Organizing Thursday: 3 Sprouts Storage Box
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There are a lot of places that sell fabric storage boxes, including IKEA, which is the ultimate spot for affordable ones, but some of the sturdiest boxes we’ve gotten (that are also sort of gorgeous) are these kid-friendly ones from 3 Sprouts. They’re great for holding the kids’ toys, and I highly recommend them. We have the peacock and dragon (and one more that I can’t remember now), and they’re strong and don’t collapse like some we bought from Target. They look really cute on your bookshelf, too! Besides the design pictured, there are 12 others, including a mouse, an owl, and a rhino, and each is $16.99 at Amazon (Prime eligible). 3 Sprouts Storage Box
(If you’re looking for a budget option or for smaller bins, check out our earlier post on how to store toys in an Expedit/Kallax shelving unit.)
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Sales of note for 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
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?
Ugh….I just got publicly scolded by my supervisor, who replied all on an e-mail string to chew me out. Several people who were copied have reached out to me to tell me supervisor was in the wrong, don’t worry. Also, the first time in my career that someone has reached out to coach me through a difficult political situation. But it still feels so lousy and I’m trying not to cry in my office.
And now I get to spend an evening at a work function with said supervisor. WHY?
I return to work from maternity leave very soon. I have no real complaints about my job (not in law). It’s strictly 40 hours a week but not a lot of flexibility. I have a short commute and excellent compensation. I found another opportunity that sounds intriguing, far different from what I do now, that I’m well positioned for and is 100% remote. Company culture sounds amazing. I imagine it would be a paycut. Using my last few hours of maternity leave to explore this opportunity is crazy, right? Baby brain? Or is the potential to work remotely with a more progressive organization worthwhile?
OMG the person I supervised just offered me free Hamilton tickets for tonight! AND THE GOOD BABYSITTER IS FREE!!!!!!!!
The director of my kid’s preschool just sent an email with information about the different charitable activities the kids will be doing in the Christmas season. She closes by saying:
This is a wonderful way to teach our children about “giving” and showing “compassion”
for others!
Must. Resist. Urge. to Judge. Scare. Quotes.
Usually this website is not too bad for my wallet, but…too cute! Maybe actually useful!
Before my daughter was born, we got the Raccoon 3 Sprouts bin to use as her laundry hamper. Its been great for that for the past 2.5 years. Lately she keeps turning it so the Raccoon faces the wall, especially at night. I asked, and she says, “He’s mad at me.”
Has anyone here breastfed past one year? I’m just a few weeks away from the one year mark and kiddo doesn’t show any signs of wanting to stop. We’re still breastfeeding about 4 times a day plus 2-3 bottles at daycare (or from dad at night). I’m happy to keep going as long as he wants.
Do I keep pumping at work as long as he’s continuing to breastfeed? Or should I stop giving him bottles at some point and just let him nurse directly from the source when I’m around? I’m having trouble finding resources on breastfeeding past a year. I don’t hate pumping, but it’s not like I love it either. I also think I might start to get some looks at work if I’m still taking pump breaks too long after he’s a year old… but honestly I’ll do anything for my kiddo, so it doesn’t matter. Just wondering what others have done. Thanks!
Yes to the lactation consultant and I also suggest attending a nursing moms group or La Leche League meeting (which is free!). It’s very common for women to stop BFing at 6 weeks since baby goes through a growth spurt then and you’re still sleep-deprived. I’ve been BFing for 8 almost 9 months and here’s my experience (if you’re interested in BFing for longer this time). BFing in the beginning is very hard. It’s hard to have a baby attached to you every 2 hours, especially when they take 30 minutes to feed like they do at the beginning and you’re recovering from childbirth. It also means they are totally dependent on you and that you never really get a break. BUT, the juice is worth the squeeze in the long-term. It gets a bit easier at 8 weeks, it gets much easier at 3 months when they’re easier to hold and have more head control, and then it’s a total breeze at 6 months. It has meant we can travel without bottles, formula, and bottled water. And at even 8-10 weeks feeding her in the middle of the night was so much quicker than heating up/making a bottle. I could throw her on my boob and then go back to sleep 15 minutes later. Even though it’s so so exhausting and hard the first few weeks, if you stick through it it’s very convenient and free!
In terms of supply – a nursing stool. It makes a lot of women more comfortable.
Talk BFing to me.
I did it for a bit last time (6 weeks of mostly pumping because I hated actually BFing, I had a huge supply so was able to mix it with formula for another few weeks after that) but kind of hated it. This time around I have a lot more support so I may feel differently, and I’m open to trying it, but the second I feel like it’s causing more harm than good for my emotional well-being/bonding with the baby I’m done.
That being said, what supplies are worth getting? BFing isn’t cheap if you just do it for a short time! I’m thinking the following are worth getting, but please let me know if I’ve missed anything:
-The pump covered by insurance (It’s an ameda purely yours but I’ll upgrade if I’m still pumping when I go back to work)
-Bags for milk storage
-pumping br@ (I didn’t have one last time and would have made it a bit longer with one probably)
-boppy
-Pads for leakage
-Ointment for the sore bits
-pump parts (of course)
-those bags you microwave to sterilize the pump parts
Am I missing anything huge? Or included something that’s not necessary? Of course I’ll have bottles because I’ll need those regardless, and appropriate nursing clothes. Like I said, I don’t want to drop a bunch of money on something that may only last a few weeks.
Does anyone have experience with the PB grow with you craft tables? Assuming they hold up as advertised, they seem like a good option and I’m thinking of pulling the plug for christmas.
These are adorable. I might need the hedgehog for myself. The big guy (12) is a little too old for these, I think. If anyone needs a fun escapist read, the “Regency Romance” Frederica is on sale for $1.99 for the Kindle.
Tell me about three-year olds. My kiddo seems to have undergone a change recently. She used to be a bit reserved, a good listener, and I could have a conversation with her. Now, she is unlike her former self. For example, she previously would never just run around screaming at the park, she could sit and color for a good 30 minutes at home, and I felt like I could sit and chat with her and explain a concept. Now, she runs around in circles at the park and at home, she goes from one activity or toy to the next. Its hard to explain, but I feel like I am not connecting with her. We have have had some changes: new school, travel, illness, spoiled by grandma visit, all at once and I am wondering if she just needs some time to come down from that whirlwind or has she changed for good?