Washable Workwear Wednesday: Ponte Leggings
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Sales of note for 5/14/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty Deals up to 25% off (ends 5/17)
- Ann Taylor – Suit Yourself! 30% off suiting (ends 5/16) + 25% off your full price purchase (ends 5/18) + extra 60% off sale (ends 5/14)
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – Up to 60% off everything + extra 60% off sale + $1 shipping on all orders
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off long-weekend styles + 50% off select swim and coverups
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 15% off $100+ + extra 20% off $125+
- M.M.LaFleur – Lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 40% off all markdowns (ends 5/18) + 30% off dresses, skirts, accessories, and shoes
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?
I am getting into that soooooo pregnant stage I can hardly stand it. I want to have this baby TOMORROW, but (1) that’s just a wee bit pre-term, and (2) I have to mediate a divorce tomorrow, and (3) I have 100 million little fires at work to tamp out before I can leave.
I know I need to take this time to clean my desk and brief backup lawyers on all my cases, but I feel like all I can do is sit here and panic. *sigh*
i know this question is asked a lot but curious what your 2 yr old LOVED most as a gift?
My 20 month old has recently started asking for food when we tell her it’s bedtime. I think it’s pretty clearly a stalling tactic – she also asks for more books, more coloring and things like that (though those requests are much easier to deny). I think we should ask her a few minutes before bedtime if she wants to eat and tell her it’s her last opportunity to have food, and if she declines it, then we should just put her to bed and ignore her requests for food at that time. Does this sound reasonable? My husband thinks this it’s cruel, because she doesn’t understand the concept of “this is your last chance for food.” I agree she probably doesn’t really understand that, but I also think if she was really hungry she would eat when we offered food a few minutes before bedtime, so we’re clearly not putting her to bed starving. And her dinner usually ends 30-45 minutes before bedtime, so it’s not like she’s gone hours without food. She’s chunky, so I also want to be careful about not encouraging unnecessary eating (to be clear, I want her to eat as much as she wants when she’s hungry, but I feel like at bedtime she is eating simply to delay bedtime). Any advice?
What kinds of activities are your kindergarten-aged kids involved in and when do you find the time?
My 5 year old is not involved in any activities outside of school (like scouts, martial arts, music). She is in aftercare and we get home around 6pm – I don’t know how we could squeeze in an afterschool activity. I also have a two year old – are there activities that both could participate in at the same time? Maybe its because its winter, but it feels like most kids in our area participate in an activity or two.
Ironically, the ad showing at the bottom of this site is “mom is happier at home”. Thankfully, it is not an advocate for stay at home parenting, but instead a home health advocate for aging adults. Although I find that problematic as well as there are often many reasons why that is not an option and it is such a frustrating argument with elderly relatives
What are your favorite baby wearing wraps or carriers? I had a Tula with #1 and didn’t love it. Now I’m debating between a Solly wrap and Ergo Omni 360. I’ll be on mat leave for 4 months in a cold climate, so lots of mall walking and indoor housework. Afterwards, I’d like to baby-wear when we’re out as a family on walks, weekends, etc. Any thoughts on love/hate carriers and wraps? Also have heard good things about the Beco Gemini…
I’m a FTM with a three-month old in full time daycare. I want to get some holiday gifts for the teachers in her room. There are three full-time teachers in her room, about 10 floaters in the entire center (several of which are in her room), and three office staff. I was thinking gift cards for the three full time teachers, and a shareable gift for everyone else – like ordering a cookie tray the week before or something else edible. I’m new to this. Thoughts?
We had our first parent teacher conference with my son’s preschool the other day. He’s going to be 3 over the winter next year. The one thing the teacher said he needs to work on is sitting down and remaining sitting down through the lunchtime meal and sitting down and focusing when working on whatever project he is doing and during circle time. She did say that even though he gets up during circle time he is still listening and will pipe up to answer questions while roaming around. He has a ton of energy and takes after my husband in that regard (even as an adult his leg does the up and down shake under his desk all day long). From reading here, I understand that this is what preschool is for in some respects- teaching them to focus and control their urge to get up and run around. Is there anything I can do to reinforce this at home? Is this something that comes with age/maturity? How seriously should I take this “critique” from the teacher?
Link to WHBM dress: https://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/product/cozy+shift+dress/570272164?color=2513&catId=search
There was a question posted yesterday about pregnancy safe skin care and one of the responses was about a blog that had a lot of information about ingredients, etc. The blog is 15minutebeauty dot com. I posted a response yesterday but it was a bit late so wanted to share it again today.
Anyone have a sweater dress recommendation? Something in the middle range between “bodycon” and “shapeless sack,” and it has to be SOFT. Currently I have one that is the right shape but is subtly itchy and drives me nuts.