Finally Friday: Kensie Blazer

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A woman wearing a Kensie BlazerThis ribbed peplum blazer by Kensie recently caught my eye. The three-quarter length sleeves would make it a perfect transitional piece, perhaps layered with a jewel toned statement necklace. The washable fabric has a bit of stretch, and the fact that its affordable at $89 doesn’t hurt either. Available in sizes X-Small through X-Large in black and red from Amazon, eligible for Prime. Kensie Women’s Ribbed Solid Blazer (L-all)

Sales of note for 9.10.24

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

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

And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interestworking mom questions asked by the commenters!

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Ugh. I just got back from taking my 9-year-old to the ortho for a sports injury. I was asked to fill out a health history form that did not ask about previous injuries (relevant), but did ask whether she was born via c-section and how long I BF’d her (not relevant). WTF?

Mamas, talk to me about night terrors.

We have a 4 year old, and she has been having these night terrors since she was a baby. I was told that she would grow out of them, but they seem to be increasing in frequency (every night, every few hours) and seem to be more “scary” as now toddler is waking up screaming.

Is there anything that I can do? I’ve been told not to wake her, and to gently put her back to sleep. I am just so tired.

I got the job!!! I’m really excited for a lateral, but to a team that I really want to be part of and I just really need a change of scenery. Thanks to all who gave me encouragement (and instructions to wear pantyhose) along the way.

I feel like I should know the answer to this but…. how do you sanitize your kids’ toys? Like, if you have secondhand toys, or if there’s a playdate and the other kid has the sniffles?

Are clorox wipes or something similar the right answer here?

My firm has a series of meeting when you’re a midlevel associate to start talking about positioning yourself to make partner. I’m now a midlevel and facing these meetings in the near future. I also have an infant and young toddler and am having a really hard time picturing life beyond than the next tooth, tantrum or filing. I just can’t make myself think further ahead. I know I don’t want to be a partner, but I also am not ready to declare that to the world and to talk about leaving. I know it’s ultimately up and out, but our group is super busy and I should realistically have 3-4 more years as an associate before I have to make any hard decisions. By then I think I’ll be ready. I just can’t do it this month (or next). My head isn’t there. Any suggestions? These meeting are coming at such a terrible time.

Can I get some reassurances? I’ve posted before about flying with my 20 month old, but the flight is tomorrow AM and I am nervous! I’m flying with baby and husband, and on the same flight will be the CEO and his wife. They’re gracious and wonderful people (and flying first class) so I presume they won’t be bothered by any fussiness, but I’m still worrying — about baby, about other passengers, about everything.

I have a backpack filled with snacks and surprises and stickers and some favorite toys (plus diapers and a change of clothes for everyone) and I’m planning to check or gate check basically everything else, but what am I forgetting? Or is this going to be fine? What does a baby eat for breakfast at the airport?

I’m overthinking, huh?

We just moved my 3 yo daughter to a full size bed. Where can I get cute kid-themed sheets and bedding, other than Pottery Barn Kids?

My 10 month old hates his crib lately. Fights and screams naps time 80 % of the time, but otherwise perfectly happy to go to sleep in our bed. We probably make it worse by giving in half the time but what’s the alternative? Make him cry it out each time?
I know part of the problem is also inconsistency: we let him sleep with us some times and his grandma watches him during the week 3 days and she lets him nap in her big bed. I’m not going to win a fight with her on this one so its not worth it. Is this just hopeless till he moves to a big bed?

Fellow “overachieving moms” – I’m 35 and feel like I’m having a mid-life crisis! I’m super happy with life right now. Relationship with husband is good. I’m managing a team at work and enjoy my job. Kids are 2 and 4, and we aren’t planning to have more. The 2 year old is almost potty-trained and the oldest starts kindergarten next year. Before my first was born, I got a PhD. I feel like I’ve accomplished all of the goals I had when I was younger. When I was 22, I didn’t plan much beyond 35. Now I’m here and thinking – “OK, what am I going to do with the rest of my life? How do I make this meaningful?”. Am I crazy? Anyone else every feel this way?