by Muffy Mendoza
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Most of the time when my husband comes home from work this is what I am wearing: a pair of sweats or pajama pants and one of his oversized t-shirts. He usually greets me with a kiss. While that’s nice, it’s not exactly the reaction that I want. “I’m glad to see you,” “You look beautiful,” or even a slap on the butt would be more my speed.
But, to be honest, I don’t usually feel that way when he gets home. After running after the kids, getting dinner ready and throwing on his NY Marathon t-shirt that looks like I was caught in a drive-by shooting, I usually feel like Steelers’ wide receiver Mike Wallace after one of his toughest workouts. So, when my dad came to me with the idea to spruce up my home-time wardrobe [likely a suggestion from my husband] I was game.
All it took was a trip to Smithfield Street and a walk into Burlington Coat Factory, and one evening later I went from looking like one of my husband’s basketball buddies to this:
It may not seem like much, but my hubby loved it. What I love about these new-age house coats is that while I’m still sweaty and tired, it doesn’t show. And even if I haven’t had it on all day, it acts as a quick cover up. So when I hear my hubby’s car door slam I just slap it on and he doesn’t even know that my wholly t-shirt is still underneath. The first day I wore it I got a butt slap, a kiss and a little bit of a precursor to a make-out session. All Right—as Wendy Williams would say!
Also, these little slip-ons make great gifts for new mommies and experienced mommies. Did I mention that it was only $9.99? So, guess what I got for my birthday this year. My hubby got me an Ashro upgrade and now I have over 10 of these babies. I’m telling you mamas, this is one to try.
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