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My youngest loves shirts with his favorite characters. If your kid is into Peppa Pig, Trotters has a cute collab celebrating her 20th (!) birthday, including this fun romper.
At first, you might not notice Peppa hiding in the Liberty floral print. A delicate collar, drawstring waist, and snap buttons complete this one-and-done outfit. The breathable 100% cotton fabric is meant for warm summer playdates and parties.
This playsuit is $119 and comes in sizes 1Y to 6/7Y.
Sales of note for 8.30.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off full-price purchase; $99 jackets, dresses & shoes; extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 20% off
- Eloquii – Up to 60% off everything; extra 60% off all sale
- J.Crew – 40% off sitewide; extra 60% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 20% off orders $125+; extra 60% off clearance; 60%-70% off 100s of styles
- Lands’ End – 40% off sitewide; 50% off backpacks, 40% off kids’ apparel
- Loft – Summer sale, 30% off new arrivals; up to 50% off much more
- Talbots – 25% off regular-price purchase; 70% off clearance
- Zappos – 28,000+ 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 – 50% off everything
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 40% off everything
- J.Crew Crewcuts – 40% off sitewide; extra 50% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 50-60% off; 50% off pants for the family
- Target – 20% off select clothing for all; up to 50% off home; up to 30% off select nursery furniture; up to 30% off kitchen & dining
Anon says
We are going to send birthday invites to the whole preschool class. Should we hand out paper invites, email a digital image of the invite, or email evites? I usually give a stack of paper invites to the teachers to put in all of the kids’ backpacks/cubbies. But most other parents send out digital invitations, and I I wonder if that is easier for parents to enter the info directly in their shared family calendar. What is easier for parents of attendees to keep track of?
Anonymous says
Our school friends have done a mix of paper and e-vites, and I think e-vites are slightly easier because I can search for it in my email.
Anon says
Evite is easier for me as the guest but when we host parties we always send paper invites because we’ve never attended school anywhere where we had contact info for all the other parents. Both our daycare and K-12 school don’t do class directories for privacy reasons.
NYCer says
Paperless Post or Evite. Makes it easier to keep track of RSVPs and send reminders too.
Anonymous says
Can you put plastic on the bottom rack of the dishwasher? This is what we use. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sistema-To-Go-1-65L-6-9-Cups-1-Pack-Plastic-Rectangular-Bento-Lunch-with-Yogurt-Pot-Teal/497165769?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=3213&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=22222222278497165769_117755028669_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=501107745824&wl4=aud-2225087348627:pla-394283752452&wl5=9027720&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=497165769&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIrSFdJhno81kZuyen7AO6c6T&gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNd28QWZBug9XAKW4hwYRMvi9QiUpKQgOHAmiuUzcjAmGzdmpdE4l1xoC_2wQAvD_BwE
I have three kids and six of them. They’ve all lasted 7 years and counting. My oldest now buys lunch so that saves a lot of space in the dishwasher. But to be honest they rarely actually need to be run through; I could just wipe them out but it’s easier for me to just plop them in the dishwasher and grab a clean one.
Cb says
Evites! For whole class parties, parents typically just put the invite on the class Whatsapp group.
Boston Legal Eagle says
Definitely evites. Our school doesn’t give out personal emails to other parents, but the directors do send out links to the class.
Anon says
Do you have a favorite bento – style kids lunch box that fits in the bottom of the dishwasher?
We have a hand me down BentGo (the original kids plastic one) and it works, but it takes up a lot of dishwasher space (and won’t scale up from 1 kid to 3 kids).
Anon says
I’m not sure about bottom rack – our space there is at a greater premium than the top rack, so we normally wash it on the top rack – but we’ve been really happy with the ANDMOON Bento. Every piece can go in the dishwasher, which was not the case with a lot of kid lunchboxes I saw.
CCLA says
Planetbox Rover! We have at least two in our dishwasher most nights and place them in on their sides like plates.
DLC says
We have Sistema Lunch to Go lunch boxes and have been washing them in the bottom rack for five or six years now.
They are plastic and not leak proof, but we only pack dry things in our kids’ lunches.
Plus they are pretty inexpensive. $12-15/ each.
Anon says
We use the Bentgo boxes and they fit well on our top rack without taking up much space. Are you just putting the insert into the dishwasher or the entire thing? Because the outer shell (which would take up a lot more room) shouldn’t go in the dishwasher, the seals will warp.
Lunchbots are great says
Lunchbots! Really well made (many year in of daily use and still going strong) and dishwasher safe. I find the medium size good for my elementary kids’ lunches.
Former Junior Associate says
Seconding this! We’re at 2 preschool years on 2 Lunchbots boxes (a medium trio for lunch and a small snack for two snacks) and they’ve held up great.
Anonymous says
Related, does anyone have a non-plastic option that they like? We’ve been using BentGo but I’d like to switch to metal.
Anon says
I have a lovely stainless steel tiffin. Of course it’s not microwave safe. It’s seen a lot of use over the years and is like new.
