Budget Thursday: Large Edelle Elegant Crossbody Tote
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I really like this spring-like bag that’s currently on sale at Nordstrom Rack. I am always on a hunt for bags that can fit legal-sized files, and this one is 18″ wide. The bag is not leather, so hopefully the bag itself doesn’t add any weight to carrying it around. I love the shorter handle and the ability to wear it crossbody. I also love the floral design and how the hardware is rose gold colored. This bag is originally $169 but is at Nordstrom Rack for $84.97. Large Edelle Elegant Crossbody Tote
If you like this floral print, it’s available on many other Ted Baker items at Nordstrom Rack: pencil case, makeup bag, travel bag, diaper bag, cardigan, dress, and sneakers!
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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?
So, I was trying to be a good mom and co parent to my husband – I am a commercial real estate attorney and I originally had closings on March 6, 11 and 16. I asked grandparents (who are all retired and local) if they were available to watch our baby this Saturday and next since I am anticipating a lot of weekend work. My husband could handle it, but I wanted to be able to give him a bit of a break on the weekend to run some of his errands. And the grandparents love spending time with their only grandchild. Inlaws said yes to this Saturday and my parents to next Saturday. Now (oblivious because I was so organized for once) all of these closings have gotten pushed out. However, I still want the grandparents to come watch the baby, and I kind of want to go into the office rather than work from the home office. Better printers, more efficient at the office…. oh, and the office is like a 5 minute drive from my house.
Is this terrible? I’m envisioning two Saturdays of efficient work and eating lunch in peace at the office. I am not great about working from home, as in I always try to also do laundry and cook and a million other things.
i like a lot of the recs on this site. i bought that formula cup featured the other day for a colleague who is having a baby via surrogate. but this purse IMHO is hideous.
Does anyone have suggestions for dealing with severe cradle cap? Baby is 3 months old and it has recently gotten SO BAD. I can almost keep it under control on his scalp by brushing off the flakes and washing just his head every day. But it’s even worse all over his forehead and the side of his cheeks and those flakes don’t come off and it seems so dry and uncomfortable. I tried using baby oil and coconut oil to loosen the built-up dead skin before bathing but that didn’t help and I think the oil maybe made it worse?
Ok moms, I need some help! These questions have to have been addressed before but I’m not seeing where. So, feel free to answer and or point me to a past post!
1. Did anyone switch to a nanny after kid #2? Any pro/cons to think about that apply with 2+ kids that don’t apply with just one? (Aka what have I not thought about?)
2. If we stay with daycare, any get-out-the-door and organizational tips?
Background- I’ll be going back to work in a few weeks after having our second child (2 yo and 8 week old). I’m going back part time for the first two months, so when I go back I’ll have the 2yo in daycare 3 days/week, and then eventually both in daycare 3 days/week. (Two days/week with grandmas). I like our daycare a lot. The routine seems good for the toddler, who has stayed in 2/week while I’ve been on leave. It’s very close to home and work. So I’m hesitant to give up our spots if a nanny didn’t work out. Also hesitant to try to get both kids and myself successfully to daycare and work 3x/week. Advice?!
Would you all mind giving me some input on my standards for kids’ clothes and how put-together they need to be? My daughter fell yesterday and tore a hole in the knee of her leggings. These leggings cost $5, and she’s only worn them a few times. We can easily afford to replace them. I decided to throw them away rather than have her wear leggings with a hole in the knee or get them repaired (if that’s even possible?). Was that the right call? What do you all do when your kids turn up with clothes that are ripped or with stains that won’t come out after treatment?
Just a thank you to everyone for all the great advice in transitioning back to work. LO started daycare on a Tuesday, I started work on a Thursday (remotely), office on Friday and despite a lot of tears and feels on my part, all went really well. To my surprise, new boss offered “flexibility” upon my return and pumping setup is working out well. So grateful to have found this hive of smart moms!
For those of you whose partner travel often, any suggestions for making solo parenting less stressful? My husband is likely to be doing a few months of near-constant travel – so I’ll be on my own with our nearly 2 year old (and dog) while working full-time. I have local family to help, and a saintly dog walker, but worried about feeling lonely (toddler goes to be early which is great, but then I obviously can’t leave) and toddler missing his dad. Any sage advice from those who have been there ?
I didn’t get a chance to check back until late last night-thanks so much for the lawyer recommendations. I’ll pass them along.
Any advice appreciated: I’m going back from maternity leave on Monday and my child is still a lousy sleeper. How do you remain even somewhat functional? (My older child was a slightly better sleeper, plus my leave was longer.) Please help :(
At what age did you start swim lessons with your LO? Is 3 months too early?
What is the service (often given to grandparents) where they get emailed prompts and write down memories? Has anyone done this? Any reviews?
Debating giving to my parents and in-laws – also don’t want to insult them by implying they are getting older?
Thank you to the people that responded to my question about my son kicking people! Your advice was so helpful. We asked about what happened right before and he explained what happened. He expressed remorse right away and told us many times this morning about how he will tell the teacher next time. Then the teacher who witnessed it told us this morning that he was really sad about it and she had actually tried to help him understand he made a mistake and is learning.
Hearing that was refreshing since that sounds like my kid way more than face-kicking! You all are great and I appreciate it!
PSA since the topic of family photo albums has come up in the past: Shutterfly is currently offering their “make my book” service for free.
I just uploaded 150 pics yesterday and got the book design back today. I will do some minor changes but having the pics pre-arranged really cut down on time.
Speaking of bags, I’m looking for a new backpack for my commute. Ideally, it would hold a couple small binders, laptop, and have smaller pockets for wallet, glasses, etc, and a spot for a water bottle. I would prefer something reasonable, as I commute by train after daycare drop off, so it may get beat up. Thanks