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If I’m going to spend a ridiculous amount of money on a long, rectangular piece of fabric, it’ll be on this gorgeous scarf.
Made in Switzerland from a luxurious blend of cashmere and silk, this lightweight scarf from Akris has a delicate fringe and joyful poppy print. It will add a pretty pop of color peeking out under a coat or suit jacket.
Akris’ Poppy Cashmere & Silk Scarf is $895 at Nordstrom.
Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Zappos – 26,000+ 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 – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
Anonymous says
I am trying to figure out what car to get. We just got pregnant with #2 and I currently drive an old Prius. Debating whether to get a 6+ seater big car (eg Toyota Highlander) or even a minivan (while I don’t know how I would feel to be seen in one lol I see the practicality). The main things I don’t know is whether it’s worth it to have the extra seats – my parents are elderly and don’t like to drive and my in laws visit so it would be nice to potentially go places in one car – I assume at some point we may take our kids’ friends places. But – I am also not sure if we need this yet or if any of those benefits are worth the day to day annoyances of a bigger car. In the suburbs so it’s not a parking issue at home – just imagine if we go places. But this also seems pretty infrequent. Appreciate anyone’s thoughts on whether it’s worth it to get a bigger car or to just stick with a 5 seater compact/mid suv.
Anonymous says
I have three kids, so we got a minivan (an Odyssey). IMHO you really don’t need a minivan for two kids. When my twins were babies, I LOVED the convenience of the minivan: the sliding doors are clutch. They’re 3 now and I have an older kid – TBH the minivan magic is fading. You can transport a lot of people/stuff. And they get decent gas mileage compared to say a Suburban. But if I hadn’t had twins I would have just kept my CRV and that would have been perfect. My dream car is a Volvo suv and if I were just picking at random I’d probably get a Subaru Outback. So I guess look into those? I’ll probably get a Sequoia next as we go on road trips often and haul a lot of gear with us.
Anon says
+1 most people I know made the minivan switch with kid #3
Anonymous says
I love my Outback. Was convinced I would get an Odyssey when we upsized for our second vehicle but the Ascent was better on gas than the Odyssey and also had an 8 passenger version.
TheElms says
I faced the same decision 2 years ago. We had a compact SUV and one kid and a dog and I was pregnant with kid 2. We were a 1 car family at the time and needed to get a second car. We opted for a 3 row SUV. Its big and I don’t like driving it but it is useful. When grandparents visit we are able to drive them which is nice (we do end up moving the car seats around so they aren’t crawling into the third row) so we can go places in one car. That said we don’t need it except when we go to the airport or on vacation road trips / day trips and we could deal with those instances other ways.
When we drive to the airport with the stroller, travel crib, and 3 big suitcases and possibly a travel car set – we can’t fit that in the trunk of our compact SUV. And when we take day trips its nice to have a spot for the dog and trunk space (its either or in the compact SUV because the dog doesn’t fit between the car seats in her dog harness).
Anon says
Love my minivan but only made the switch for kid 3. I would not have one if I didn’t have 3 kids. Save your money, gas, etc. I miss my previous vehicle and will switch to something less bus like in the future. Also, my wife drives a civic with three car seats in the back and is completely fine.
Mary Moo Cow says
I bought a car with a third row 4 years ago, when kids were 4 and 2, with high expectations and, well, I love the cargo space when we drive to the beach every year but that third row almost never gets used. Kids still need boosters so we’re not carpooling yet, local in laws drive themselves when we go out together, and my parents drive themselves when they come visit. It sounds like you have a slightly different parent situation, but rather than buying the third row car, could you split and have you or your spouse drive their car for them when they visit? On the whole, I would say don’t buy the third row car right now. I have learned my lesson and might buy one when I’m due for a car with MS age kids but don’t think it’s necessary for just 2 young kids.
Anon says
Same. We have two cars with a third row. I love knowing we have the option but so far we’ve used them zero times.
