Splurge or Save Thursday: Bias Pleated Backpack
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.
Here’s a backpack I would not let my kids near.
If you’re a longtime reader, you know I love Issey Miyake’s designs, and this bag is no exception. The bag merges style and function — the pleats both create dimension and allow the bag to expand. It also taps into that first-day-of-school joy (if the first day also came with a huge first paycheck)!
This backpack is $690 at Nordstrom.
Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
T (age 6) headed off to Portugal with his grandpa today! I took them to the airport and there was a little tremble at security but he said a very brave “bye bye mumma, see you Thursday!” and walked on through. My poor husband thinks the next week will be all lie-ins and couple time, but I’ve got a to do list :)
Recommendations for an all inclusive resort in Mexico or the Carribean (ideally a non stop flight from DC) for about 1K a night, good for kids and decent food (yes I know this is subjective)? Nice beach is a bonus but not a necessity, but we do like all inclusive to take the stress out of meals. We like to get our December trip booked far in advance because resorts fill up so quickly at that time, plus I like something to look forward to! We would prefer a resort on the smaller side but am open to ideas.
I need a token (~$5) valentines gift idea for my 10.5 y/o girl. My other two (5,7) are getting small stuffies but she won’t want one. I’m leaning bath product, but would love other suggestions. Mask/nailpolish would stir drama with the other two because the like those things also. Gift card seems…small.
I’ve been mulling over the discussion about friendships and am upset at how much of myself I saw in the comments. I’m absolutely that friend who pulled back, who disappeared. The last 10 years have been a blur of agonizing PPD, the death of a close friend, a sibling, and both my in-laws (separately, but just a few years apart), a serious health issue in my child requiring an extended hospitalization, a struggling spouse, and a job that is relentless. I’m finally, finally, feeling like I am pulling myself out of the fog and trying to rediscover what makes me happy. I miss my friends. Honestly if social media didn’t exist, I wouldn’t have had any connection with them at all (thank you Insta).
My question is, how do I reestablish these friendships? I had coffee with one friend and I felt so awkward – she knows everything I’ve been through, but at the same time the guilt just ate at me that I haven’t been a good friend for so, so long. I was already an introvert but I’m struggling to not be a complete social ostrich.
i really don’t like whoever invented those bff friendship necklaces with two halves, though i’m sure girls would still find another way to be exclusive. also moms, do you really need to have your kindergarteners purchase those
Am I really naive to think we can get in and out of the American Girl doll store (shopping and lunch) in <2.5 hours?
Rant.
Kiddo finally went on meds for ADHD. Immediately it helped with the impulsiveness and focus issues that teacher was concerned with in school. Minimal/no side effects. First month was great!! Kid was still themselves but able to sort of reign in the shouting out answers.
Of course, first time it comes to refill and pharmacy is out and won’t get any for a month-ish. Turns out all pharmacies are out in my area so we do an alternate medicine when it’s clear that it will be longer than a couple days.
Surprise! A couple weeks in and kid DOES have side effects on this med… specifically rage and emotional outbursts happening at school. Well, okay. Let’s stop that med ASAP, right? Husband is able to track down med #1 except we have to jump through hoops because kid just got a similar prescription less than 30 days ago. Husband is dealing with the ped, but…
Guys. It is so freaking hard!! It’s freaking low dose controlled release stimulant meds!! And seeing my poor kid just legitimately struggling sucks.