Finally Friday: Drape Front Cardigan
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This cardigan has 800+ positive reviews over at Nordstrom and looks deliciously soft. I have yet to bite because it looks a bit more robe-like than what I usually want/need — but it does look pretty cute as a robe in some of the other pictures where they’ve styled it on top of lingerie. The sweater is machine wash/tumble dry, available in 11 colors as well as regular and plus sizes, and is $92. Barefoot Dreams® Drape Front Cardigan
(Speaking of, Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! Did anyone else end up spending way too much time hand-addressing Valentine’s cards and candy packets to everyone in your kid’s preschool class? Just me? Alrighty then.)
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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?
It’s a boy!!!!!!! And looking good on chromosome front. Just got the call from the NIPT test. I feel like I can finally relax! And make more jokes about a geriatric pregnancy.
My two-year-old’s cheeks are really suffering this winter, but when we put on lotion, he says it hurts or itches. Notwithstanding that he is two, so his statements may or may not be true, can you recommend any gentle lotions for toddler cheeks? We’ve tried Johnson & Johnson, and one apiece from Honest Co. and Burt’s Bees. Aquaphor doesn’t hurt him, but he wipes it off pretty quickly and it really mucks up his clothes.
Tips on good plane toys for a 2 year old? Taking a long trip and hoping to have some new surprises to keep kiddo busy/ happy. Props if easy to transport/ hard to spill! So far I have those invisible ink markers/ coloring books and magnetic tiles. (links to follow). She’ll have her own seat (sadly, for my pocketbook) so a little bit of space. Thanks!
Yesterday I filled out Valentines for my four-month old’s infant class. Last night I thought about whether the other parents would skip out, and if all the kids would get valentines from my daughter and she wouldn’t get any, and how irrationally sad I’d be. Told my dad about it this morning and he said “yeah, you’ll worry about that until she goes to college.” Anyone else absolutely ridiculous about it?
Childcare woes: After discovering that our nanny played on her computer all day, largely ignored the kids, and would tell me that she was out and about with the kids while she was actually at her own house, we let her go. Her last day is today. I am simultaneously relieved and panicked. I have been on the hunt for a new nanny for two weeks now, with very few prospects. I FINALLY talked over the phone with someone who seemed great earlier this week and we talked about her coming over to meet the kids. Aaannnddd… radio silence. My mom will provide care for two weeks (and next week is winter break in NE so my DH is home). So I have three weeks, but still trying not to panic. Seriously considering just forking over the cash to an agency to find someone for us.
Oh and as for the Valentines for the preschool set: Our preschool requested handmade valentines. I almost sent in globs of wet toilet paper as that is my daughter’s favorite “art and craft” and according to her, a glob of wet toilet paper is love.
I am 39 weeks and super nauseous and have no appetite. Anyone know if this a pre-labor thing or is it more likely I am getting sick?
I’m a huge fan of the Bobeau One-Button Fuzzy Fleece Wrap Cardigan, which I just noticed is now on sale in a ton of colors. It’s super soft and the button offers the perfect amount of coverage while still allowing easy access. I just ordered a few more – this with black leggings and a black nursing tank is probably going to be my uniform for the next few months.
I own a similar cardigan from Barefoot Dreams and it’s like wearing a wonderful blanket. I mostly wear it around the house and maybe for running errands, but I love it.
Is there a way to anticipate/predict when your p e r i 0 d will return after a baby?
Context: My daughter is going on six months. I had a copper IUD placed at 8 weeks pp. Perhaps due to baby’s incessant, round-the-clock nursing, haven’t had the merest whisper of Aunt Flo, but at this point I am getting nervous about suddenly beginning to bleed again in public with no notice. Does this happen? Should I just go around wearing a pad all the time? That seems excessive since it could be many more months yet… but I don’t want to be caught “unprotected.”