Nursing/Postpartum Tuesday: Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser
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Juggling baby wipes at 3:00 a.m.? Oxo’s wipe dispenser will make things a little easier.
Designed for one-handed usage, this dispenser has a weighted plate and non-slip feet that keep it in place. The lid’s silicone gasket keeps wipes moist while the dispenser pops open with just a push. A clear window lets you know when it needs a refill.
Oxo’s Tot Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser is available at Amazon for under $25.
Sales of note for 3/21/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Spring sale, up to 50% off: Free People, AllSaints, AG, and more
- Ann Taylor – 25% off suiting + 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + 20% off
- Eloquii – 50% off elevated essentials + extra 50% off sale
- J.Crew – 25% off select linen & cashmere + up to 50% off select styles + extra 40% off sale
- J.Crew Factory – Friends & Family Sale: Extra 15% off your purchase + extra 50% off clearance + 50-60% off spring faves
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash Sale: Get the Ultimate Jardigan for $198 on sale; use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Buy 1 get 1 50% off everything, includes markdowns
Does anyone happen to know of reading and writing resources for early elementary age kids targeted towards those with speech impediments? I know there can be a relationship between speech issues and reading/writing difficulties. My first grader is in speech therapy for articulation and has made a lot of progress but still can’t say certain sounds, especially “R”, and we’ve noticed that she spells certain words the way she says them (e.g., “girl” is “gill” which is basically how she says it).
Following up since I asked a couple questions on here and got helpful advice, we hosted the 10 year old birthday scavenger hunt over the weekend and it was a big hit. DD was super happy. We had them go to four locations, with a number of challenges at a couple of them – Levy Park (if you know Houston), the girls’ school (football field, picnic tables, places like that), my parents’ house and a fourth grade boy’s house (they chose different ones). There was a costume component at one point that was a big hit – especially fake mustaches. They had matching sunglasses and bandanas. Glad I didn’t rely on those for prizes or favors as most left them behind. Favor bag ended up being flow rings, candy and little trophies which were kind of funny. We didn’t really do awards or declare a winner – once they got back to the house they just wanted to hang out. All in all very fun and pretty painless! oh and since siblings weren’t on teams, i paired them up with my parents for two different clues/challenges along the way so they were still part of it, which I think worked out really well. So thank you all for thoughtfully weighing in on my planning! I appreciated it!
On a lighter subject, anyone have favorite low cholesterol/high fiber breakfasts? I’ve been doing oatmeal with frozen fruit, chia seeds, and nuts, but would also like to have something more grab-n-go for the crazymornings.
Really don’t want this to be political, it’s a vacation question but dependent on some decisions at the WH.
I have a 2 year old, will be 2.5 this summer, and I’m really into National Parks and was thinking Acadia would be a great family trip. I read that Trump released all seasonal NPS staff and that the parks are predicted to be a mess this summer. Acadia was already pretty crowded the last time I went, and on top of the crazy flight cost from NC and dealing with a toddler, I’d like to consider a different destination.
What are some good mountain/lake ideas for that age range that don’t require a 3+ hour flight or cost as much as a trip to Europe? My mom lives in the Smokies so I’d prefer a different option as we’ve already been and will continue to go frequently. We went to New River Gorge in WV last year. Open to driving <6 hours or a short flight. Hotels a must bc I'm not camping more than a night with a toddler and a husband with back problems. Thank you!
Hairbrushes! I keep seeing IG ads, etc, for “magic” hairbrushes that are easier on kids’ tangles. Are these for real? My 8yo has pretty fine, long hair and it definitely gets knots, especially at the end. She’s pretty good about brushing it herself or letting me do it (unlike me as a child who would scream as if I was being murdered when someone brushed my tangled hair), but if I could make the process less annoying for everyone that would be great.
Are reusable pouches worth it or just a pain to clean? One of my twins (16 months) has developmental delays and is still eating only purées. One of the very few foods he can feed himself is a pouch. They’re pretty expensive (I buy the savory kind, not the fruit kind since we want him eating a broader array of savory foods) and it’s really adding up, plus not great for the environment.
Our baby is starting daycare in early April at 5-6 months (actual – was several weeks premature) and we just got the info packet, making it all feel too real. We’re interested in tips for making the transition easier. It’s a 20-minute drive in no traffic and we have two adults working from home, at least as long as we have jobs in this climate. We’ll probably have the baby on 100% formula by then. Please give me all your advice for managing logistics! Our ideal would be minimal “rushing to get it done” – it would be nice if we could accomplish the new tasks and schedule with minimal chaos.
I have an 11 yo who is an avid reader. She finishes several books per week and reads anything and everything, including adult novels and classics. She just finished Swiss Family Robinson, for instance.
Unfortunately she’s not doing that well in her reading class in middle school. She tells me the issue is that the class takes too long to read a book, so she finishes the book the day it’s assigned and then the test is 3-4 weeks later, after the class has had time to read it. She refuses to read the book over a longer time–she doesn’t like to have to stop and wait. I can’t tell if that’s the only reason, or if she’s not reading the assigned books carefully because she doesn’t love them and is missing details. So far she’s refused to skim or reread ahead of the test saying the book was boring the first time, but I may need to push harder. I’ve suggested post its to flag key points, but she doesn’t think that’s needed for such easy books.
Any other thoughts or suggestions? I’d like to help her develop a plan for how to do well in classes of this type, as I suspect this could be a reoccurring problem for her all the way through college.