Organizing Thursday: Stackable Bins

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Foh Foh Algo Stackable BasketIf you have a tiny bathroom like we do and your kids have to have every bath toy in existence, you may want to try these organizing bins. I bought three of these for our bathroom and stacked them — it’s a good way to keep things visible for the kids so that they don’t forget about their various toys. I like that the profile is slim enough that they can fit between the toilet and the tub (although I wish I had drilled holes in the bottom so that they drained better, maybe putting a tray underneath them on the floor). They’re very useful elsewhere in the house, as well. If you frequent the dollar store, I’m sure you could find something like this there, but if you’re like me and tend to buy everything on Amazon, try these very useful little stackers. They’re well-reviewed and they’re $13.99 (Prime eligible). JapanBargain Stackable Bin This post contains affiliate links and CorporetteMoms may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. For more details see here. Thank you so much for your support!
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I pay our nanny on the books, reasoning that even though she gets less cash in hand, she will get social security benefits when she is older. She asked me for some additional benefits today, in part because her post-tax wages feel low to her (I totally get this). I looked into social security benefits today and discovered that you need to have made a certain amount in “covered income” each year for 10 years to get the minimum number of credits required to even be eligible for social security. I think that means income that she’s declared and paid taxes on (so even if she were paid off the books, in cash, as long as she declared it on her tax return, it’s considered “covered income”). Can anyone confirm? Or is “covered income” only income that employers have also paid taxes on?

I ask because if her employers also had to pay on the books for her income to be “covered,” then she would have to have at least 10 years of on-the-books employment in order to have a chance at social security benefits. And if she hasn’t had employers who were willing to so that, that would make my argument of delayed benefits for her pretty empty.

yay! My company has recently instituted a similar policy. I’m pretty sure I am done done done, but man I wish I’d gotten to take advantage of it. I’m glad the new moms and dads have the option though!

My husband and I are planning to TTC next month, and my employer just sent out an email revising their maternity leave from 6 weeks to 14 weeks paid time off! You also are allowed an additional 10 weeks unpaid leave taken at your discretion within the first year. I am so thrilled as this will allow us to send a 6 month old to daycare rather than a 3 month old. The coolest thing is that this applies to fathers and adoptive parents as well.

Just wanted to share my joy (and total surprise) over our new policy!

What is one supposed to do when your 1.5 yr old starts saying no to everything? I understand reasoning with a slightly older kid but talking rationally to her only gets you so far. It’s like overnight everything is just no. No to pajamas, no to changing out of pajamas, no to holding my hand outside, no to the stroller, no, no, no, no….

Lundby dollhouses are gorgeous. Might be too nice for a three-year old, but I treasured mine as a kid.

any dollhouse recs for a three year old? looking for something wood, pretty big (a permanent fixture in a room, not one that folds up), not ugly, and requiring minimal or no assembly. my own dollhouse as a kid required shingling, we are not doing that.

the pottery barn kids dollhouses look decent but i’m not sure what else is out there. willing to spend a few hundred for something worthwhile.

thanks!

Anyone struggling with finding mom friends?

I had my child pretty early (26). Now, obviously, most of the people i went to school with are single, or just married.
While it is fun for my kid to be the one small person in a group interacting and getting pampered by a whole bunch of adults, i sometimes feel pretty isolated. The struggles of combining 2 full-time jobs and a baby are not something single or even married young people relate to.
The parents i know are all between 5 and 10 years older and do not relate to the struggles of being relatively junior (more deliverables/ less flexibility in coverage, more tech intensive role/ less work done via phones)

Do you guys have any recommendations for a simple backyard birthday party? My son is turning 4 next month and we’ll probably have 10 of his friends over, along with their parents. I was thinking something easy like a BBQ plus cake and ice cream and letting the kids run around outside. Any ideas for activities or outdoor toys that would go over well? I was thinking about a pinata or setting up a soccer net, or maybe setting up sprinklers or an inflatable pool. Any other ideas? I’m feeling pretty lazy and uninspired!

Any recommendations for a durable sandal/shoe for an 18 month old with pretty chubby feet?

We live in an area with HOT summers so I’d like something breathable that she can wear to daycare, get wet, etc.

Currently she has some Pediped sandals but I don’t think they are the best brand for her shape of foot. Stride Rite? Is she too young for Crocs, Saltwater Sandals, or Natives?

Bonus points if she can’t remove them herself (i.e., please no Velcro!).

Any recommendations for a toddler gummy vitamin?

I have a 4-year old daughter who seems very sensitive – she avoids any movies / stories that have anything sad in it – most fairy tales are out given that they are usually about orphaned children as are Disney films which usually start with the main character facing some kind of adversity (the first 15 minutes of Finding Nemo had her in tears!) Does anyone have advice on how to handle this? I’m worried that this could be a sign that she’s not emotionally resilient. What can I do to help her?

Wise ladies, I would love your thoughts. If you were traveling to Hawaii with small children, ages two and four, would you stay in a rental that is oceanfront with no pool, or a rental that has a pool but a bit farther from the ocean? That is currently our decision and it is proving a hard one to make. In the past my kids have really loved the pool because they can’t swim in the ocean necessarily but it also seems to be a bit of a shame to travel all the way to Hawaii from the East Coast and not take it advantage of the beautiful ocean view. What would you do and why?

Morning ladies,

I know a lot of you juggle successful well paying careers and family. I have been practicing as an attorney for almost 2 years and have an infant. I work at a small firm with a laid-back work environment. No billable hours, some flexibility but cannot work from home yet. I find myself bored sometimes and crave for intellectual adrenaline. My pay is on the low end. I have never received a review or raise (lack of management input). I also do a lot of assignments that are not attorney work per se. Part of me wants a more challenging job but I also want to get home relaxed and be able to spend quality time with my baby. I think I have two options:

1. Try to take more responsibilities at work and hope to get a raise. I like the firm and the people I work with. The only downside is the fact I cannot work from home and low pay.
2. Look for another job-I am hesitant because my baby is my priority now. I know it is hard to find a good paying job with flexibility.

What would you do?