Make My Life Easier Thursday: Original Gear Ties
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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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These look amazing. I hate twist ties and am always worried that my cat will eat them (and am now worried that once my baby is here, he’ll eat them). Brilliant.
Does anyone have a recommendation for EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE tights? Basically, ones that are minimally restrictive and preferably super soft, too. I often end up wearing leggings with boots rather than tights because I find almost all of my tights to be kind of uncomfortable (and this is even after I size up). But I’d like to have some go-to tights for my outfits that are not boot-friendly.
Does Sephora have a good, hassle free return policy? I’m considering ordering some new, pricier skin-care products, and I want to be able to return them if they don’t live up to the price for my skin. If not, recommendations on where to purchase? Thanks!
Any recommendations on how to dress to camouflage a baby bump in a business wear office?
I’m not ready to announce to my employer but I popped this week and it’s starting to get obvious in my current wardrobe.
I am willing to buy some new clothes but not to spend $$$ on things I’ll only wear for a few months.
I can get away with dressy business casual most days but I’m especially at a loss on what to wear to court on the rare occasion that happens.
We don’t have children, and we’re adopting a 9 year old boy who’ll be 10 by the time we get him. Our friends and family have kids older and younger, but not this age. Could you guys help me with what boys this age are interested in? Books, tv, toys?, clothes (though we have school uniforms, thank goodness). Any insight would be much appreciated ❤️
I have a 5 month old who we took to the allergist and he’s allergic to everything – dairy, eggs, soy, nearly all nuts. I’m having a hard time continuing to bf exclusively with supply and having to cut all this out of my diet. I’m also feeling really guilty about putting him on a hypoallergenic formula and starting to wean because I’m having such a hard time not eating any of the above, even though I know it will be better for my well-being. I should be proud of myself for being able to bf this long, but I feel like I’m being selfish by saying I can’t cut all this out of my diet for six more months. Does anyone have any commiseration or advice?
It is time to transition my kid from her infant car seat to a convertible one. Recommendations? I am curious about Diono ones because I’ve read they take up less space and I’d like to have a second kid soon (and therefore would have two car seats). Thoughts on Diono car seats? Any recommendations? TIA!
I was on here whining on Monday about my back, and wanted to report back that so far, the maternity support band I bought seems to be actually helping tremendously. It still hurts to walk, but I can at least do it. Last night I broke down sobbing as I tried to do some simple yoga to make it better, but this morning after wearing the band for a few hours, I can actually make it down the hall without whimpering in pain. Hoping this will do the trick!
Baby boy (12 months) has been throwing up off and on since last Friday. We’ve been to the pediatrician and continue to call, and have an apt tomorrow (ha ha, a “well-visit”) anyway so will check in then. We are doing 2oz of pedialyte every 20 mins and he can get to 4-5 hours without throwing up but then will heave up quite a bit.
Asking this wise community for any tips on keeping him comfortable/hydrated. Peds advice seems to be we have to just wait it out and then watch his hydration. Any other steps we can take? Thanks so much in advance.
Anyone have a recommendation for heavier or lined leggings for a 5 yo? My kid will only wear leggings bur they are generally so thin and not weather appropriate now that it’s getting colder.
My daughters are too young for bunk beds right now, but my oldest is ready for her own bed. I want to eventually have twin-over-full bunks beds, but I wanted to buy the set now and just set up the twin bed for her to sleep on. Trying to look online, price range is huge, from the decently reviewed Dorel version on Amazon to the $1300 pottery barn version that looks exactly the same (Kendall). Any opinions or suggestions? Anyone have either version?
I am pretty sure I am overthinking this, but just trying to figure out how to navigate this issue with my toddlers. i’ve noticed that some books, like sandra boyton ones have statements like “we’ve all got two feet so we can go for a walk” or “we’ve all got two eyes we can open and close” or Todd Parr books where we are thankful for our feet so we can go for a walk, etc. I do think it is great to appreciate if you do have two feet that allow you to walk…but not everyone has two feet or eyes taht work properly, etc. i think i am particularly sensitive to this because i have a parent who is now in a wheelchair and while she does have two feet, she cannot use them to go for a walk. I guess how do we teach toddlers that yes, generally people have two feet or ten toes, etc. but not everyone does when so many books send another message. is this something i wait until they are a bit older to talk about?
I’m glad I’m not the only one who rolls her eyes at her spouse’s absurd purchases and finds herself using such purchases two months later. I will probably ditch the skepticism… about the time we have some needlessly gargantuan milestone anniversary party that he has yet again had to talk me into.
ETA: My husband isn’t a spendthrift; the purchases are widely considered. I’m just an old-fashioned cheapskate.