The Girl's Guide to DC
Issue 74: Is Your Life a Hallmark Movie?
I hope you’re having a Hallmark movie-worthy holiday season! The magical time between Thanksgiving and Christmas has got to be my favorite part of the year.
There’s no interview portion this week — if you’d like to be featured or know someone who would, shoot me an DM or email at girlygirlsguidetodc@gmail.com.
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How To Save Money On Maternity Clothes
This week, I’m featuring my latest story for Evie Magazine, which includes tips for feeling cute and stylish during pregnancy!
I sourced my entire maternity wardrobe secondhand – here’s what I learned!
When you find out you’re pregnant with your first child, you’ll likely feel excitement like you’ve never experienced before – and if you’re like me, you’ll also realize you’re about to be shopping, shopping, shopping for baby goods! But as you build out your baby registry and prep your nursery, don’t forget about what you need to feel confident during your pregnancy – including your maternity wardrobe.
Long before I got pregnant with my first child this year, I heard friends and family complain about how maternity clothes on the market were either too frumpy, too expensive, or both. However, I’m happy to report this hasn’t been my experience. As a lifelong thrifter, I challenged myself to source my entire maternity wardrobe secondhand, and now that I’m almost done with my pregnancy, I wouldn’t have done it any differently. Plus, I saved a ton of money along the way!
It took a little more time to find maternity pieces I loved because I relied on local thrift shops and my neighborhood Buy Nothing group – but getting quality clothing at pennies on the dollar (or free) was worth it. Whether you’d like to find all your maternity clothes secondhand or are just interested in saving money where you can, keep reading to find out what I learned while dressing for less during my pregnancy.
Click here to keep reading my article on Evie Magazine’s website.
The Haps
Is Your Life a Hallmark Movie?
My friend Kylee Griswold has a great essay about realizing that her life is essentially a Hallmark movie — a jaded city girl goes home for the holidays and meets a small town boy who shows her the meaning of true love. Absolutely sickening! Read her piece about the eternal popularity of the Hallmark movie here: Help! This Hallmark Hater Just Realized Her Life Is A Corny Christmas Movie Plot.
I’m Stealing This Icelandic Christmas Tradition
All right, I’m moving to Iceland. No, I’ve never been there, but I can tell that these people get me. I recently learned of the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod (literally “Yule book flood”). Icelandic families give each other books and then spend Christmas Eve reading together and sipping hot cocoa. Major cozy vibes. This is a Christmas tradition all book lovers can get behind — find out more about its World War II origins and how it’s practiced today in this article.
Calling All Audiobook Lovers
In another life, I would love to be a professional audiobook reviewer. Heck, maybe it’s not too late. I’m always toggling between a couple of audiobooks on the Libby app (currently, it’s Gone With the Wind and My Year of Rest and Relaxation, depending on my mood). AudioFile magazine just released its best audiobooks of 2022 list here, and I must admit all of these choices are new to me — time to get listening! H/t Washington Review of Books
Here are a few more links with the DC news you need to know:
Washington D.C. is making public buses free forever: “The $2 fares will be waived for riders boarding Metrobuses within the city limits beginning around July 1,” according to Fortune.
14 Indulgent Hot Chocolates to Sip Around DC This Winter: Your mouth will water just reading this list — with options ranging from spicy to boozy to sweet.
Ask Evie
This week’s Ask Evie section is a little different — because I’m asking you for your input on this reader question:
“Dear Evie,
While you're in the bliss of babies, I'm thinking about wedding bells. Do you or your readers have any tips on an elegant and affordable bridal shower in Washington? My BFF just got engaged and I want to fete her this late Winter/early Spring!” - Made of Honor
Have a tip to share? Shoot me an email at girlygirlsguidetodc@gmail.com and I’ll feature it in a future issue!
Your Christmas Shopping, Solved
If you’re looking for a gift for a lady in your life — be it a spouse, mother, or sister — check out my 2022 Gift Guide by clicking here!
Find Me in Print!
I’m very excited to have an article in the upcoming print issue of Evie Magazine! Find the preorder link here — I promise there’s something in the magazine for everyone.
