Family Friday: Turkish Bath Towels
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I never traveled extensively during college or in my 20s, which is normally what leads people to start singing the praises of Turkish bath towels — but they’re my new favorite thing, especially for kids and the beach, so I’m giving them a shoutout. These are big enough to be a bath sheet, and they’re very absorbent while also being super thin, which means they don’t take up the entire beach bag. They also dry really quickly, so they don’t stay wet very long between your kids’ dips in the pool or the ocean. This one is $22 and highly reviewed at Amazon, and it comes in 34 (!) colors. Cacala Pestemal Turkish Bath Towels 37 x 70 100% Cotton
(I’ve been eyeing this Turkish poncho for the kids but haven’t pulled the trigger yet — they also make superthin bathrobes, which I might consider for myself, particularly for our next vacation with the in-laws.)
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Sales of note for 5/19/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off summer-ready styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
- J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off. 5/19’s flash sale: Jardigans down to $175-$209, dresses down to $150, blazers down to $250
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories
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?
Hey, moms who hate/hated being pregnant but have more than one… *how did you get there?*
It’s basically dread of pregnancy + fear of another traumatic birth that = kiddo is gonna be an only, but like… how do you get through that if you ‘want’ to have another? I don’t know that I do but just… I don’t even know how to think about it.
Ugh, so after reading Emily Oster’s book, I had a glass of wine last night (in week 8 of my first trimester). Now I’ve of course been reading all the counterpoints by doctors all over the internet and feeling very guilty. Please somebody tell me I didn’t screw up terribly.
I’d love to crowd source some ideas for questions to ask during parent-teacher conferences. Keep in mind this is for a 2-year-old program so I’m not expecting some full blown review, but I always feel a bit passive sitting there and would love to be better prepared with questions you have found useful
I just started reading “How to Not Hate Your Husband After Having Kids,” and while I hate the title, I am actually really enjoying the book. It’s a breezy read and it’s fun seeing a real life deep dive into someone else’s marriage after kids (and, I’ll admit it, satisfaction that my marriage seemed to adjust much better after kids than hers did). She also talks to a lot of interesting people and experts. My favorite fact so far- on the list of things that wake people up, for women, crying baby is number 1. For men, it doesn’t even rank in the top ten (a “strong wind” ranks higher). Made me slightly less rage-y at my sound-asleep-a-foot-from-the-crying-baby husband last night. Anyone else read? Thoughts?
A couple of people here have recommended Allbirds. I really like the socklessness, the look, and the wool (I love my wool Glerups slippers –so breathable!). But I am looking for something slip-on…are the sneakers slip-on-able, or do you need to untie and tie them every time? The loungers are definitely slip-on but they look SO much like slippers that I’m not sure if I can pull them off.
My baby is now 7 weeks old, and I’m really struggling with what I’m supposed to be doing with him all day while I’m on maternity leave. I obviously spend a lot of time feeding him, and I take him on walks and interact with him throughout the day (singing songs, talking, doing tummy time). But for at least a couple hours a day I find myself just holding him or letting him hang out in the rock n play while I watch TV or browse the internet. I’m personally fine with having this downtime, but I wonder if there are other ways I should be interacting with him? I’ve tried reading stories but he doesn’t really focus on the pages yet so it seems like a waste. Ideas? I’ll be on leave for another 2 months.
I am just so done with Amazon. The reviews and question section on this towel are indicative of why. Apparently there are multiple sellers of this towel and it is impossible to tell whether you are getting the real deal from the company or some cheap knock-off that is more like a tablecloth. I’ve relegated Amazon to buying research only, then buy direct from the company’s website even if it more expensive. I just can’t trust any listing on Amazon and I don’t have time to mess around with returns. This is especially true for food or beauty products, which can be dangerous if they aren’t the real product or have been stored incorrectly.
Just thinking about you this morning, wishing you some rest this weekend!! You are doing a great job. Happy Friday.
Hi all. I posted a little while ago about weighing changing jobs and I really appreciated the advice. Reporting back that I did apply. I haven’t done that in quite a while, so I forgot (repressed?!) how nerve-wracking it is for things to be totally out of my control and to just have to sit and wait to hear something!
Incidentally does anyone know if in the fed sector, interviews for a posted position can begin before the close date, i.e. they just cannot make a hire before then? Or does it mean nothing can happen until the close date happens?
Just sent yet another email to daycare staff where they responded with “Yes, your husband took care of that last week, but I still need [form husband was going to turn in 2 weeks ago]”. They were super polite about it, but I know at some point they have to start thinking “Why don’t these people ever talk to each other, seriously, how hard is it to coordinate some basic forms?”
I just have to remind myself that they see a lot more dysfunction than my family and that they are too busy to care as long as the forms get turned in, but I have a feeling our daycare office staff and elementary school secretary have a pretty unique view into what things do and don’t function well in my marriage/co-parenting relationship with my husband. (See also – days when we both call kid in sick vs days when the secretary has to call and say “Kid thought you/Dad were picking him up but no one’s here or answering the phone, what gives” – luckily only happens less than once a year.)
Oh well, happy Friday.
I have a love/hate relationship with Beyonce. I know everyone gets to do pregnancy in their own way, but this constant focus on earth mother goddess is both inspiring and annoying to me. Yes, take pride in this awesome thing your body is doing. No, it does not need to be a fashion runway. It’s almost like she’s become a mommy blogger to me, but she still hasn’t done the “this is real life where there’s spit up on my shirt and my ankles are swollen” post yet. I don’t know. I don’t even know if that makes sense. But this article seems to sort of capture my annoyance part:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/27/fashion/beyonce-serena-williams-pregnancy-goals.html?_r=0