AwayEmily says
Also three kids, minivan (Siena in my case since we could get a hybrid all-wheel drive, which we need in our very hilly, very snowy area). The sliding doors really are wonderful — if for some reason you NEED a car with more storage/seats, then minivan over Giant SUV by a mile. Otherwise just stick with a CRV or the like.
Anonymous says
3 kids and we have an Ascent which I LOVE.
With 2 kids and occasional parent visits I would stick with a 5 seater and then maybe rent a larger vehicle for a few days or week when they visit. More cost efficient as a smaller car will be cheaper on car payment, insurance and gas. We worked out that we could rent up to 4 weeks a year before it was not cost neutral.
If you really want to travel all together and not have to rent then get a Kia Sorento or a Volkswagen Tiguan. Small 3 row you can put the kids in when parents are visiting but not as big as a regular 3 row SUV or minivan day to day.
Anonymous says
we only have 2 kids, but love the minivan. awesome for when we have visitors and now that they are getting a bit older i want to be able to carpool. i have no qualms driving a minivan…in fact i learned to drive on one in high school
anon says
I learned to drive on a station wagon! And not a Subaru-sized one; we’re talking the ’87 Oldsmobile type that’s a mile long. My current minivan doesn’t seem that bad in comparison.
Anon says
Me too!
Anon says
I learned to drive in a skyblue minivan, split with my brother.
My best friend from HS drove a station wagon as well! A mile long with the original wood side panelling. The smell of those leather seats and cheap bath an body works knock off spray on a 85 degree day on the way to wander the mall.
Anonymous says
My friend with 2 dogs and 5 adult-sized household members loves her hybrid RAV4. For longer road trips I think it’s 4 adult-sized people and the dogs and the luggage in a rooftop box.
DLC says
Our kids are 12, 6, and 4 and we just got our first minivan.
It is certainly more convenient, but none of our cars needed replacing before now. We took a couple road trips with my parents over the year for which we rented a minivan, and I think that was a good option for us to see if having a van fit our needs. We didn’t really get into carpooling until the kids were 4 or 5.
For us we figure we only need one car that seats a lot of people, so our other car is a Subaru Impreza, which we can fit all five of us in in a pinch but don’t really have to.
anon says
I have two kids and have always driven a sedan. I was in your shoes considering the same big car options when pregnant with #2 and am so glad I didn’t get a bigger car. My kids are in elementary and we have yet to need a minivan.
Most of my driving is in areas where biking and walking is common for kids and adults. I’m really happy to have a car that is less dangerous to pedestrians and cyclists than an SUV.
Anonymous says
Hang onto your car for now. Buy some
Thing new when you are dealing with two or three kids.
Anon says
yesterday evening received every parent’s favorite message from the school nurse: “there are multiple contagious illnesses present at the school.” my daughters told me that 3 of the 7 kindergarten teachers were out sick yesterday. we leave for Disney two weeks from Sunday so just hoping that if we’re going to get sick it happens sooner rather than later. sometimes i miss when everyone masked…
Anon says
Your kids could mask for the week before the trip. It’s not perfect, but it does help, and we’ve done it before really big trips that we would have been devastated to cancel.
OP says
well my kids don’t know they are going and i think they’d resist that, or at least one of them would, but maybe ill suggest
Anon says
It’s worth a shot and I would also double WAY down on handwashing.
OP says
also debating whether we should skip the school gala this weekend
Anon says
You could tell them they’re taking a fun trip without saying where.
Anonymous says
One time before the pandemic my son’s elementary school sent out an emergency text message to all of the parents saying that there was a stomach bug going around the school. I cannot imagine how crazy it was that day for them to send the message. All I could imagine was the scene in Airplane when everyone who had the fish starts puking violently.
Anon says
Lololol
Anon says
A year or so ago one of the local schools suddenly announced a school closure for illness. Turned out (as reported by local news) there was a faculty luncheon the day before where they ordered food from a local restaurant, and half the staff got food poisoning. Whoops.
Anon says
Ugh I’m sorry! I hope everyone can stay healthy. The constant sickness this time of year is one of the two big reasons I wish we could have an April spring break instead of early March.
