Makeup & Beauty Monday: Hand Cream
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I’m like Goldilocks when it comes to hand creams — they need to be “just right.” For me, that means a thick texture, quick absorption, and enough staying power to last through a hand wash or two.
This classic from L’Occitane may check all of my boxes. These lotions come in a range of scents and formulas. (I’m tempted to deviate from my preference for unscented products to try the cherry blossom one.) They are made from shea butter for hydrated and smooth hands. The various scents are derived from natural ingredients from around the world. (Think lavender from Provence.)
There are even convenient mini sizes perfect for conquering dryness on-the-go.
These L’Occitane Hand Creams are $25 for a standard sized tube or $12.50 for a mini at Sephora.
Sales of note for 2/14/25 (Happy Valentine’s Day!):
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase — and extra 60% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + 15% off (readers love their suiting as well as their silky shirts like this one)
- Boden – 15% off new season styles
- Eloquii – 300+ styles $25 and up
- J.Crew – 40% of your purchase – prices as marked
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off entire site and storewide + extra 50% off clearance
- Rothy’s – Final Few: Up to 40% off last-chance styles
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Flash sale ending soon – markdowns starting from $15, extra 70% off all other markdowns (final sale)
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 all, just wanted to say that baby girl arrived safely at the end of February ( a little earlier than expected!) and after some initial struggles everyone is home and doing well! Nursing still isn’t going great but at least I’m not triple feeding this kiddo! For the other expecting parents (I know there were a few of us) I hope your last few weeks are going well or that you have your tiny nuggets in your arms already!
I thought that was what all 4-year-olds did during soccer games?
Has anyone here been to Legoland or Sesame Place? Are these suitable for a 3 yo?
Has anyone taught their kids cursive? If so, how? Is there a good workbook, etc?
My 9 year old can read cursive (thanks, babysitters club members who use cursive!) but wants to write it.
It’s time to start talking about where babies come from in our house. Any book recommendations? I remember a getting a great book from the library a few years ago, but can’t remember the name. Kiddo is in second grade.
Getting the L’Occitane advent calendar is a good way to try most of their hand lotions and other products. I think you can still find old ones online. I was not a fan of this cherry blossom one but I liked several of the others.
DH and I are brainstorming small concrete ways to help each other feel appreciated. Stuff for each other than for household or child. like making coffee, foot rub, etc. Almost a daily checklist of small things. Any ideas? Thanks!
School went masks optional last week.
This week our entire household is down with a raging cold. (Tested, not Covid.)
I know this is part of the expected return to normalcy, but I did not take for granted that period where we were all healthy for 2 years.
It was bound to happen. I tested positive and I’m actually quite sick. No idea where I got it. DH tested negative but is symptomatic – I think he’s tracking 2 days behind me. DD is almost 4 and is at 110% energy it feels like, also slightly symptomatic and testing negative. DD is going to have so much screen time these next few days. Idk what else to do. I can barely move and DH isn’t far behind. This too shall pass……
Help me out with a neighbor issue. We live in a high density area outside of DC. It’s a 1950s neighborhood and the lots aren’t huge but they aren’t small. Not a townhouse, these are 4 bedroom homes. Houses sell for 400-500K. My neighbors moved in 3 years ago and their barking dogs (outside) have been a constant problem. In the last week it’s been worse because it’s been early in the morning (6am) or late at night (after 10pm). There’s been instances I’ve had to text them or knock on their door because the dogs are barking incessantly outside at 11:30pm on a weekday.
Last night I texted them and finally sent a link to our county noise ordinance, quiet hours after 9pm. To which she replied “I’ve never said anything but I can hear your kids crying and screaming all the time. I can even hear you on the phone in your house”. My kids aren’t home until 4pm, and sleep 7-7 every night. We bring them in if they’re crying in the yard. I don’t want to call the police for a noise complaint because I’m afraid they’ll retaliate with a bogus call to CPS, especially given the last comment. But I don’t know how else to proceed.
Help me figure this out for next year:
Kid #1 – Bus comes at 8:30AM for pickup, drops off at 3:30PM
Kid #2 – Daycare is next to work – 10 min each way drive.
Me – ideally starts work at 8, finishes at 4:30
There’s basically no aftercare at kid’s school. The before care also has a huge waiting list. Right now, my plan is to switch my hours later but basically drive Kid #2 to daycare, drop off, drive home and wait with Kid #1 for bus, then drive back to work, starting by 8:45/9 on in office days but still starting by 8 on WFH days.
I have a grandparent who is willing to help 1-2 days/week, but the days change (so that’s not super helpful for planning). After school sitter is the answer here, right? Anybody have a setup that works well for them that doesn’t involve me parking a kid in front of screens so I can wrap up my workday?
Happy First-Workday-After-the-Time Change! The worst morning of the year.
Did everyone survive? My 8 yo had the world’s biggest meltdown because she slept “late” and missed some of her cartoon time. It was a miserable start to the day. She isn’t a kid that rolls with it and she tantrumed for a solid 45 minutes before I flipped and yelled at her. She wasn’t pulling it together and we had to get to school. I really thought we’d be past this by 8 yo. Gah.
help me figure out what to do. my almost 4 year old twins are participating in their first ballet class and for various reasons their recital is going to be at 7/7:15pm. my kids are usually in bed at 6:30/7 (like they start brushing their teeth at 6:15) and i am worried this is going to be an epic disaster, since given where it is located, the earliest they would probably be able to get into bed is 8:30. participating in the recital is not required and in fact you have to pay extra for the costume. i’m not sure my kids will really understand exactly what they are missing, but it will be talked about during their weekly class. should we participate? opt out this year?
My son takes off all of his clothes to poop. (Only does this at home – when at school or elsewhere, he does not disrobe). How normal is this? My husband is worried and I think it’s NBD. DS is 6, for reference.
Comments are still missing. This is becoming frustrating. I’m not having this problem on the main page.