Splurge or Save Thursday: Caning Natural Tote Handbag
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Need a bag on a budget? Target is one of my favorite places for fun and stylish bags like this one that won’t break the bank.
Instead of natural cane, this tote is made from woven plastic, so no worries if it gets a little wet. The large size and open top make it perfect for summer outings to the beach, farmers market, or picnicking. Add a zippered pouch or two so little things don’t get lost.
This tote is $35 at Target and is available with yellow, black, or brown trim.
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
What are your best strategies for bringing older (elementary aged, no strollers) kids to a largish amusement park? What to bring, how to prep, etc. Outside food is not allowed. Weather may be iffy (cool in the morning, chance of rain). Don’t want to carry too much, but want to have what we need (ponchos, long sleeves). Want to ride some big rides, though one kid may skip those (he’s old enough to hang by himself a little.)
My Ker…doesn’t like school. He’s doing fine with all the standard markers – schoolwork, friends, behavior, etc….he just doesn’t like anything except recess, aftercare, and getting picked up (his words). He’s increasingly unhappy to go in the mornings (lots of crying until things settle down at breakfast), and not looking forward to 1st grade when asked.
When we’ve spoken, he’s told me he doesn’t like his teacher, doesn’t like the learning, etc. He’s asked why his old preschool, where he did TK, doesn’t have 1st grade because he wishes he can go back because there are more toys.
He’s very strong/ahead of the pack academically for now but not to the point where I think he is bored or blowing through the work, so I can’t say it’s not a challenging environment. We’ve also tested him for GT, and like his Mom, he meets all except one domain so doesn’t qualify – we will try again in 1st when grades are a factor for GT and see if that qualifies him for 2nd and above.
The transition from preschool/daycare to K wasn’t an easy one for him, but he found his groove after a few months, and now it feels almost like the beginning of the school year! Not sure if this is because it’s nearing the end of the school year in our region (DH thinks its likely him being over it at the end of the year) or something else.
DH and I agreed to keep an eye on it in 1st and re-assess anything if needed. I’m trying not to push my BUT I LOVED LEARNING AT SCHOOL WHY DONT YOU? attitude on him. Any advice or experience welcome, especially from parents of elementary aged kids/older kids!
How soon did you start showing? It’s not my first pregnancy, but it’s the first that’s made it past 10 weeks. I’m 10w5d now and debating constantly whether this is bloat (I think it is…) or if there’s a bump.
Shopping Rec:
I’ll be bringing my baby to a visitation soon and I’m stumbling on finding an appropriate outfit for him. Baby boy options are already so limited. Everything I’m finding is either really Summer themed and casual, has sharks or dinosaurs on it, or looks super uncomfortable (ex. denim). His outfit doesn’t need to be super formal (Grandma was not catholic). I’m sure my extended family is not going to be judging his outfit much. My son is also pretty large for his age. He’s almost 6 months and is filling out 9 month outfits in length and width.
For reference, I normally buy his clothes at Target because it’s convenient. Has anyone seen anything cute lately that fits the bill or have any recommendations?
My son is watching Pokemon, and the voices are so high pitched, I feel like the neighbourhood dogs are howling.
What is your least favourite kid show?
I’m 6 weeks pregnant and haven’t told people yet, and my friend just invited me to a concert that will be happening in 4 months (that normally I’d be happy to attend). What should I tell her? Google says pregnant people should avoid loud concerts, and it also just sounds like it’d be exhausting to be standing around for 2-3 hours so I’d prefer to skip.