Budget Thursday: Laser Cut Tote Handbag
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I really love this bag by A New Day at Target. The laser cut is very on trend, and I like that it has both a top handle and a crossbody adjustable strap. As I clicked through the product photos, I saw that it is a bag within a bag — you can put your stuff inside the zip pouch for privacy or you can let it all hang out without the pouch. The black version is black on black, which is appropriate for work, but the blue version with the colorful geometric printed pouch is really fun. This bag has 100% positive reviews on Target.com, and one reviewer even noted that when she wants to switch bags she just grabs the pouch and puts it in her other bag. This tote is $34.99. Laser Cut Tote Handbag
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Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
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
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I really like the white version of this tote shown in the photos with the yellow dress.
I don’t know why, but for some reason I really do not see myself carrying a laser cut bag in a work setting. I can’t even pinpoint why, it just doesn’t feel right.
This looks like it would start fraying really quickly, especially at the $35 price point. The idea is cool though.
For the dance party favor mom from yesterday, what about ribbon wands like those used for rhythmic gymnastics? It looks like a cheap bundle can be bought from Oriental Trading Company for instance. They could get several. They’d be dance-adjacent, fun for the party, possibly create an interest in gymnastics, and cheap enough that it’s OK if they never use them again.
Hi ladies. I head back to work from maternity leave soon. My issue is that the week before my maternity leave started I got a negative performance review. At 39 weeks pregnant, I was not prepared to start my job search. Now that my leave is coming to an end, I am dreading returning to a place that is quite clearly not a good fit. I am starting to look for a new position, but I honestly would like to take some time off and stay with my baby for a few more months. Level with me- how bad would it be for my career to take about 6 months to a year off? I am a lawyer and went to HYS if that matters. I have been working in BigLaw for a few years. I do not care about the prestige of my next job, but I very much care about reasonable hours and work that is not completely mind numbing.
We’ve talked about parenting podcasts here before – I just have to put in a plug for a new one “Motherhood Sessions,” produced by Gimlet media. Moms who sit in and share their experiences, while a trained therapist digs deeper. I feel like episode 2 can really hit home for a lot of us (recovering) anxious, perfectionist types.
Looking for some commiseration from other tax-spouses this morning. Every year I think the week leading up to the 15th is the worst week of the year until the next two weeks roll around. Despite the fact that I almost single-handedly hold down the house, our two kids, family/church/social obligations, and a very demanding FT job for almost 4 months every year so that DH can focus on “busy season,” he can’t seem to hold it together for more than 2 days after tax season is over so that I can get to some semblance of caught up at work. It’s almost like we need a full month to reset expectations and reconnect in a way that doesn’t make us both want to scream at the other person and go watch tv alone in another room. Does it have to be this hard? Are we doing this wrong??
I am stressing about which bassinet to get. Our bed has under-bed drawers so the legs of the bassinet can’t go under the bed, which cuts out a lot of options. We plan to have the baby sleep in our room for at least the first 3-4 months or so before transitioning to the crib. Any suggestions for a small, safe bassinet that can go next to the bed, but not under it? Thanks!
I posted earlier this week about my husband having an affair. He is trying so hard to repair things – he took us to couples counseling this week, is doing lots of nice things for me daily, is supportive as I go through this pain.
I just don’t know how to hold it together – I lost 7 pounds in a few days, cant eat or sleep, feel like a shell of a person. I can’t imagine staying with him but also can’t imagine making my kids go through divorce. Any insight from anyone who has gone through this would be much appreciated.
I just met with a realtor to sell our marital home. This house represented the dream we had of moving out of town, having a small hobby farm and raising our kids in the fresh air. The dream is gone, and I know the house needs to go too. The house, the land, the barns are all too much for me to care for on my own. I spent many days this winter screaming at the snowblower or trying to do snow removal. I can’t manage to mow or take care of 5 acres and three barns. The house is old and in need of constant repair. But I am still having a tough time letting it go.
I posted about the playset recommendation last week. Still trying to decide. Any comments on what a typical amount to spend on a new playset is? Thanks to the poster who recommended looking at the secondhand market. I did, but am in a smaller town, so the options are limited. Everything I saw looked like an extra tetanus shot waiting to happen :-/
Any advice for dealing with a 5-year old stealing? I caught my kid with a small thing she took from our friend’s house. She fessed up once I asked her about it, and seemed to really take the lesson to heart. I want her to return the item and apologize to my friend, but would love some thoughts on how to do it well so that the lesson sticks without making her feel like a terrible person.