Budget Thursday: Extra Fine Merino Crew Neck Cardigan
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I’ve always heard great things about Uniqlo’s very affordable merino wool cardigans, and they’ve got a bunch of merino wool things on sale right now. This cardigan comes in eight colors in sizes XXS-XXL and is currently $35, marked down from $40. Whether or not you get the sale price or not, though, it’s still a great cardigan that’s affordable and machine washable. Extra Fine Merino Crew Neck Cardigan
Here’s a plus-size option that’s also on sale and available in several colors.
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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?
Hi ladies – I posted last week about belly weight hanging around 18 months after my last pregnancy. I don’t know that it’s diastasis recti, as I’d lost the belly weight initially – it was months later, when I had a laparoscopy to remove an IUD (sorry for all these bizarre details), that the weight started piling up right there. And as much as I’ve tried to eat well, exercise – the belly bulge stays and weight comes off elsewhere, which I don’t want, as I think it’s unhealthy and makes me feel all gaunt and drawn. I had an ultrasound and internally things seem fine.
I’ve started a new approach this week, sticking only to lean proteins, fruits and vegetables. And my stomach not only isn’t budging – it’s getting bigger. I know this is somewhat superficial, etc, but I hate looking 6 months pregnant when I’m not! Any advice? Maybe it’s because this is only my 4th day on this diet?
Thank you.
Any recs for a birthday gift for a 7 year old girl? She’s pretty girly-likes ballet, unicorns, sparkly things-and likes crafts. Last year we got her a snow globe kit that was a hit. She’s also pretty into reading-any good series to start at that age? I think she’s already reading Little House in the Prairie with her mom. For our niece, looking to spend maybe $30-ish max.
Advice on choosing a pump? I’m expecting #2 this fall. Two years ago, I got a brand new Lansinoh pump from a friend who had an extra SignaturePro (double electric). I found it worked fine but not as well as the Medela Symphony I used at my office (which makes sense, as it is hospital grade). I did find it was a pain to have two different brands, as bottles and parts were incompatible and we spent a lot of time moving milk from the Medela bottles I pumped into at work into the Lansinoh bottles we bought because they were compatible with the pump we had (and that I had heard good things about compared to Medela bottles, for feeding purposes).
I mostly use the home pump for traveling or, for a couple ambitious weeks before I went back to work, pumping the opposite side when baby was nursing. I didn’t use it on a regular basis at home, hoping that will be the case although there’s always a chance baby 2 won’t be as adept at nursing as #1 was.
Thinking of getting a Medela pump for home this time around for part compatibility (I’ll again mostly be using the Symphony at work to pump), although I have heard the bottles aren’t as good for feeding baby. And I’ve heard good things about other pumps (like the Spectra). Any thoughts?
Rash question – my five month old has what looks like hives on his back. Based on the circumstances over the last week, it is clear that they are made visible whenever he gets in a bath. Only hot water – nothing happened at the pool. It has happened first with J&J soap and then again with Aveeno oatmeal soap. I don’t think it’s anything to be worried about since it does not seem to bother him, but I’m kind of at a loss as to what to do – call the doctor? Do nothing? Take baths in cooler water? Elimination diet (jk, mostly). Oh, and he just had two teeth pop through, so it’s possible it is just related to this. Does anyone have any advice?
I used the clear blue easy that can give you a positive 6 days before your missed period. It gave me a positive exactly 10 days after conception, so I think literally the first day I could medically get a positive result. So if the party is on Saturday I would take the test, have 1-2 drinks if it’s negative (say you have plans early Sunday??) and then retest a few days later if you have any other pregnancy symptoms
Recommendations for best pregnancy tests? (Yes, I’m the poster from yesterday who’s concerned about possibly being pregnant due to my recent cravings for spicy food. Found out the pregnancy tests at home are expired.) I am attending a milestone birthday party this weekend for a close friend (which obviously means heavy drinking), so I’m not sure what the most responsible plan for this weekend is. Option A: take a pg test the day of the party, if it’s negative, go out, then wait and see. Option B: skip the test, go out anyway. Option C: make up a lame excuse about being on antibiotics and not being able to drink, go out and not drink, then wait and see. Thanks ladies.
Ok… how do you say the brand name? Unique-lo? Unic-lo as in unicorn low?
Any idea on how Uniqlo fits women with a longer-than-average torso (and arms)?