Weekend Open Thread
This post may contain affiliate links and CorporetteMoms may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Something on your mind? Chat about it here.
Sales of note for 7/15/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale is open for everyone — here’s our roundup!
- Ann Taylor – Semiannual sale, extra 50% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 40-60% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
- Eloquii – Limited time, 100s of styles starting at $9
- J.Crew – End of season cashmere sale, take 40% off select cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Sitewide Sale, save 25% with code — 48 hours only! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – All markdowns, buy 2 get 1 free, on TOP of an extra 40% off (ends 7/15)
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
You can also try posting on a listserv for extra parts. I got about a million extra bottles, flanges, etc, and it was awesome. The only thing I bought new was the little white circle flaps — I forget their official name. Those wear out pretty quickly so no sense in getting them used.
And I washed everything but the flappy white circles in the dishwasher using the “sanitize” setting (I kept the parts in a bin on the counter and did a big load every few days, along with bottles).
I have a babywearing coat which I love! Prepping for pumping at work – I have a Medela double electric pump. It was decently pricey and the extra parts aren’t cheap but I shouldn’t be stingy and buy a few more sets so I don’t need to clean after each use, right? I am planning on using the dishwasher at work to clean parts and sterilise in the microwave at the end of each day.