Family Friday: Made 2 Play Sneaker Winter Boot
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For a couple of years, I’ve been buying my son these winter boots from Northside at Amazon. They’ve been OK, but he said that snow got into them sometimes. This fall I did some looking around online and settled on these unique boots from Stride Rite. The bottom part is built like a sneaker, and there are velcro fasteners that can tighten the boots in two different places. The flexibility of the top portion makes me think that they’ll be better at keeping out snow, but we shall see. (You can also fold down the top, as pictured.) They’re machine washable, too, which is pretty nice. These boots have a 4.4/5.0 at Amazon from 400+ reviews, and they range in price from roughly $20 to $54. The sizes available are Toddler (1–4 years) and Little Kid (4–8 years), and the color options are blue/green, pink, purple, and black, as well as designs with Frozen, Spider-Man, Star Wars, My Little Pony, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Stride Rite Made 2 Play Sneaker Winter Boot
Psst: Like I’ve mentioned before, Amazon often has Black Friday deals in the days and weeks leading up to Black Friday — including some of the best deals of the year on kids toys. Today, Amazon’s deal of the day is on Kidcraft dollhouses, train tables, and play kitchens — prices more than 50% off in some cases.
Psst 2: One more sale of note: mega sale (“Premier One Day Event”) at Pottery Barn Kids and all sister brands — prices up to 50-70% off, including on furniture.
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Sales of note for 3/21/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Spring sale, up to 50% off: Free People, AllSaints, AG, and more
- Ann Taylor – 25% off suiting + 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + 20% off
- Eloquii – 50% off elevated essentials + extra 50% off sale
- J.Crew – 25% off select linen & cashmere + up to 50% off select styles + extra 40% off sale
- J.Crew Factory – Friends & Family Sale: Extra 15% off your purchase + extra 50% off clearance + 50-60% off spring faves
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash Sale: Get the Ultimate Jardigan for $198 on sale; use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Buy 1 get 1 50% off everything, includes markdowns
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?
Any creative ideas for things young kids can make for relatives as Christmas gifts? No super craftiness required from parents, please. Last year, we did beeswax candles from a kit I got on Amazon, probably based on a recommendation here. They were a big hit with the recipients, and my kids were super proud of themselves. Any other ideas? Kids are 5 and almost 3.
My 3.5 year old daughter is having a daycare friend over to play for the first time this weekend. I would love to have some sort of special activity for them to do … but also that takes minimal planning and shopping prep work. Any ideas? I’m considering maybe baking cookies or doing DIY pizzas (do picky toddlers like DIY pizzas?)
How have you explained Christmas to your kids? DH grew up Catholic and I grew up Hindu, but as adults, we are a non-religious household. I like to observe holidays from both traditions as a cultural (not religious) practice. One concern of mine is that the culturally Hindu traditions become totally overshadowed by Christmas, because it’s everywhere. Santa! Jingle bells! Presents! Kiddo is three, so we have some time, but i’d like to learn from others about how you have introduced religion to kids and how you have balanced two or more faith traditions.
Really random question. Moms/dads of toddlers: how old were your kids when they watched Star Wars?
My 3 and a half year old has become obsessed with Star Wars. We have never let him watch the actual movies, but my mom bought him some Star Wars clothes from the Gap (because they were on sale) and we bought him a little golden book on Star Wars from Costco that is now his favorite book in the world and he reads like 4 times a day. He doesn’t have any Star Wars toys but now plays with the book like it is an action figurine.
Any thoughts on letting him watch the movies? I like to encourage his interests, but I’m afraid it is too advanced. He LOVES movies and generally doesn’t get scared during scary scenes.
We have a small kid Kraft table (I think) that is used all the time for coloring. We cover the top of it with white butcher block paper and LO goes crazy on it. Also gets used for play dough, in which case I love being able to have the rule that play dough stays on the table. We do not have much living space and I have no regrets about the table. It is smaller than a train table and all duplos are built on the floor.
Our PB Kids play table still looks great after 9 years of use. I would avoid anything made of pine or another soft wood befit will get beat up very quickly. A relatively shiny finish will make it easier to clean off marker, paint, crayon, etc.
I considered getting a play table with multiple sets of legs to convert into a desk and now I am glad we didn’t spend the extra money. Later on we ended up buying a real desk that had drawers and had a smaller footprint so it fits into her bedroom better. The play table wouldn’t have worked well as a desk.
Looking for recommendations on play tables for my 19 month old.
I’m kind of “anti-stuff” but my in-laws are always wanting to buy big holiday gifts. My husband is not so “anti-stuff” so he’s not shutting it down as I’d like! Anyway, any suggestions on a play table for my little guy? Initially it was posed as a train table, but I would like it to be able to be used for more than just that. Any suggestions?
anyone else find “water resistant” outdoor gear frustrating? i don’t want my kid cold and wet, and its unclear how “resistant” these things are or for how long. we walk to/from school so our needs are perhaps different from the more typical house-to-car-to-school commute, but still! vent over.
The library! Even if they don’t have a program like storytime on Saturday (which most do), you should be able to sit while she runs around for 30-45 mins.
I need all your child entertainment tips, ladies. I am 8 weeks pregnant with a two-year old, and we’re going to be flying solo all weekend because my husband is getting ready to turn in his dissertation. Our normal parent/kid friends are out with a stomach bug or out of town. No local family. Weather suggesting indoors-only. Definitely not opposed to tv, although lately her attention span has been brief. Trying to find some holiday stuff in town, but also don’t want to wear myself out (more).
Yes, the peel off but general PSA: do last name only! Worst case you can sharpie on the first name. I went crazy with stickers for my oldest, only to end up passing EVERYTHING down! So half my 2nd and 3rd kids stuff says “(oldest) (lastname)” haha. Oops.
Happy Friday all!! About time.
So those namebubble things. My oldest is going to start school next semester and he needs to have backpack, winter coat, hats etc. labeled. I’d like to do the name bubbles but since his is the oldest of three boys, chances are his hat, coat etc. are going to go to a little brother at some point in time. Are the name bubbles super indelible never come off till you’re dead and maybe even then? Or will I be able to peel them off for younger brothers and affix a new one?