Family Friday: Plush Motif Sweater & Leggings Set
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One of my nieces is obsessed with squirrels — if I could turn back time, I would have gotten her this set as a baby gift.
This soft cotton sweater and leggings set has a sweet squirrel and floral motif. The sweater has shoulder buttons for easy on and off, and the coordinating leggings have a stretchy elastic waist.
This sweater and leggings set is $39 at Nordstrom and comes in sizes 3M-18M.
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- Eloquii – Extra 45% off all sale
- J.Crew – Everyday styles from $34.50
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off fall faves + extra 60% off clearance
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- Nordstrom – Summer sale has started, up to 60% off top brands
- Talbots – 25-40% off select fall styles + extra 30% all markdowns
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My ILs are good with DS, and since he is in full-time preschool, there will be fewer logistics for them to manage. Still, it will be a lot for them, and DS will be emotional since we have never both been away for this long.
I feel torn. I had not originally planned to attend this conference, and the award itself is more symbolic than significant. That said, the sessions could be valuable, and it would be a good opportunity for networking. Should I go to the conference?
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Those of you who didn’t have an easy time of it or who switched to formula in the first year, what are your thoughts looking back?
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