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Land’s End: Picking the Perfect Polo Infographic

April 29, 2013 by The Mom Jen 3 Comments

If Marco Polo was still exploring, he’d pack more than one polo. Why should modern man settle for anything else? With Spring here and the weather warming up, there is no better time to stock up on polos for work, play, and everything in between. Check out the Lands’ End polos available in short-sleeve for under $50 and long-sleeve for under $75.

Dressiest Supima Polo – Upscale style made from America’s finest cotton for smooth, soft results that look great.
Coolest Dri-Release Polo – Made for a day on the golf course or any summer day because the special pique wicks moisture away for hours of comfort.
The Classic Mesh Polo – Textured ringspun combed cotton offers years of wear.
Most Casual Super-T Polo – Just as comfortable in fit and fabric but with a stylish collar.
Sportiest Rugby Polo – With game-inspired details like rubber buttons, twill collar and underarm air vent for cooling.

To make sure he has the perfect polo for any occasion, Lands’ End has created an infographic to show which type of polo is best suited for his many activities. See below for your insider’s guide to the perfect polo!

My husband’s temperature gauge runs hot most days. His solution is to double up on tees to absorb moisture that may occur during a particularly stressful day at work, or when he’s coaching 3rd base during a baseball game. With the weather heating up in California, two shirts are NOT the answer, so he tried out a Land’s End Dri-Release Polo to wear alone!Thanks to a unique combination of hydrophobic (water hating) and hydrophillic (water loving) fibers, drirelease fabric moves moisture (sweat) away from skin, then pushes it to the outside of the fabric where it will quickly evaporate. Drirelease is embedded with FreshGuard, an odor neutralizer that prevents body oil from attaching to the fabric, no embarrassing odor, thank goodness. He says it’s light and cool and I believe it can be worn easily for work and play!

One shirt that stays dry and smells fresh after a tough day! He’s already asked if I’ve ordered the polo in all different colors for him.

Product was sent to facilitate this post, all opinions are our own.

Me, in a Swimsuit! I Have Confidence, Do You? #SwimsuitConfidence

May 20, 2012 by The Mom Jen 16 Comments

I’ve joined 100+ bloggers, the editors of Self Magazine, writers from the Curvy Girl Guide, and a group of breast cancer survivors from Beyond the Boobie Trap in an amazing movement to celebrate women of all shapes and sizes while inspiring them to have fun this summer and get off the beach chair with confidence! Me, in a swimsuit on the internet is probably the last thing I though I’d ever do!

I’ve had three children in my 39 years. My body is that of a mother who didn’t bounce back to her pre-baby shape. I have stretch marks on my stomach and thighs, extra skin around my middle, and let’s face it, I’m not tone. But, visiting the Hawaiian islands 3 times in the past year, as well as taking our kids to our central coast beaches, and to my mom’s pool, I show off my body the best I can to prove I have swimsuit confidence! See…I have this gorgeous Land’s End swimsuit which is a two piece. The top is a Beach Living Batik Dot Halter Tunic with:

Drawstrings at the sides adjust the coverage (love this, it’s sexy says my hubby!)
Flattering deep v-neck and shirring enhance the bust (cleavage ladies, embrace it!)
Ties at the neck (prefer this halter look)
Bra has sewn-in soft cups
Fabric provides UPF 50 sun protection (bonus!!)

The coverage hides my middle flaws and is really flattering on my body. The halter draws attention up and away from my arms that are a tricky zone for me. The bottoms are Beach Living High Rise Swimsuit Bottom with Tummy Control which smooths out the muffin top that some swim bottoms can make plus:

Wide waistband is especially flattering and doesn’t dig in
Sits just below your natural waist (Plus has a lower-cut leg opening for added coverage)
Fabric provides UPF 50 sun protection

Would you post a shot of yourself in a bathing suit for the internet to see??

I’m honored to be a part of this campaign, the swimsuit was sent free of charge, all opinions are my own.

Land’s End Polar Thin Insulator Jacket Review

November 3, 2011 by The Mom Jen 1 Comment

So I live in California, but mornings and evenings have officially dropped to the low 40’s. My husband started a new job over the summer that has him up and out of the house early leaving me to the crisp cool carpool at 7am. My youngest just started Kindergarten, so in my usual mom fashion, I walk her to the classroom and wait for the bell with her. Thank goodness I have my Land’s End Polar Thin Insulator Jacket to keep me cozy and warm on this brisk fall mornings.

