Finally Friday: Travel Cosmetic Pouch
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I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: I’ve really whittled down what I carry for myself after having kids. (This was what was in my bag before kids.) Almost all of my personal stuff now fits in a bag like this lovely LeSportsac travel pouch, and I just move it and my wallet from diaper bag to tote bag to purse as needed. (Although honestly I could probably cut the wallet out of the picture if I tried hard enough!) I like that the pictured bag has outside zippers, comes in fun colors (much easier to find inside a bag!) and is only $22. Happy Friday! LeSportsac Travel Cosmetic Pouch
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Sales of note for 1/16:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Cashmere on sale; AllSaints, Free People, Nike, Tory Burch, and Vince up to 60%; beauty deals up to 25% off
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase; extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; extra 50% off all clearance, plus ELOQUII X kate spade new york collab just dropped
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers! New markdowns just added
- Hannah Andersson – Up to 30% off all pajamas;
- J.Crew – Up to 40% off select styles; up to 50% off cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
- L.K. Bennett – Archive sale, almost everything 70% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Tag sale for a limited time — jardigans and dresses $200, pants $150, tops $95, T-shirts $50
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale – 50% off + extra 20% off, sale on sale, plus free shipping on $150+
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?
As a professional and a mother, I don’t let my son take the state tests even though he does well. I wish more professionals would help me in the fight against the corporate takeover of public education. The hours of homework, the lack of recess, the increased segregation, the disparity for how they treat black urban kids compared to white kids in the suburbs, the deprivation of electives in favor or remediation, the prison pipeline, all in the name of privatization which is just giving my tax dollars to corporations. Too many young smart recent college graduates, are jointing Teach for America, also known as Teach for Awhile. I hope more and more of you join in the opt out movement even if you have kids in private school or you are homeschooling. Corporate mothers need to join this fight.
Thanks so much! Any crib recommendations? Anything you love/hate, things to look for?
I feel like I thoroughly researched everything when I was pregnant and now I cant keep up with all the changes!
Hi ladies, I need crib advice for my 1 year old daughter. So far, we have had her in a mini crib and it has been working out really well, but I think she has started to outgrow it. She stands in it and can rock it and she doesn’t have much room to move around at night, causing her to wake up frequently. So, should I just get a bigger (regular sized) crib or start thinking about a toddler bed? I just never really thought about the next step after the mini crib.
Does anyone have any idea if Hotel Transylvania 2 is appropriate for an almost 7 year old (who is not on the sensitive side)? My son got invited to go, and my instinct is that it’s OK but my husband thinks it might be scary.
I need to vent for a second. I am working up until I deliver (if possible), largely because my org has pretty crappy maternity leave, so I need to save all my time up for after the baby comes. I am 39 weeks, and SO SO SO SO TIRED of all the comments I get from co-workers, especially the “you’re still here????” comments, and the comments about how “you’d better not have that baby here!” Believe me, I would rather not be here, and there is nothing I want less than to go into labor at the office. What is it about pregnancy that makes people feel totally comfortable saying things like this?
I have a similar pouch that came with the Everygirl LeSportsac and really like it … but what I like best is the Everygirl. Hoping to use it as a pumping tote when I go back to work. Anyone have experience with doing something similar? My insurance pump is tote-less and although I’ve seen recommendations for pumping bags, I’d rather not spend the money if my current, much-loved Everygirl will do the trick.
Also: hoping to use regular insulated lunch bag to transport the finished product. :)
I’m 20 weeks along and really struggling with the blues. Did this hit anyone else? I have felt just really sad and down for more than a month now. I’m sure it’s largely caused by hormones, as well as this impending sense that life is about to change. Don’t get me wrong – I’m so excited for this baby and he is very wanted. But I also feel really down and then mad at myself for not being happy and glowing like I’m supposed to be, which makes me feel more awful. I recently started therapy but too recent to have made any big impact. Am I just not cut out for pregnancy?
LeSportsac cosmetic cases are on ruelala today!
So I’ve been doing pretty well at not freaking out about pregnancy and all the changes your body goes through, but….
Today I am wearing a 34H bra. This is absurd. I’ve always had a larger chest and hated it, so this is really not my favorite. If one other person tells me, ‘it’s only going to get worse’, I will pinch them.
Gah, I can’t wait to be done with having babies and get a reduction.