Budget Thursday: Plaid Scarf
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This is an extra large shawl scarf for an excellent price. I like that it comes in a lot of different patterns and colors that are all nice. In the photos on the listing, it also shows the multitude of ways to wear it — around your neck as a scarf, opened all the way as a shawl, and wrapped around several times. See this video from Extra Petite for more looks. For $12.99 and Prime shipping and free returns, I can see getting a few! Plaid Scarf
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Sales of note for 1/16:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Cashmere on sale; AllSaints, Free People, Nike, Tory Burch, and Vince up to 60%; beauty deals up to 25% off
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase; extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; extra 50% off all clearance, plus ELOQUII X kate spade new york collab just dropped
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers! New markdowns just added
- Hannah Andersson – Up to 30% off all pajamas;
- J.Crew – Up to 40% off select styles; up to 50% off cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
- L.K. Bennett – Archive sale, almost everything 70% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Tag sale for a limited time — jardigans and dresses $200, pants $150, tops $95, T-shirts $50
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale – 50% off + extra 20% off, sale on sale, plus free shipping on $150+
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?
When do you start attempting to get a baby on a sleep schedule? I feel like we have a loose one that kind of happened organically but I’m wondering when I need to be more intentional about it.
We’re moving somewhere that has public preK-4 as part of the magnet elementary schools (yay free childcare for most of the year!) but because it’s in the elem school they get the same recess as everyone else, which is to say 20 minutes a day. I think this school would be an awesome fit for my kid, but I’m wary of school 9-4 with only 20 minutes outside. In preK-3 at his current daycare, they go outside for an hour every morning and then from 4:15 to pickup every afternoon.
Anyone have a kid in a similar school-structured program at age 4 and have any feedback?
Looking for recommendations on bowls/dishes for infants (and I guess growing into a toddler). At the moment, we’re making all of our own baby food (my husband is having an absolute blast doing this, and we only have the one child and already cook a ton, so it’s easy to just make the baby some purees and freeze it). Currently, as our child isn’t eating a ton of volume of food at this time (and we’re spoon feeding the baby the puree), we were just using some of the glass and silicon cooking prep bowls that we have. Now, we’re looking at the baby eating a larger volume of food so we need to get bigger bowls for the baby to eat out of. (and, quite frankly, my husband wants all of his prep bowls for his own cooking)
What does everyone use and like? I see a lot of the bowls that suction onto tables/high chair trays, and I’m fine with that concept, but I was wondering if anyone uses a non-plastic option with their kids? Ideally, I think it would be something that works, but isn’t “kid specific”.
Can someone please reassure me that it’s normal to have baby fever when friends have cute, fat babies and doesn’t mean you need another child? We feel very confident that our family is complete for a variety of reasons and even if we had one more it’s not like the baby stage would last all that long anyway! But someone we know just had the CUTEST baby and I feel like my ovaries are exploding. The funny thing is I’m not a baby person at all and I enjoyed my own kids way more once they were walking and talking, but there is just something about seeing a squishy newborn that gives me all the feels.
Social anxiety in preschooler: Experiences? Resources? Is therapy an option?
I’m wondering if my preschooler’s “shyness” is actually anxiety. And if so, what resources and /or therapy is available at this age. We have an appointment scheduled with our pediatrician and I would like to be prepared with talking points.
At daycare and in familiar situations, he’s outgoing, silly, and plays well with his peers. But “shuts down” (turns back, stares at the floor, holds tightly to our hand) in certain situations if lots of attention is focused on him. For example, we were late to lunch with two other families so everyone was settled in and eating apps when we arrived at the table. All attention was on us and the greetings/hugs overwhelmed him—he sat on the floor by my chair facing away from the table for twenty or so minutes; he eventually came out, sat on his own chair and later played with our friends.
We try to prep him ahead of time but I wonder if that anticipation feeds into the anexity.
This is not a recent development, he would also “shut down” as a toddler. It’s a bigger concern now because he will enter kindergarten next fall. Current teachers say he’s academically ready except for this.
Has anyone else’s kiddo experience this? Any advice or recommendations?
Has anyone used the Elvie pump? It didn’t exist when I had my first and it seems so much better than a traditional pump. Especially because I travel frequently for work. I’m already sick of dragging around my Medela.
I’m reaching for some creative backup care solutions. My 3 y/o attends montessori school, which we love, but I’m struggling to find care for him on school holidays and the few weeks in the summer when school is closed. I’ve posted on care dot com, but all applicants are looking for a full-time nanny position (which I fully understand). His teachers are occasionally available, but they haven’t been a reliable source of backup care. Family isn’t an option. I realize this problem is only going to get worse as he gets older and is out of school for the summer. Our area has a lot of retirees and households with at least one SAHP, so most of the nearby options are mothers’ day out that operate part time and do not offer drop-in care. I’ve asked a few retirees around my neighborhood but no one is interested (again I understand). I’ve posted on the working mom’s board at work – no responses yet. There’s a drop-in facility 30 minutes from my office; it would add an hour to my commute but honestly I’m considering just trying that for the upcoming holiday (MLK). Should I post at the local community college asking for a mother’s helper/backup care? What are the creative solutions I’m not thinking of here?
We were using our second bedroom as an office, and we’ve slowly been transitioning it to a nursery. However, we’re stuck on what to do with our wifi/modem set up — the internet cable is only set up in that room, and if we moved it we’d have to deal with a long cord running through the condo. Has anyone else had this issue, and what did you do?
Anyone have recommendations for a toddler-friendly, all-inclusive resort for some winter sun? Thinking about a quick getaway in February or March — we’d prefer a nonstop flight from the DC area which seems to limit things a bit …
I think I might be out of options but…my son is skinny and too tall for the Cosco Scenera Next. However, he is still rear-facing in the car and we’d like to keep him in a car seat on the plane (usually forward facing due to his height) and rear facing in our rental car. Is there any car seat that would work and doesn’t weigh a ton?
I saw the post the other day but those were all forward-facing.
Hi all! I would love a recommendation for a family-friendly resort for this summer’s vacation. Ideally, the resort would have a pool, kiddie pool, family-friendly restaurant, and nice playground. Bonus points for a kids club and additional entertainment. I’m thinking something similar to the Disney resorts (but not Disney because we just spent the holidays there). Thanks so much!!!
To the anon to other day w/ paris recs – I created a burner email and would love to get your thoughts about Paris with a toddler!
pogo dot r3tte at the mails of the G.
I looked up my itinerary and we stayed near Brignoles. If you’re interested in recs for that area lmk!
When do I drop the Paci?
Kid 1 turns 2 in early April. Twins (kids 2 and 3) arrive late May. Right now we use a paci for naptimes, car rides and bedtime (she’s an awesome night sleeper, and I don’t want to mess it up). Somehow, after she went back to daycare after New Year’s she dropped the paci at naptime (we forgot to bring it in the first day back, and now it’s been 5 straight days of good paci-free naps).
I’m not worried about her paci use, but maybe this is a good time to cut back more? Bu, hopefully the twins will take pacis, so they’ll be around her again starting in May. Also, she got a baby doll for Christmas that came with a fake paci and she is obsessed. So it’s odd, she seems to be using the paci less but is talking about them WAY more. What do I do?