Accessory Tuesday: Feature Huggies
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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
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- 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?
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- 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?
thanks to everyone who gave switching-to-big-kid-bed advice yesterday! It went great — we ended up putting the little potty in her room. She used it, and then got back in bed until the clock turned green. I’m really glad we went that route (meant we were not woken up for surprise bathroom trips) and I never would have thought of it without advice from you smart people.
Gorjana carries several kinds of huggie earrings too. I love mine and never take them out.
How do you guys deal when your kid is upset about you going to work? My 3 yo threw a huge fit today crying that she didn’t want me to go, why do I have to go, why can’t I stay home with her etc. She started melting down when I appeared in my work clothes and literally tried to take them off of me. I felt so bad so I said I would take her to school myself and now now I’m an hour late for work. I tried to be happy that I was getting to take her to school but it just made me feel worse seeing all the other moms in their workout gear and all friendly with each other. And I didn’t know where to put my daughters shoes. Ugh now I feel like a terrible mother and like I’m terrible at my job.
Guys, we need some help with our threenager’s sleep routine. He is still in a crib after a rather disastrous attempt to put him in a toddler bed on a trip. He is potty trained during day, still in diaper for sleep. We have an “ok to wake” clock in his room that he generally seems to understand but not respect. We try to put him down for bed at 8:00 PM with the hopes that he will then stay there until 6:30 PM (he still naps at preschool and I do not think there is any way around that). Basically the minute we put him in the crib, the shenanigans begin. He starts saying things like “but mommy, I neeeeeed you,” “can you lay with me,” etc etc. I end up laying on the floor next to the crib for a few minutes, I then leave with him crying that he wants me to stay and then we end up going up to the crib 5-6 times when he screams for us (and sometimes wakes up younger sibling). The trips up are usually because 1) he needs to pee even though we had him sit on the potty before bed but he was not able to pee then; 2) he needs water; 3) insert any other random request. I sort of think we should find a gate he cannot break out of, put the toddler side on his bed, a little potty in his room and basically tell him that if he is quiet, he can do what he wants quietly as far as taking toys in and out of his crib. Husband is really resistant to this plan because he thinks that will just make things work. He occasionally wakes in the middle of the night but for the most part, makes it until 5 something. I am desperate for a plan. Also, if you know me in real life, please send help and/or wine :)
Can anyone give me a sense of normal toddler eating habits (quantity-wise)? My 18 month old used to eat more than me (putting away a whole banana and two freezer waffles with cream cheese or nut butter in one sitting was not unusual for her), but her appetite has dropped off a lot recently. We’ve never fed her breakfast on weekdays because her school serves a breakfast-y snack right after she gets dropped off, and she still eats well at school (three meals or snacks each day), but lately hasn’t had much, if any, appetite for dinner. On the one hand, it’s so easy not to have to worry about feeding her at home. But I feel guilty about it, like maybe she’s not getting enough food or going to bed hungry or something. Does this sound normal to others?
Help! My barely 1 year old has started absolutely refusing to be strapped into a stroller. (He fights his car seat too, but for some reason that battle is more manageable.) He screams, flails, arches his back, the whole deal. We like in a walkable area and being able to get out with him – especially when he wakes up insanely early – is crucial to my sanity. He used to love going in the stroller, so this is a new and terrible development. I’m panicked that this is going to mean the end of our stroller rides. Any tips?
At this age we did a small amount of water in a leakproof straw sippy cup and a few books in the crib. He has a diaper on and can use that if he needs to pee. Our kids also wanted to know what we are doing – telling them that we can’t lay down because we have to clean up the kitchen or do laundry but promising to check on them again when we are done chores seems to work. Sometimes I’ll say that I need to take a shower and just leave the bathroom fan on for a bit. Emphasizing that grownups are not staying up, playing with all the toys and eating all the snacks after kids are in bed is important. Even at age 8, our oldest will complain if we aren’t loud enough when we are cleaning the kitchen and doing laundry after she is in bed.
Okay, I posted a month or two ago about being ready for a second kid (my first just turned two), but now I’m not sure I’m ready. I’m thinking, I like my life with one kid: good work life balance now, good financial position, good relationship with my husband, I’m starting to exercise regularly again, I’m looking forward to traveling by plane again. But, I just feel like my first “needs a sibling.” Was anyone stuck in this conundrum, or those of you that have two, did you always know you would have two? Was it hard to pull the trigger and try for a second?
I’m imagining a few rough years with two little kids, and then when they’re older each spouse separately running around with a kid on the weekend. On the hand, I’m also picturing the sibling bond and the kids having a built in buddy for holidays/family visits/vacations.
I think the largest thing holding me back is the cost of daycare (and later childcare) and college. If I were to all of sudden inherit a bunch of money, I think I’d definitely have another kid. I know people with less make it work, but I think part of the reason my marriage is good is because we don’t have money stress (right now, two in daycare would be tight).
My 2YO kiddo started preschool today and I am having all the feels. Drop off was a disaster (the entire building could hear the howling), but I did get a picture of her about 30 minutes ago happy on the playground so it appears they eventually calmed her down. I know this is good for her (socialization! other kids! learning!) but she’s just so little! DH will try dropping her off solo on Thursday to see if it goes better (she’s my barnacle).
At open house last night, we learned that the 3rd graders have lunch at 12:40 and a snack in the middle of the morning. Snack is 5-8 minutes, so I am looking for snack ideas that pack a big punch and can be eaten quickly. Any ideas?
Anyone looking for a cheap Halloween costume — Carters has free shipping, 25% off, and their “Hooded Fleece Footless PJs” are on sale. I just got two tiger ones for my kids for a combined $25. They also have sloth, unicorn, dinosaur, leopard…not the most elaborate but comfy enough to wear all day to school, which is key.
We got a note last night from 1st grade teacher that my son loves reading and math but will not participate in circle time (or whatever they call it) and says he “hates writing” and won’t write. He will just try to read during those times or will get disruptive to those around him. This is not a new thing with him – he generally just likes to do what he likes and will resist things that are harder or not as interesting to him. Oh…if I ever thought I’d be having to tell him not to read. But he’s got to learn how to write too and get along in society:) We’ve had some luck setting up incentives for doing what he’s supposed to, but does anyone have any tips or tricks to try?
I am struggling with PPD and OB prescribed Wellbutrin. I have never taken psych meds so I am a bit worried about side effects (now or getting off of it). What was everyone’s experience on it? I have read that ringing in ears, seizures are the biggest risks as well as weight gain and rebound depression getting off of it.