and free returns. (Note: affiliate links.)

Let’s Start with the Little Ones

Looking for a super soft, designed-to-please gift? Gund Musical ‘Flappy The Elephant’ (pictured below) is a kids’ crowd pleaser and conjures up memories of my other favorite ear-wiggling baby elephant. Luckily, I can get my Dumbo and seersucker fix with Little Brother By Pippa & Julie X Disney Dumbo Polo & Shorts Set.

For pure snuggle factor, Jellycat makes the softest stuffed animals and soother blankets. After my toddler took to his first “doggie” (Jellycat Really Big Puffles Puppy Stuffed Animal, which we received as a baby gift), I overloaded on a whole set: Jellycat ‘Dog Soother’ Blanket, Jellycat ‘Bashful’ Puppy, and Jellycat ‘If I Were A Puppy’ Board Book.

You can test the waters for $15 or less, with the Jellycat ‘Small Bashful Puppy’ Stuffed Animal (pictured above) or Jellycat ‘Dog’ Grabber Rattle.

Helping Mom Make it Work

Playgrounds are no match for the warm and sturdy UGG Lorna Waterproof Bootie . I pair them shamelessly with workout clothes and jeans alike. For a puddle-hopping option that’s good enough for the Queen, you can take advantage of a $50 markdown on Hunter Original Tour Gloss Packable Rain Boot.

And if you’re a sucker for designer steals, this laptop/diaper/baby wipe-friendly Marc Jacobs The Tag 27 Leather Tote is 70 percent off (originally $495).

Dare I Say Date Night?

If you find yourself with a sitter and three hours to spare, who wants to waste those precious minutes ironing or squeezing into ill-fitting clothes? Enter Spanx Faux Leather Moto Leggings, which could have only been dreamt up by self-made mogul and mother of four, Sara Blakey. Dads will drool over this 50 percent off Mizzen+Main Bryant Trim Fit Button-Up Performance Sport Shirt, which wicks away moisture and resists wrinkles (wouldn’t it be nice if parenting followed suit).

For more gift ideas, check out Mama Makers from Head to Toe, Gifts for the Tired Mama, and Winter-Ready Gifts for Working Mamas.

Mama Makers from Head to Toe

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This holiday wishlist is inspired by five women who overcame the highs and lows of “mompreneurship” all the way to the shelves of NORDSTROM (and beyond). From 80s designer Eileen Fisher to millennial mogul Kristin Cavallari, they span decades of building brands while raising children.

Note: Click on the holiday eye candy pictured below to see each listing on NORDSTROM.com (affiliate), where you can get up to 60% off through Monday, November 26:

1. Former “Laguna Beach” reality show star Kristin Cavallari’s latest venture, Uncommon James, is the subject of Bravo’s binge-worthy “Very Cavallari.” The mom of three young kids lives with her retired NFL husband in Nashville and recently published a New York Times bestselling cookbook, True Roots: A Mindful Kitchen with More Than 100 Recipes Free of Gluten, Dairy, and Refined Sugar.

These Uncommon James Strawberry Fields Jasper Tassel Earrings come in three (very Cavallari) neutrals for $52:


2. Eileen Fisher came of age as a designer in the 1980s, forging new paths in fashion and working motherhood. She reflected on the constant pull of both worlds in her How I Built This podcast interview.

At just under $100, this Eileen Fisher Check Plaid Organic Linen Top is 50% off and emblematic of how the brand has evolved while staying true to its origins:

3. Austin-based Kendra Scott built her namesake jewelry brand while raising three boys. She writes about being a mom first on her blog, noting she built a company culture to make this possible.

This Kendra Scott Birthstone Pendant Necklace is $37.50 and might be just the thing for this emerald-seeking mama to add to my collection.

4. Orthopedic surgeon turned footwear designer Taryn Rose recaps her journey from idea to multiple buyouts, and the toll it took on her relationships (which you can listen to here). While she’s spent the last 7 years reinvesting time with her kids and focusing on her health, her brand has returned to its core mission of making women feel better about supportive footwear.

The Taryn Rose Graziella Ankle Strap Pump is currently 40% off (about $255), a significant markdown from its original price of $425.

5. Rebecca Minkoff was just featured on the GirlBoss Radio podcast talking about her big break when Jenna Elfman wore one of her original pieces on The Tonight Show. Fast forward to 2018, and Rebecca is now a mother of three and just started the Female Founder Collective to support other women entrepreneurs.

At first blush, you’d never guess this piece de resistance is a diaper bag. The Rebecca Minkoff Logan Studded Nylon Baby Tote is $325.