Anonymous says
I don’t think the time of year even matters anymore. Our April spring break trip was derailed by illness last year, and we got sick on vacation in August. I think making plans of any kind virtually guarantees illness.
Anon says
There’s a definitely a “make plans and G-d laughs” component to it, but I feel like our family is sick significantly more from Dec-March than the rest of the year.
govtattymom says
Any suggestions on suites/villas in the Disney area? We are a big Disney family and usually stay on-site, but are 3yo daughter has not been sleeping well in hotels recently. We are open to off-property to get a bit more space. Thank you so much!
Leatty says
We liked Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek. They had an alcove with bunk beds that worked well for our kids.
Anonymous says
Seconded. One of my 3 kids has sleep issues and we always stay where she can have her own room. Wyndham bonnet creek gets an A+ from our family for space relative to cost. My kids have actually preferred “pool days” there to Disney.
Anon says
I haven’t been personally but the Four Seasons Orlando is supposed to be amazing and has suites. $$$$ though, of course.
anon says
On site also has the DVC villas option. You can book those rooms directly from Disney paying cash (but $$$$), or there are various broker sites where you can rent points from members (but often little flexibility re: cancellation or modification).
Anon says
Gearing up to try again after miscarriage is so fraught. That is all.
Anon says
* Waves * Right there with you after my 2nd MC in a few months. It sucks. I keep getting pregnant, going through the roller coaster of cautious excitement and nausea, and then – nope. I’m seeing a new specialist (thanks to the people on this board who gave me great advice on that) because I’m sick of my regular doctor shrugging and saying “oh it just happens, stay positive”. I get it, but also, no that’s not helpful. I have a beautiful child but really want a second and didn’t expect it to be this hard. Good vibes to you.
Swingset says
Does anyone have a simple swingset plus slide that they like? Online reviews are so mixed! We just want a swing and a slide, not the playfort and climbing walls, etc. we have lots of great playgrounds near us for that. Our kids are only 3 and 1, so I’d like a long term investment for when they’re 10 and 12 and just hanging around outside. So maybe a weight limit greater than 100 pounds!
Anony says
I didn’t pick it out, but the sellers of our house left behind a Gorilla one, and it’s been great.
AwayEmily says
We got a hand-me-down one from our neighbors. I think it was the most basic Gorilla one. No slide, room for two swings. It has been fantastic. The 6yo and 8yo still go out there and swing and talk together on nice days. I think if you forego the slide the cost goes down. Also fewer worries about supervision when they’re young because no risk of falling. We have two regular swings, plus a “boat swing” they can both ride in that we switch in sometimes. I should get some rings, too!
Anonymous says
We have the KidKraft Summit View. Got it delivered from Costco online which tends to have the best pricing in our area.
We did a smaller under 6 ft plastic slide/climber combo at age 1-3 and then the bigger structure when the younger kids were 4 and older kid was 6. Youngest kids are almost 10 and still use it. Swings were popular plus 3 level play centre – middle to access slides, bottom for outdoor play kitchen and top level is frequently a pirate ship or snowball launch site in winter
Leap Day says
I want to start a fun Leap Day tradition for my kids. Since they’ll only be with me for a few Leap Days until they move out, I’m open to extravagance. Right now they are little (4, 2) so it has to be something that can grow with us. I’m taking the day off (I wasn’t thinking a full weekend/trip, although not off the table). I was thinking a staycation hotel suite, fancy hotel afternoon tea, a mountain hike… ? Then a friend suggested doing literal leaps, which is kind of funny, like this year we go to the trampoline park, and in the future we do iFly, real skydiving, etc. Open to fun, creative, special ideas!
Anonymous says
I don’t know, but I am very into the literal leap idea :)
Anon says
You might want to plan something that doesn’t involve taking the whole day off work/school, since this will be the last leap day before they’re both in K-12 school. Our elementary school does a lot of special Leap Day activities, so my kid would be disappointed about missing school that day.