Accessory Tuesday: Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet
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This is a pretty bracelet that combines a traditional tennis bracelet look with a trendy bolo sliding closure. I like how the CZ stones are small and it’s appropriate for everyday wear. I also like that the look is not overly costume-jewelry and that it’s nice for layering with other bracelets. Also, the price is right at $58. This bracelet by Shashi is available at Shopbop. Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet
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Sales of note for 3/21/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Spring sale, up to 50% off: Free People, AllSaints, AG, and more
- Ann Taylor – 25% off suiting + 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + 20% off
- Eloquii – 50% off elevated essentials + extra 50% off sale
- J.Crew – 25% off select linen & cashmere + up to 50% off select styles + extra 40% off sale
- J.Crew Factory – Friends & Family Sale: Extra 15% off your purchase + extra 50% off clearance + 50-60% off spring faves
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash Sale: Get the Ultimate Jardigan for $198 on sale; use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Buy 1 get 1 50% off everything, includes markdowns
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?
What is everyone doing about their house cleaners? Ours is on a cruise right now (ugh) so I do not want her to come for at least the 14 day quarantine (if not longer). Should I be paying her even though she isn’t coming? Or will that hinder her from filing for unemployment?
I’ve seen several activity lists going around, but I haven’t seen anything that has a lot of ideas specific to young toddlers who have very limited attention spans. I tried to do a Cosmic Kids Yoga video with my 21 month old yesterday and she just giggled at me until we got to a pose laying on the ground (then she joined me and said “Mama night night!”), Does anyone have a list of activities specific to this age group? So far we’ve done coloring, bubbles, and lots short videos (Elmo, Daniel Tiger, etc.)
This situation we’re in is decidedly unfunny, but I had to give my 5-year-old DD credit for making me laugh today.
Our elderly cat, who has some digestive issues, left us a hairball present on the kitchen floor. DD saw it and her immediate reaction was, “Ohhhhh no. The cat has the coronas.”
So that’s what I’m calling it now. The coronas.
Interesting to hear two such different perspectives. We are absolutely sheltering in place. And I’m amazed to hear people are having to pay for closed daycare. Even more so in areas where they are not yet ordered to shelter in place. That is absolutely not the case here. I’m not saying it’s a good or bad thing, I’m just saying what is.
What really made me think twice is that literally every other person I’ve spoken to (so no fewer than 7 other families who also use nannies in-home, observing shelter in place) has had no issue, and their respective nannies didn’t even ask about not coming.
I need a gut check. I am in the Bay Area and we are under a shelter-in-place order. The order specifically exempts in-home childcare providers. I texted my nanny, who has worked for us for almost 2 years, to confirm she would be here as usual. But also let her know we could start later than usual to give everyone more time to rest (and since we are working from home and don’t need to commute). She texted me back and said there is a shelter-in-place order and “none of her other nanny friends are working for three works during this order and are being paid.” I find this hard to believe considering she is specifically exempt from this order and being fully paid for three weeks without providing any work, and making it impossible for me to work, seems insane. Keep in mind this is in addition to two weeks of paid vacation (and all paid federal holidays) she is already taking. And, every other person on our street has their nanny as usual this morning. I texted her to tell her I understood if she is uncomfortable, but that is her choice considering she is exempt from the order. Keep in mind she is young, has no children of her own, and would be in our house as usual with our 2 year old she has watched for the last almost 2 years. No venturing out.
Am I in the wrong for being seriously irritated by this? You are exempt, this is three weeks of shelter-in-place we are dealing with, and you want to be paid on top of that? Even though you are making it impossible for me to work, and that is how I pay you?
This is a new landscape, and I’m trying to be sensitive. This is someone we’ve had a good relationship with for a long time. But this is getting under my skin. Help?
Can someone link me to reliable information about COVID-19 symptoms? CDC’s three bullets are very vague. I need them for a loved one who is running hot, but not yet fever, aching, her baseline breathing is normal but can’t take a deep breath without a dry cough. No known exposure but didn’t hunker down until Saturday evening and community spread is occurring (albeit at a low rate) in her location. This is all too much…
I have just been asked to sign a WFH agreement that specifies I am not allowed to watch my child while I WFH. Would you sign it? I know it’s just a CYA for my employer but this seems a little extra given the circumstances. All schools are closed and they just closed all bars and restaurants (except for takeaway) because we’re in an area with hundreds of transmission cases, not that that matters for this, IMO.
