A collage of pumps and bags

Weekend Open Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale ends on June 3, but there is so much great stuff still left in the sale that I thought I’d do another round-up — you can check it out here. All of the shoes pictured here are under $100 (yay!) — meanwhile, the…

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Satya Zodiac Necklace
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Budget Thursday: Satya Zodiac Necklace

When I heard that T.J.Maxx had an online shopping presence, I was skeptical. Most of the fun of shopping there is the thrill of the hunt, which isn’t as fun when just using the scroll bar. However, my husband ordered a few things from there so I took a look. OK, so I was right…

Italian Leather Large Bucket Bag
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Accessory Tuesday: Hair Tie Bracelet 

My left wrist feels naked without my ugly black hair elastic around it. My mom, who has always had short hair, used to say, “You always have that ‘schmatta’ (Yiddish for a tattered rag) around your wrist.” I’ve tried keeping hair elastics in my bag, in my pocket, etc., but nowhere is more convenient than…

AG The Stilt Cigarette Leg Jeans by AG

Holiday Weekend Open Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. How is it Memorial Day already — and which sales are you most excited about as a working mom? (Are you traveling with your family at all? Picnicking? Grilling? Doing anything in particular to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military?) On…