Maternity Monday: Crazy Compression Socks
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Compression socks are often recommended for pregnant ladies as well as postpartum mamas — I was told I was most in danger of blood clots in the 60 days following birth.
As someone who has a blood clotting disorder ANYWAYS (Factor V Leiden), in colder months I kind of like compression socks, particularly for long drives or flights. It’s pretty easy to find boring black/gray compression socks, but finding fun, crazy compression socks (that are affordable) can be difficult.
I forget how I found the site Crazy Compression Socks, but they were having a 50% off sale when I did, so I took a chance on a pair of mermaid socks and a pair with extra cushioning and “infused silver to fight bacteria.” (I don’t know about the silver, but the cushioning is very comfy!) Two thumbs up on both! I’d worried the mermaid socks would stretch out so the pattern wouldn’t be recognizable (or that the pattern would look faded), but that hasn’t been a problem.
(Just to be TOTALLY clear, I’m wearing these under full-length pants, although they do feature them sometimes with shorts on the site.)
The socks are generally $15-$30 full price, but the site often has major sales. The brand also offers compression “cycle crew socks,” compression runners, and even some nice Halloween socks.
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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Oh wow Kat – a Factor V Leiden pregnancy is intense – I’m glad you got through it.
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Two weeks ago Trump held a rally in my inlaws retirement community. They didn’t attend, but many others did in big crowds and without masks, waiting for hours for Trump to show up. Over the weekend they
both tested positive for COVID, as part of a major surge in their community. So far they’re doing okay, but they both fall in the very highest risk groups. 2020 sucks.
How are folks handling election anxiety (if you are dealing with it)? I feel super stressed and overwhelmed today; I’ve been limiting my media diet for weeks which is helping but now that it’s upon me no avoiding it.
Inspired by the comment above about throwing myself into holiday plans to cope with 2020 stress, anyone have opinions on the quality of the custom needlepoint stockings at either Lands End or LLBean?
Planning to buy some this year for kiddo’s first Christmas. Also welcome any suggestions on custom ornaments to commemorate the year. Preference for non-breakable varieties. There are a million options on Etsy.
all those memes about day light savings as a parent are so true. i am so tired and don’t recall my kids waking up this early last year. how long does it usually take your kids too adjust?
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Anyone have experience with zoom weddings, especially with kids involved? My husband’s sister is getting married soon (everyone except the officiant is attending virtually) and apparently my daughter is supposed to be a flower girl, but I have no idea what that entails. Do I buy her a dress? A bouquet? Any other suggestions for ways to make this virtual ceremony + reception special? My SIL has sort of made me an unofficial wedding planner and I don’t want to let her down because I can’t even imagine how much this s*cks for her, but I also don’t really have the bandwidth for it right now with work/kids/pandemic/election/etc. The only thing I can think of is asking attendees to take a photo of themselves celebrating at home and send it to her so she can make a “wedding album.”
holiday gift idea if you have a dress up loving kiddo – buy on sale halloween costumes/accessories and a cute box/trunk from michaels or target or something and then you have a dress up kit gift. my bff did this last year for her kids and it was a huge huge hit
Like others, I am channeling my election stress into buying things. I need three different gift ideas.
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2) I have a handful of employees who helped me tremendously during the initial COVID-19 transition. I would like to send them a thank you note and small gift. Some overlap with the folks in #1, but most report to the people in #1 (i.e. their managers report to me). I was thinking a gift card. Maybe for coffee?
3) One of our favorite daycare teachers, who is a saint with our super high energy, extremely verbal and sometimes pain in the butt kiddo, is leaving. Her last day is Friday. She’ll miss out on the holiday bonus. I was thinking we’d give $50 and a card. Should it be more? We really love her.