Splurge or Save Thursday: Medium Anna Leather Hobo Bag
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Typical hobo bags are a little too informal for work. This tailored version from Akris elevates this casual classic.
Made from soft napa calfskin, this polished bag has enough slouch to keep it from being uptight. It’s crafted with signature trapezoid-ring hardware and has an interior zip pocket, magnetic closure, and adjustable shoulder strap. It’s just the right size for daily use.
If you want something smaller, check out this petite version.
The medium Anna bag is $2,690 at Nordstrom.
Sales of note for 2/7:
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- Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
- Ann Taylor – Extra 25% off your $175+ purchase — and $30 of full-price pants and denim
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 15% off
- Boden – 15% off new season styles
- Eloquii – 60% off 100s of styles
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- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 40% off one item + free shipping on $150+
My potty trained 3 year old has started hiding, pulling his pants down and pooping on the floor. Day care mentioned he did it there today. Is this worth calling the pediatrician over? He got a big boy bed: that’s the biggest change in his life lately. I’m flummoxed.
I’m thinking about a developmental eval for my kid, recently 3.5. Kid is in a new class starting early August, so I will use that transition to better assess.
I don’t have any major red flags, but he has had some minor delays (walked at 19 months, currently in speech therapy). No concerns socially right now. He has 2 more school years (3 if we opt for K) at his current preschool, which has been great for him, so I want to make sure we are lining up everything that will help him for his transition to elementary.
Anyone who pursued it (or opted not to) for similar reasons? Outcomes? If pursued, I think we’d go private/pay out-of-pocket because the waitlists for those that take insurance is ~18 months in our city.
The last couple threads have brought up examples of dads using screen time and other “crutches” when alone with the kids (take out food, etc), while moms are more likely to be intentional and hands-on. I want this to be a discussion and not an accusation, lol, but basically….do you and your spouse get on the same page about the daily raising of your kids, especially around these hot-button issues?
I guess it was a little surprising to me, because in our family, my husband and I have specific discussions and general “house rules” around our parenting goals and strategies. We are really specific about no screen time during the week and certain hours on weekends, and regardless of which parent is in charge the rules stay. Of course there are exceptions and leeway; my husband will put on sports games, or I’ll allow a random nature documentary on a rainy day when we are all feeling cranky.
Screen time is just one example; other things include church attendance, outdoor time, meals, etc. I promise we aren’t micro-managey, but the kids’ routines and experiences look generally the same regardless of parent. (Sure, dad may take them to the field to play baseball while mom will read books and do puzzles, but the overarching “we spend our time playing” is the same).
I’d be really upset if my husband phoned it in 50% of his parenting time.
My 6 year old is really struggling this summer behaviorally. I’m not sure if it’s the disruption to routine (I didn’t think she was a kid who needed strict routines, but maybe I was wrong) or the fact that we’re making her practice reading (nothing crazy, 20 minutes a day), which she seems to have a lot of perfectionist anxiety about. She’s having massive meltdowns nearly daily, sometimes but not always directly related to reading, and has developed a very obnoxious attitude about refusing to do things she previously did with no problem, like pick up toys in the evening. She has lost a lot of privileges and missed out on fun summer stuff because she wouldn’t cooperate with basic requests like “pick up your toys and then we can go to the pool.” I feel like bad that she’s missing out on so much stuff, but I’m not sure what to do; my husband and I both feel like we can’t reward this behavior. Any advice or commiseration?
My 2yo (28mo) is throwing much bigger temper tantrums than he used to. I know that’s like, the definition of 2yo, but it seems really intense. In the last couple days, he’s had multiple episodes of 20-25 minutes without a break from the screaming, while alternately laying on the floor kicking or out-of-control running…literally bouncing off the walls. When he finally runs out of energy/oxygen, he’s suddenly okay and wants cuddles while the gasping sobs settle down. The whole process seems extreme and lasts longer than I expect. Can anyone anecdotally compare where this might fall on the bell curve?
We have been trying to conceive since November last year and have had two miscarriages at 5 weeks and 7 weeks this year. We have a trip with a group to a beach resort out the country at the end of August. If we have no luck this month I was debating stopping trying July/August as while if this month was successful I feel ok traveling at 12 weeks, I really worry about traveling abroad at similar times to when I had the previous miscarriages. Husband thinks due to our age (38) we keep trying? After the holiday is the timeline to look at medical interventions with our Doctor. The group consists of a couple who I’m very close with but various other couples they are friends with we haven’t met. Being away with strangers on a beach in a different country is making me anxious if it goes wrong again. Husband would be led by my choice in the end.
PSA for you or the pregnant women in your life, there’s a listeria recall affecting limited ice cream brands. NPR/other reputable sources have the details.
Hi all,
I read through the SAHP thread last night and was fascinated by all the different thoughts. I feel like the idea of “equal leisure time” comes up here a lot and I struggle with it sometimes. Frankly- both my husband and I would love to be full throttle in our jobs and have the other one be a SAHP. I had the bigger job before kids and purposefully stepped back to be more available for our kids and our family. 100% my choice but it’s in service to our family, not his job and I’m not cool with him putting in extra time at work and expecting me to carry the load at home.
Just wondering what everyone else’s thoughts are and if you struggle with the same stuff too. 2 careers + kids is tough stuff and I appreciate this community.