Budget Thursday: Metal Chain Hair Tie
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This hair tie from Banana Republic is an inexpensive and quick way to put a little more polish on a ponytail or bun. With the recent stretch of humidity (i.e., all of August), it is pointless to do my hair. I’m currently trying to grow it out, and having all that hair on my neck makes me feel at least 10 degrees warmer. I think I’d rather roll into work with tied-back hair than be a sweaty, frizzy mess. With this hair tie, it makes the ponytail seems more intentional, and like I’m wearing an extra accessory. For $12.50, it’s less expensive than a necklace or pair of earrings, and I’d probably wear it more frequently. Metal Chain Hair Tie
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Sales of note for 6/30/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 2,700+ new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals + summer steals $39+
- Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – End of season sale, extra 60% off sale styles + up to 40% off select cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Sitewide Sale, save 25% with code — 48 hours only! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 40% off entire purchase, includes all markdowns (ends 7/3)
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?
We were invited to a celebration for a new (adopted) baby. We need to bring a gift right? Is something small, like one outfit, ok? This is DH’s coworker and his wife and I don’t know them at all.
I finally caved and began using some airpods earlier this summer after dismissing them as ‘too expensive’ and ‘not necessary’, and OH MY GOODNESS, why did I not do this earlier? I was in awe of how useful they were this AM as I was trying to manage a 7am call with Asia and getting myself and kiddo out to school for drop off. I swear, this is probably up their with the mute button for best tool for working moms.
They don’t get caught in my hair, no cord for a kid to pull on, I can put my phone down on a flat surface and walk a few feet away to make breakfast/brush teeth/help with clothing/I don’t have a cord to avoid while prepping food/etc. etc. etc. Not having to be physically tethered to my phone is amazing – I realized also that literally all of my husbands clothes have pockets deep enough to stick a phone in – including his pjs! Mine do not, which is probably why I find the airpods so much more useful than he does ;)
Does anyone have a baby gate that works at the top of a curved banister? We are moving into an old house with a steep staircase and curved railings that do not have squared-off posts. Something like the link below. Does anyone have any tips on how to install a baby gate? There is no wall opposite. The banister kits all seem to require a square side to attach to and I am at a loss for ideas.
PSA: Banana Republic Factory has tons of great short-sleeved shirts for wearing under suits right now. And pretty much everything is 40-60% off. I picked up 3 shirts yesterday. I was also really impressed with the look of some of their new suiting options, but I was in a hurry and don’t *need* any, so didn’t try them on. I’m considering ordering some stuff to try it out. I had previously sworn off Banana Republic Factory because their materials used to be so unflattering and cheap. What I bought is still $25 quality, but at the same time definitely a step up from what they used to sell.
My 2.5 year old has a nursery school “interview” coming up. Its basically a part time program a few hours a week and I can’t imagine that they expect much, if anything, from us. However, I still feel like I should do something to prepare her, if for nothing else than the fact that we’re going somewhere new and she may be asked to play with other kids while not holding on to mommy for dear life. She’s a pretty good kid, but has been home up till now so not terribly social with other children until she has a chance to defrost, which won’t be possible in such a brief setting. Any tips? Thanks!
I’m having trouble figuring out how to phrase something. I think in an environment where creating a sense of inclusion is valued, food plays a role. Not offering food that is desired or needed by the population(s) in a community can erode that sense of inclusion. Is that a fair, sensible thought? I can’t be more specific without outing myself, but I am trying to form an argument. Thank you, smart internet friends!
Is there any reason to not put stepson on my health insurance? The current situation is that stepson has health insurance through his mom’s plan, however she has asked if DH can put him on our plan, mainly due to how much it costs her. I currently have a family plan through my employer (myself, DH and DD are covered) so there really would be no increase in premium or deductible amount since we are already at the family plan level. Our plan through my company allows stepchildren to be included as dependents. There is no court ordered custody agreement (they were never married) so nothing to worry about in terms of whether he is meeting any mandated parental requirements and DH pays an agreed upon amount of child support each month and they figure the rest out as they go along.
I don’t have a problem with adding him, but I’m wondering if there are any negative legal or financial implications I am not thinking about? Thanks!