Finally Friday: Rosalyn Lara Boot
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A reader was just singing the praises of these boots as being super comfortable despite their 1.75″ heel, and the numerous five-star reviews at Zappos back that claim up. They’re available in regular and wide sizes 6-10. Clarks Rosalyn Lara
Psst: what are your best tips for keeping kids busy and well behaved when company comes? We’re hosting friends for brunch tomorrow; my plan thus far is to make a big batch of playdoh to keep them at the table. Also: any fun family brunch recipes you care to share?
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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?
I’m currently reading and enjoying How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk based on recommendations here. Any recommendations for books about how to teach kids about money? My kid is almost 5 so it’s probably time to start an allowance but I am struggling to choose a system, and ideally would like to read a book talking about different ways of handling allowances rather than one that endorses a particular method.
I need a new swimsuit that I can comfortably chase my toddler in. Does the skirt-effect make this too frumpy?
http://www.dillards.com/p/alex-marie-paisley-print-high-neck-one-piece/505875017?di=04621320_zi_black&categoryId=-10005&facetCache=pageSize%3D100%26beginIndex%3D0%26orderBy%3D1
I was hoping my one maternity clothes splurge would be on a great pair of jeans. But I cannot find a single place where I can sort by inseam, and every pair of designer maternity jeans appears to be 31-32″ inseam. I’m thinking I’m going to buy from Gap because they have tall sizes. I’m a little sad I can’t buy Paige jeans which are my favesies.
Also, thank you to everyone for your stroller suggestions a few weeks ago – I found a used Uppababy Vista and it is the perfect size for me and my tall husband. Now to find a lighter, less expensive umbrella stroller with the adjustable handles (aka stroller unicorn).
I take back everything I said yesterday re how I like that my toddler testing us shows her confidence, independence, and voice developing. This morning was a nightmare! A new record for us: 3 hours from time of waking to completing dropoff at daycare. And she laid the mom guilt on me real thick: mama, no go to school today; snuggles today. I mean seriously! Thankful for two straight days with her….but scared for Monday morning already!
I like to do what my kids call “egg bake” for brunches because you prepare it all the night before and bake it the next morning. Just be aware that it can take a little longer to bake than the recipe calls for if you put a cold-from-the-fridge pan into the oven. Recipes to follow.
I also like to do crock-pot oatmeal as a brunch option, since I know my kids like oatmeal, and again, you can make it the night before, or you can prepare it the morning of and then keep it warm by using the crock pot as a water bath.
Do you really want to keep the kids at the table? I might suggest some other quiet activity they can do alone on the floor near the table, like a floor puzzle or those water-drawing pen books.
No suggestions re: keeping kids busy but I recommend breakfast pizza for brunch! So easy and so good, lots of recipes on pinterest but can customize to people’s tastes. You use pilllsbury pizza dough, cover in cheese, eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, really anything, and bake!
Early TJ. Our nanny unexpectedly quit due to health problems. We are interviewing new nannies and have a decent pool from a nanny agency. Our former nanny was in her 50s, she was a good but not great fit for our family. Any thoughts on hiring a younger woman (in her 20s) versus an older woman? Obviously each nanny will be different, but I think that there are some general generational differences and want some thoughts from the hive.
These seem a bit frumpy but probably not too noticeably so with pants.
I’m headed back to work soon after taking my maternity leave. I’ve dry cleaned my work clothes. Any other advice on how to prepare for the transition?
Baby takes a bottle w/no issues; I am planning to continue to b/feed and pump at work, but haven’t built up a “stash.” How far in advance do I need to start doing that? Other tips for pumping at work?
Also, should I be trying to get baby onto a schedule now (she’s just over 3 months)? We’re still wait-listed for daycare so for the foreseeable future she will be staying at home with family, no need to get her ready to go anywhere. My plan is just to nurse her in the AM before I leave and not much else.