GCA says
We have Weesprout metal bento boxes. I have to secure the lid with a rubber band (the rubber bands around the bottom of a bunch of asparagus are perfect for this), but for me, this minor drawback is outweighed by the ability to chuck them anywhere in the dishwasher.
Lunchbots are great says
Lunchbots are stainless steel, dishwasher safe, and super sturdy. I love them.
CCLA says
Planetboxes are metal! We love the rovers
Anon says
Entering the second trimester and my skin on the lower half of my face is really dry and starting to get flaky, which is not my norm. I’ve moisturized twice a day but apparently it’s not cutting it. Any recommendations for a thicker cream? Toxic ingredients are out, obviously.
Anonymous says
I’ll let you do your own ingredient analysis because different people have different standards. But having had dry skin my whole life, I recommend L’Oreal Collagen Moisture Filler Day/Night cream. It is pretty inexpensive, and I slather that all over my face. At night year round, and in the AM on dry spots during the winter months. I also like the CeraVe PM facial moisturizing lotion as my typical year round AM moisturizer. The PM formulas for anything are usually thicker and better. Plus I prefer a standalone SPF that agrees with my skin (EltaMD with hyaluronic acid) and get annoyed with moisturizers that include SPF that usually burns the heck out of my face.
Anon says
+1 to CeraVe. I like the PM and the AM. I also will put Aquaphor on overnight if the spot is particularly troublesome.
Anonymous says
Adding that you might want the unscented version of the L’Oreal if you try it. They sell both, and the fragrance of the regular one can be strong.
Anonymous says
Have you tried the Kiehl’s ultra facial moisturizer? That’s my go-to.
Anonymous says
You need a gentle toner actually.
https://www.cerave.com/skincare/cleansers/hydrating-toner
Anonymous says
Put a layer of vaseline over your moisturizer before you go to sleep. Feels gross but I always get instant results.
Job loss - what next? says
Cross-posting here for fellow-parent perspectives. My job was eliminated this week. Overall, I strongly feel this is a good thing for me, but before I get too excited for summer vacation, what practical things do I need to consider? What would you do first/next? Relevant details: 6 months severance pay, we use DH’s health insurance & FSA benefits, and I hadn’t finished registering for all the “filler” summer camps yet anyway!
Anonymous says
I would focus on enjoying the summer and setting up coffee meetings where you let people know you’d love a heads up if they have openings going forward. Then you can follow up in September.
Anon says
+1
Vicky Austin says
No advice, but that sounds amazing. Enjoy.
Anonymous says
I would take a little time to start your resume update. At least list down your most recent documents and make sure you’ve saved anything that’s appropriate from your work computer/network. I always find refreshing a resume takes a lot of energy to start and it would be nice to know how much work it’ll need when you’re ready to really start.
Anon says
I’m looking for some kind of box or bin to store kids art work. My goal is to limit what gets saved to what will fit in the box. Has anyone found one they liked? Also, has this worked for anyone kids? To say that they can only save what fits within the box?
I’m also looking for a box to save Christmas cards in. Any suggestions?
Cerulean says
I haven’t done this yet, but I like the idea of using a file box and then dividing the art by years in a file. I don’t know about kids, but I keep my personal mementos limited to a box (maybe 12” cubed), and I think it’s a good way to keep a reasonable limit on stuff.
octagon says
I get the Bigso document box from Container Store for school papers and art work. Each school year gets a new box, and it’s part of my August routine to take kiddo to pick out the color for the upcoming year. The size is generally large enough that oversized art papers will fit. I have grand visions of turning the boxes into Artkive books down the road, but for now it’s okay.
Vicky Austin says
I just use one of those cheap cardboard pattern-print boxes with a magnetic flap from Michael’s or the like.
Former Junior Associate says
We’re heading to Hawaii (Oahu) with our kids (5, almost 2) and my mother- and father-in-law later this summer. Hoping for some hive advice on the following:
1. The easiest-to-rub-in reef safe sunscreen. I truly loathe mineral sunscreen, but there’s not another option for this trip; please help me minimize the hassle! Already on it with rash guards, etc. to minimize skin to be sunscreened, but I want to make the sunscreen I DO have to apply as easy as possible.
2. Can anyone recommend a kids Hawaii or Oahu guidebook? I think the 5-year-old might enjoy looking at something like that and maybe ID’ing an activity or site that he’d like to see.
3. Tips for really little kids on a snorkel outing. Will this be incredibly stressful and we’re better off with a babysitter for the toddler? N.B. that my mother-in-law is likely to snorkel only a very a little bit and then be done, so there shouldn’t be a huge issue allocating childcare, but if it’s likely to be a bad time for her, we can pursue the childcare alternative. We expect that the 5-year-old will want to see some snorkel stuff and understand that the boat has a setup for little kids who can’t swim, so also interested in tips for him but much less likely to choose to leave him onshore.
Anon says
1. We’ve used ThinkBaby sunscreen and I think it’s pretty easy to rub in.
2. It’s not a guidebook, but Buffy and Sissy Go to Hawaii is a cute picture book for that age group. We have that one, and the Italy one and both were popular in our house for several years around those ages.
