Organizing Thursday: 4-Cube Organizer
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I’ve often seen bins like this at Crate & Barrel and elsewhere for $200–$300. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that was $50 for a fairly large shelf, but Target has them. (That price means you put it together yourself, of course.) It looks like a good find if you’re on the hunt for something to store toys or other kid things, and the description notes that it’s compatible with Threshold 13″ storage bins and Threshold cube accessories. It has pretty mixed reviews, but at $50 it seems like it’d be worth a try. 4-Cube Organizer with Potato-Bins
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Sales of note for 12.10
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty deals on skincare (ends 12/14) including La Mer, Kate Somerville, Dior, Sunday Riley, Dyson, and gift sets — the deals include reader favorite lip balms Dior Addict, NARS Afterglow, and Clinique’s Black Honey, as well as Too Faced mascara and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes.
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, up to 50% off outerwear
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale + extra 25% off 2+ items
- J.Crew – Up to 60% off everything, with 40% off their newest styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
- Macy’s – 15% off beauty, including Tarte, Clinique, Dior and gift sets
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
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?
So maybe this is a dumb question, but I can mix formula and b*milk in the same bottle right? I’m pumping at work and probably 2-3 oz short of what he’s eating at daycare during the day. Can I just add a couple ounces of formula to one of the bottles and stop stressing about it? We make bottles the night before – it’s not going to separate weirdly or something? I think I’m probably overthinking this.
TLDR; I’m bringing back a conversation that’s been had on here a million times – wondering whether to have another child. I would love to hear from other moms who have had the same or similar thoughts while making this tough decision.
I’ll be 38 in April, so age is a consideration. I have a 19 month old son and an almost-12 year old stepdaughter. My husband and I have lightly discussed having another baby, and need to discuss it more intensely, so I’m trying to orient my own thoughts.
My physical concerns – we’re both getting older, obviously. We conceived quickly the first time; if that doesn’t happen this time, I could be 40 before giving birth. There are more chromosome problems as you get older, which was also a concern when I was AMA with my son. I’m still having some lower back pain and foot pain which were exacerbated during pregnancy and obviously won’t improve with another one, though I’m working on it now. I’m also terrified of having twins, which I know is more likely with an older mother (terrified because of the financial aspect mainly).
It’s already a tight question on finances, because daycare costs will soar (can’t have new baby at same daycare as my son; they start at 12 months). If we had twins, I honestly do not know how we could afford it – especially as we’d have to get another car to even fit our whole family. My mom watched my son for much of his first year, which lessened the financial impact then, but had its own other issues. Not sure I’d be willing to do that again, even if she offered – she is not local to us. I could consider paying less into my retirement, which I hate in theory. My organization has a great match where putting in 8% of my salary is matched 150% (so my contribution of 8% turns into 20%). But if that’s the best way to free up more money for a few years, I guess I could do it. Neither my husband nor I make huge money but I do make more than him.
The lifestyle thoughts I have are probably the same for anyone considering another child – going back to that tough first year, more busy and less flexible lives, general impact on home life (relaxing my lax standards even more), time off of work for illnesses etc., how to get two kids clean, in bed, fed. I’ve also thought about potential stress on our marriage as money and time get tighter. And the impact on my SD, who loves her brother, but might feel more excluded if there are two children close in age.
I am excited for the idea of more joy and more love in our family, and the idea of a new little personality (while being terrified we are lulled into a false sense of security with our fairly-easy current baby). I love the idea of having two kids close in age to play together, which is something both my husband and I enjoyed growing up.
I know there is no right answer. I would love to hear any feedback, and I apologize for the novel!
Talk me down, moms?
Daycare is always sending out notes like, “remember to bring in something to exchange for our love and friendship party! healthy treats or toys only, please no sweets!” (also for birthdays, xmas, etc.) OK so fine, I order some shovels off Oriental Trading for kiddo to give to her friends. And she comes home with a MILLION lollipops and cookies and candy bracelets. And it’s just frustrating.
[My stance on treats is that they’re fine as treats. Like, “on Friday after school you can pick one of your candies to eat!” My kid’s stance is that she should eat all the treats until they’re gone and then she should get more… because she’s three.]
So I am thinking of not sending her to school on candy party days any more (next up will be their easter egg hunt) because last night and this morning she was just beside herself because she couldn’t have a lollipop on the drive home/for dinner/for breakfast, and she’s got a ridiculous memory so we hid something and she was like, “but where’s my cookie from Eleanor!?!?” It feels really mean to not let her go to school for a party, but at the same time, I hate having to fight with her about her candy haul for days…
Have any of y’all done this? Is it too mean?
Has anyone raised their kids with basically no screen time? I don’t want to set off a firestorm, but my partner and I are leaning towards that. All I’ve heard from friends and family is that this is impossible and kind of mean. Some family members have been very critical of this choice. Our child is under 2 and there’s no screen time right now. But under 2 means that the environment is pretty easy to control. Has anyone done this as their child aged? How did it impact them with their peers?
Just to be clear, if you want your child to have their own ipad and it works for your family, that’s great! I know screen time is a hot button issue and I totally respect all the parents out there making the best choices for their kids.
Thanks for all the advice on increasing milk supply – I’ve seen a few ounce increase over the past few days but also realised that I was being silly being so resistant to adding in a formula bottle to give myself a bit of breathing room. Baby used up the last of the frozen stash today so I bought a few bottles to make sure that he’s always got enough food.
Vacation planning with toddler question. We’d like to meet my brother and his girlfriend (late 20’s) for a short vacation and are considering Mexico City. Has anyone traveled with a two year old here and have recommendations on neighborhoods/kid friendly activities/best transport options? Staying in one location in a city AirBnb is probably best for this group and we are open to other toddler friendly suggestions in surrounding cities/countries that have direct flights from DC and the West Coast. Thanks for your suggestions!
Has anyone recently done research or gone to Palm Beach area of Florida while pregnant? It looks like there is no warning for the area on the CDC website but I am trying to do due diligence on my research. We would be traveling there in early May when I am roughly 22 weeks pregnant and would be sticking pretty exclusively to a hotel for all activities (so no swamp areas). TIA!