Family Friday: Foogo Insulated Stainless Steel 10-Ounce Food Jar
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A couple of weeks ago, my son stopped wanting sandwiches in his lunch, and he never wants to buy lunch at school — so I bought this Thermos container to send him with hot food. I picked it because it has great reviews at Amazon, and it’s worked really well. My son has brought pasta, mini pancakes, and rice & beans to school so far, and all of them have stayed warm. (It’s supposed to keep food warm for five hours, and he eats his lunch about four hours after I pack it. Before I put the food in, I boil water and put it in the container to warm it up.) It’s small enough to fit in his lunch bag, and it’s dishwasher safe. There are several colors and designs, ranging from $12.84 to $17.99, and it’s eligible for Prime. (Thermos also makes Foogo straw bottles and sippy cups). Thermos Foogo Insulated Stainless Steel 10-Ounce Food Jar
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Sales of note for 5/27/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 30% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – Memorial Day Event: 50-70% off everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – $25+ select styles + extra 60% off all sale
- J.Crew – Summer kickoff event, up to 50% off 1000s of styles+ extra 50% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 70% off everything + extra 70% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Memorial Day Sale: extra 20% off with code + try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – $29.50+ must haves + extra 50% off all sale 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?
Looking for a good baking project to do with my two-year-old this weekend. Any particularly fun ideas/recipes? Something low-ish in sugar would be nice (for my own benefit more than hers…ugh post-baby weight) but not required.
Following up on yesterday’s budget convo, our budget always makes me feel like we are doing something wrong, but NYC is just expensive. Our biggest expense right now is our nanny, but she’s actually cheaper than daycare for two. We haven’t saved anything beyond putting 15% of gross in our 401(k)s since the twins were born. Hoping that will change when SO’s student loan is paid off in September, but for now, that’s where we are. Are we the only ones?!
Can anyone in DC or the MD suburbs recommend their cleaning service that does some extras like laundering sheets and towels and doing dishes? It needs to be a service and not an individual for job-related reasons.
I received a $50 gift card to Gymboree. I’ve never shopped there before – is anything particularly good? I just finished stocking up for my 2 1/2 and baby expected later this spring, so we’re not in immediate need of anything, but now I’ve got the gift burning a hole in my pocket.
Would people be willing to chime in on what they spend on a house cleaning service and what all they do? I had gotten my old house cleaned, but it was smaller and I lived alone and didn’t have kids so….I’m guessing it’s going to be pretty different now! We’re pricing out options now.
What are your expectations? Do you have things basically all straightened up, including kids rooms, before they come?
Any ideas for suggestions for my MIL and Mom to do on pre baby visits?
They both very much want to be helpful, but we already have furniture assembled, must have items bought and organized, etc. Other than prepping meals for the freezer, I’m short on ideas.
They’d both be coming in from out of town, but staying at hotels.
Do you apply sunscreen on your children in the morning before they head out the door, even in winter? They are mostly indoors but spend at least some time on the playground, outside, etc. I apply sunscreen all year round on myself, but wasn’t sure if I should be doing the same for kids. Kids are young (3 and 5).
I loved the post yesterday about the NYC doctor with 4 kids — I echo everyone’s comments that the OP’s level of organization is so impressive and something to strive for!
Question for the OP – how did you decide to have 4 kids? Was it religiously motivated (Catholic, Orthodox Jew, Mormon, etc.)? Those are the only families I know having more than 3 kids, and all of the moms are SAHMs. I don’t personally know any working mother in a traditional high powered profession like law or medicine who have 4 kids (the max is 3, and those are few and far between). Personally I would love to have 3 kids but it seems daunting at times.
Kudos to you on making it all work and thanks for sharing.
We don’t do anything special for St Patrick’s day, but a friend told me that her kids get a box of Lucky Charms cereal every year “from the leprechaun”. I thought that was a cute and not too difficult to pull off tradition.
My working mom did green food dye in our morning cereal milk or oatmeal. Easy and cute! I still remember.
Preschool etiquette question.
My 4-year-old son’s best friend is preschool is “Jack.” He very much wants “Jack” to come over to play at our house some weekend. I’ve never met “Jack’s” parents because they’re on a different drop-off and pick-up schedule than I am, so I left them a note in “Jack’s” cubby, expressing my son’s love of “Jack” and his invitation to play. I left my contact info so we could arrange something.
Two weeks later … nothing. Everyday the two of them run up to me when I’m there picking up my son and asking when “Jack” can come over and play. I’m not sure what to do here. Do I leave another note? Should I assume Jack’s parents aren’t interested and leave it alone?
Is anyone planning a cute leprechaun trick for tomorrow? I am not interested in getting all pinteresty, but my 4 year old loves “tricks” and would probably get a kick out of something simple. Ideas?