I love just neutral colors, black and brown because they basically go with anything in my wardrobe. I chose the dark mahogany color and the coat fits so well. I have an old quilted vest that I love the look of and this jacket is very similar. It’s slightly tapered in the waist so that is gives a more feminine shape and not as boxy. I love that the pockets have fleece lining to keep hands warm and also they are zippered! I always carry my cell phone in my hands and don’t always lug a purse around so I can keep my phone, credit card, and keys securely in my pockets if need be!

The fleece lining around my body is nice and it isn’t overly hot when the sun does peek out. The bottom sits below my waist and bottom which I love as well as loving the extra fleece on the collar around my neck. I shot a picture of it below, I like wearing my hair up and that extra warmth around my neck feels soft and nice.The jacket is water resistant so I can feel dry in the rain or if and when we head to the snow. Overall I love the jacket, it’s light weight, not too bulky, cozy warm, and it looks good on. Land’s End never ceases to impress me with their quality clothing!

The jacket is on sale right now for $49.99 (regularly $79.50) and comes in 7 great colors!

Product was sent for honest review, opinions are 100% mine.

Get the Right Backpack for Back-to-School from Land’s End

August 24, 2011 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

My youngest daughter started Kindergarten last week and one of the most important items I believe she needed was a backpack. It’s the essential bag for all your daily needs, it holds your lunch, your school supplies, your sweater, and school notes. It’s a daily tool for school that needs to last the entire year. Luckily backpacks aren’t like shoes and in the course of the year you don’t need to buy more than one due to a growth spurt, so it’s important to make a smart investment, and that investment is one with Land’s End!

To ensure superior quality and durability, Lands’ End backpacks endure rigorous abrasion,seam strength and pull testing. Superior details such as double-strength bottoms, reinforced sail stitching on grab handles and binding on interior seams add extra value by helping packs last all year long. For safety, reflective trim keeps kids visible while padded C-shaped shoulder straps add comfort. Kids can “Make it Your Own” with a monogram, embroidery and heat transfers.

Lands’ End makes it easy for parents to pick the perfect pack by testing each backpack’s capacity and providing details on “what it fits.” The 2011 Backpack Headquarters also features handy guidelines that call out which packs will fit best based on a child’s height, including (also has L and XL):

Small – Fits Kids 3’ – 3’6
ClassMate TinyTake: The smallest in its class, but still built to last. This pack is designed to carry everything a pre‐schooler needs without weighing little ones down. It features a clear front pocket that lets kids display artwork and long zipper pulls that are easier for little hands, $24.50
Extra Activity Cinch Bag: An excellent take‐along for kids’ after‐school activities. Perfect for dance class, sports practice or field trips, the drawstring closure cinches shut for easy packing and unpacking. A zippered exterior pocket keep small items close at hand, $19.50.

Medium – Fits Kids 3’6 – 4’
ClassMate SmallHaul: Multiple pockets, a removable organizer pouch and side mesh water bottle sleeve help younger grade school kids keep everything in its place. This pack also has a quick‐release buckle that makes attaching its coordinating lunch box a snap, $29.50.
ClassMate Shoulder Bag: Kids looking for something other than a traditional backpack will love this style. One large main compartment hauls most gear while a removable pouch and exterior zippered pocket keeps small supplies organized, $34.50.
FeatherLight 100 Backpack: Believe it or not, a pack itself can add unnecessary weight to a child’s schoolwork load. This pack takes advantage of super‐strong ripstop nylon to shave off unnecessary ounces while preserving superior durability, $29.50.
FeatherLight Messenger Bag: This updated version of the traditional messenger style is anything but light on carrying capacity! Kids can express their personality by adding a pop of color with a replacement set of compression straps, $34.50 (extra straps, $5).

Our Take: My little girl (hitting just about 3 foot 4 inches) received the Featherlight 100 backpack from Land’s End. Slightly bigger to adjust to her growth over the next year (or two), this pink flower decorated pack is great! With a large zipped pouch to fit her lunch, sweater, notes, and supplies, it feels light weight even fully packed.

We had her name embroidered on the front for easy identification, inside there is also a patch inside the pack for name/address/phone number. She loves that her pack is “hers” with her name on it and it’s comforting for her first experience in an elementary school. There’s a pouch that’s inside that can hold tissues, pencils, hand sanitizer what have you. Also the front pouch has lots of room, plus side pockets for water bottles!

The side straps are adjustable to fit comfortably and we have them pulled to the tightest length at this point which leaves the excess hanging. I worry about her tripping on the excess, so I think I will pin it up with a safety pin and even higher so it doesn’t sit so low on her back.

Overall we’re really pleased by Land’s End’s quality and their commitment to make a great product for match the student and the prices are competitive. I hope we can use this backpack for at least the next 2 school years!

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We were sent product for honest review. All opinions are our own.