Continuing thread from yesterday about giving birth right now: I delivered at a Bay Area hospital Sunday. (Healthy baby girl, yay!) They implemented a one visitor/support person rule for all birthing parents and banned any other visitors and anyone under 14 years old. Visitors with any cold symptoms were banned (one woman’s husband had a cough, and they sent him home, leaving the mom to do the rest alone). Otherwise the stringent hygiene practices in labor and delivery were the same. My doctor also mentioned that they were telling patients due in the next few weeks that they could opt for inductions at 39 weeks to try to get in and out before the hospitals started getting hit with more COVID-19 cases. Everyone was really in a community spirit, and I was so grateful to the nurses, staff, and doctors working through the madness.
I’m in fundraising (major gifts) and it’s impossible to do my job right now and our numbers for all of 2020 are going to be terrible. There is no way I’ll make my goal for the year. Flashbacks to 2008. I know it’s a really small thing in the face of everything (I work in medical research fundraising, I get it), but I am just feeling so much job anxiety right now. Plus, it is so hard to do any sort of work with my 3.5 year old at home. My husband’s boss is (ludicrously) not allowing them to WFH so he is taking 5 days of PTO in the next two weeks, but otherwise I’m home all day trying to entertain my kids and figure out what kind of work I can actually do when 1) I can’t meet anyone in person, 2) everyone is holding tight to their money, 3) the market is awful. Thankfully my 13yo SD is home with us some days so she can help entertain my son, but I feel like I’m barely holding it together. It’s also a forecast of rain every day for the next two weeks so forget sending them outside. I feel so worried about everything.
I know everyone is probably tired of hearing about COVID but I am living in a nightmare. My husband works in healthcare and we have spent the last few days grappling with whether they have enough protective gear to keep themselves safe. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF WHATEVER YOU HOLD DEAR, STAY HOME UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. I wish we had the luxury of just staying home but my husband has a moral obligation to go out and help. People are going to die. A lot of people. I don’t even have words to express my ire at the dance studios and play places etc that remain open. Please be part of the solution, not the problem, stay home and spread the word.
Oh, and if you’re hoarding any n95 masks, drop them off at the nearest emergency department. Some docs are already being asked to wear what should be a disposable mask for multiple shifts. The public typically does not know how to use them the make them effective, and in any case can more effectively keep themselves safe by simply staying home, which see above, the docs cannot do.
Thank you.
My 3 month old caught the flu from me and his sister. He’ll only sleep being held by me and spits out tylenol and tamiflu. Any suggestions to keep him comfortable? On top of that, maternity leave ends next week, but daycare is closed and DH can’t WFH (yet…)
Help? Commiseration?
How are lawyers in small/ mid-size firms dealing with social distancing and getting work? My firm just started working from home yesterday, and I expect most of my work will be done by the end of the week. Courts have suspended most civil matters, so I don’t have a lot to do on litigation projects. Most clients are consumed with outbreak-related work that does not require legal advice, and I expect that to continue for the foreseeable future.
I don’t want to be another voice contributing to chaos based on rumors, but a family member who is a HCW said her organization is planning for the current recommendations to be in place until at least May. I know my firm has a cushion, but I don’t think it anticipates significant work slowdown for two plus months. I’m senior enough to not worry about layoffs, but the thought has crossed my mind.
Another fluffier non-corona question for the experienced moms out there… Post-partum care kits. Did you build one? What were your absolute must have items? Did you include items that would be helpful for a c-section if you were trying to deliver v—nally or vice versa? What did you do with leftovers (e.g. you didn’t need those incision care items because you didn’t have a c-section)?
I’ve seen plenty of lists floating around the internet, but what is actually helpful? If the current trend of medical and personal care supply disruptions continue, I want to get the necessities only.
How is everyone taking time for their mental health these days? Obviously this is a crisis so not the circumstances anyone would have chosen, but right now I can feel my mental health suffering by having to watch two small kids mostly inside (husband is bearing the brunt but he still needs to get a few hours of work done during the a day) while not being able to get help due to social distancing.
Good morning! Today’s off to a great start. I already snapped at my husband for reading twitter instead of helping me pick up around the house for five minutes. Deep breath.