3. I never took kids that age snorkeling but I think it would be tough especially with the baby. Personally, I would get a babysitter for both kids for any snorkel boat outings, and would try to do some shore snorkeling with the 5 year old. On Oahu there are a lot of good snorkel spots that don’t require a boat to access.
Unsolicited tips – the lagoons at Ko Olina (near the Disney resort) are great for little kids and have a few fish you can see, although the snorkeling isn’t likely to be super exciting for adults. At Laniakea beach, you can see turtles basking on the beach in the afternoons – it’s the easiest way for little kids to get close to a wild turtle. If you want something to do that’s not the beach, Byodo-In Temple was a huge hit with my kids when they were toddler/preschool age (there’s a koi pond and ducks).
Former Junior Associate says
Thanks! We’re actually staying at the Marriott Ko Olina, so I’m glad to hear that the lagoons are as good for kids as we hoped. Any chance you have been to/can comment on the Polynesian Cultural Center? Especially interested in how engaging its various aspects (including luau) are likely to be for a 5-year-old…
Anon says
I’ve never been to a luau, but it seems like a pretty kid-friendly thing to me! I’ve also heard good things about the pineapple plantation tours and you get Dole Whip at the end.
Anonymous says
Luau food was tough for my kids. Pack snacks.
But the pineapple plantation is great!
Anon says
Blue Lizard is the best I’ve found. I genuinely like it. ThinkBaby made my hands feel really chalky, and though it smelled good I won’t buy again.
Coppertone also makes a WaterBabies mineral option that applies fairly similarly to the chemical version.
Anon318 says
+1 to Blue Lizard. We apply using Solar Buddies and it makes sunscreen easy and quick.
Anonymous says
You couldn’t pay me enough to take a two year old on a snorkel trip. Will they even be allowed on the boat? Leave behind
Anonymous says
If you want to try it, buy the snorkel gear online and try in the bathtub at home. I would think 2 is too small. I was in HI with my (older) kids this spring, and the combination of salt water, snorkel gear and open water off a boat was too much for them. But when we walked into the water off the beach and could do some snorkeling in water they could stand in, they were happy to look with swim goggles on.
Sunbum is reef safe and was easy to rub in.
Anonymous says
Oh, and the luau—was on a different island, but the entertainment kept kids entertained. My kids didn’t like the food, tho.
Anonymous says
My 5.5 year old snorkeled with me last year. (We were at the great Barrier Reef…. so felt mandatory). At the time i doubt that he could have done a full length of a 25 m pool without floatation (it would have been comically slow). He LOVED the experience.
– Definitely get them to try a snorkel / mask before you head on the actual excursion. Ideally in a pool so they are moving with it. We did this just 1x in the pool the day before.
– Life jackets for all. You can’t stand on the reef and it helps you all move more the same speed and gives the kiddo something to hold on to that isn’t your swim suit strap or neck. With kid you likely won’t be “diving” down unless your kid is a very strong swimmer.
– I physically held on to him the entire time. Basically he was holding my arm life a flutter board or i was physically guiding him to what he could see.
– We has a minor panic attack at the waves. Do not rush them in.
– We had flippers for all and actually it was nice. He had never used flippers before the excursion. (We snorkeled again in Mexico this year and they didn’t have small enough flippers, which was harder to keep him fully horizontal even though he was obviously stronger a year later).
– I actually think it is easier off a boat vs. wading into the water and dealing with crashing waves. Assumes kid is not scared of deep water.
– If you are excited about snorkeling as an activity that you enjoy and not just a shared experience, book a second trip that is adults only.
– leave the 2 year old behind.
Anon says
Re: waves, It really depends on the conditions, and waves and currents can be very strong from a boat. In Hawaii I feel like the boat snorkeling trips usually have stronger waves than the sheltered beaches (especially in summer when some beaches are super calm). But it does vary. The hardest snorkeling I’ve done has definitely been on boat trips though.
Anonymous says
1) You’re already paying for a Hawaiian vacation (unless you’re a returning local). I’d just pay for sunscreen there, it’s one less thing to carry on and I believe they only sell reef safe options in the state now.
3) I really don’t see your toddler snorkeling at all. Unless you have a really active kid who enjoys waves, my little ones have avoided getting in the water at the beach as toddlers. I’d go with full sleeve rashguards and/or boardshorts to the knee for any beach time since the sun is very intense and that minimizes exposure.
Anon says
+1 on rash guards and board shorts and I would even consider swim leggings. My kid has some that we only wear in Hawaii. The sun there is no joke.
Anonymous says
We stayed at the Marriott Ko Olina for a week with a 6 yo, 4 yo, and 4 month old two summers ago (also with my in-laws) and are repeating the same trip at the end of July. We didn’t do a whole lot outside of the resort area; we went to Waikiki for a half day and got malasadas and walked around. Another day, we went to the North Shore and saw the sea turtles at Laniakea and got shave ice at Matsumoto’s, but those were probably the days my kids enjoyed the least. We also went to the Chief’s luau one night. My daughters loved it, but this year we’re planning to do the luau at the Marriott so we don’t have to drive. There is quite a bit to do at the resort, and we also snuck over to Aulani one night and got ice cream from the snack shop. Have a great time!