Accessory Tuesday: Ribbed Pom Beanie
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The wind is starting to bite and this hat is exactly what I need now.
There’s nothing like a cute pom beanie to keep your head cozy on a blustery day — this one is made from a warm, wool-blend yarn and features a classic ribbed knit topped with a fluffy pom.
It comes in six colors ranging from bold (“matador red”) to neutral (“sea salt”). I’m tempted to get a few to coordinate with my coats!
Athleta’s Ribbed Pom Beanie is $42.
Sales of note for 3/21/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Spring sale, up to 50% off: Free People, AllSaints, AG, and more
- Ann Taylor – 25% off suiting + 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + 20% off
- Eloquii – 50% off elevated essentials + extra 50% off sale
- J.Crew – 25% off select linen & cashmere + up to 50% off select styles + extra 40% off sale
- J.Crew Factory – Friends & Family Sale: Extra 15% off your purchase + extra 50% off clearance + 50-60% off spring faves
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash Sale: Get the Ultimate Jardigan for $198 on sale; use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Buy 1 get 1 50% off everything, includes markdowns
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?
My husband has apparently been abducted by aliens and replaced by a being that looks like my husband but is suggesting that I take a relaxing trip either alone or with my mother. I must capitalize on this and make reservations before my actual husband is returned from the mothership. I have no idea where to go. Any suggestions for a relaxing winter getaway within driving distance of Virginia, preferably also easily accessible from Pittsburgh? Looking for hotel-style lodging (not a rental home or a B and B), pretty mountain or lake scenery, good takeout food, walkable area of cute shops, in a COVID-conscious location so we can relax and not worry too much about unmasked antivaxxers. Bonus if there is snowshoeing or downhill skiing, but it’s not necessary because mom doesn’t ski.
what are you gifting the 7/8/9 year old girls in your life? I need inspiration.
Cross posting from main site because I know some folks are just here.
Quick update and thanks — after yesterday’s advice, we have an intake appointment with Pacific NW Fertility for oncology related fertility preservation this morning. It was super fast and easy to set up, and it turns out Amazon’s reproductive care benefits are rather extraordinary. So we are feeling hopeful. Still nothing from pathology. Thank you all so much for the well wishes and advice!
Need gift buying advice. In looking at a looong winter ahead, want to get our 2YO something fun for basement since we sold our unused montessori climber. We already have a mini trampoline. He’s very into jumping and as of late, “crashing” into things – both himself and cars. I’m looking at a mini blocksy couch, the up/down ramps, or a set of smaller foam blocks for building and crashing. Can anyone vouch for longevity, versatility of these things, or provide an enthusiastic vote for one of these options, or another I may not be considering? I’ve been deliberating for far too long. THANK YOU!
I just saw the comment on ASD-1 kid yesterday. I have a son who is also ASD-1 and completely understand what you mean about straddling the disability line– our son does not have a lot of sensory problems and doesn’t melt down but does struggle with social things, and we do have issues with people thinking that since he isn’t being disruptive, he doesn’t need support. And I haven’t clicked with any other autism moms because they are usually dealing with way harder things than us or they are on the other end and have a kid who just presents as quirky and doesn’t need much support.
Anyway, our son is just turned 6, so younger than yours, but so far I have been proactive with telling other parents, teachers, extracurricular people, etc. about his autism in advance. I was a little on the fence about that, because it seems weird to share what is really his private medical info if he wasn’t going to have any problems, but I think it helps the adults think ahead of time about what they might expect and how to react, and generally helps no one get caught by surprise if something pops up. I’ve found that most of the time they usually talk to their kids about it too, depending on how much that might bother you. I was okay with it, and it seems to have helped his peers to know that they didn’t do something wrong if he wanders off in the middle of them speaking to him, for example. I was worried he’d get TOO much leeway– he is totally capable of behaving well, and I didn’t want him thinking he had a free jerk pass– but so far that has not been the case with school or swim teachers or other parents.
Treatment-wise, we had a great experience with the Early Start Denver Model, which is kind of ABA-based but much more holistic than the sort of transactional, stim-suppressing ABA that gets a bad rap. He made astounding progress. We transitioned him out of that recently and into just speech and OT, and both are doing a good job of helping him practice scenarios he might encounter, and they also have associated social/play groups where he can practice with other neurotypical kids and with kids who also need practice– it has also helped him learn to be patient with other kids who are more disabled than he is, which I think is really valuable.
Has anyone tried the Elvie pump? Is it as good as it seems? I have to exclusively pump and although I will be on maternity leave for another five months, pumping plus feeding my daughter (currently four weeks old) takes a TON of time. The Elvie sounds great but at $$$ I’d love to hear real reviews
Did anyone buy a power wheels for their older toddler? Would you recommend?
Tips for stopping Thumbsucking in an 11 month old? He started around 5-6 months and won’t stop. I want to stop it before he develops ulcers on his thumb (it’s that bad) and he also has a high palate. I am looking at buying those thumb guards off Amazon. Any success stories?
My dad and 3 year old are (sweetly) obsessed with each other. They see each other once or twice a month, including weekend trips to my parents’ house a few hours away. It’s a good situation, with one exception- my dad has a tendency to say annoying and sometimes politically incorrect phrases that my son loves to parrot. He will keep it up regardless of whether he’s around my dad or not. There is one (pretty innocuous) one in particular that drives me and my husband crazy- DS will say it a few times a day. My parents will be visiting for Thanksgiving and then my son will be going back to their house for the weekend. Is there a nice way for me to tell my dad to knock it off, or is this something I should let go? Need a gut check here.
I’m due in March and have no interest in trying to pick out a bunch of matching baby clothes. Is there such a thing as a big bundle of baby clothes that will have most of what I need? I’d be happy to drop a couple hundred dollars on a big set of matching stuff. Looking for more than just a few pieces in a set.
Recommendations for somewhat lightweight winter boots for a 5-6 yr old? Should be waterproof, but don’t have to be rigid plastic like most snowboots.
We love the Superfit brand from Europe, but I’m not sure I want to pay for shipping and risk delays.
Example: https://www.babyshop.com/mars-winter-boots-black/p/418011
Looking for advice about how to best manage the transition from one kid (15 months) to two with my nanny. I am fortunate to have 12 weeks of maternity leave, but it’s unclear what to me what are fair expectations in terms of how much my nanny will be contributing during that time. Ideally I would like to be able to spend some time while she is here doing things for myself, whether that’s resting, exercise, doing some work, etc. Is it reasonable to expect my nanny will be watching both kids at times, or should we plan to get extra help if that’s what I want? In our contract with our nanny we agreed to pay an additional amount per hour upon having a second child, but never discussed expectations about how that will work and when it would start. I don’t want to be resentful because I’m paying more but she’s not actually caring for both kids. Any advice would be much appreciated!