Everyone Thursday: Black-Out Pleated Shades

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2018 Update: We still stand by this rave review of temporary black-out pleated shades for kids’ rooms, hotels, and grandparents’ houses– but you may want to check out some of our more recent stories about bedtime, including our recent post on how to get your kids to sleep. Yes, these temporary blackout shades may be an odd choice for an “everyone” Thursday, but stick with me. I only recently realized these things are available — we just bought some for Harry (he sleeps in our bedroom at night), and they’ve made all the difference. I can see them being great if you’re pregnant and exhausted (or, heck, just not getting any sleep at night) and have the opportunity to take a catnap at work — and the great thing about them being super affordable is that you can use them for a few rooms, while on vacation (they’re super lightweight and disposable), and more. For a pack of 6, they’re $27.62 (36″ x 72″ size) and $33.30 (48″ by 72″ size) at Amazon. Redi Shade Black-Out Pleated Shades 2018 Update: We’re adding this solution to our CorporetteMoms Hall of Fame because we still love this solution, there are a ton of products like this still being sold in stores! This post contains affiliate links and CorporetteMoms may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. For more details see here. Thank you so much for your support!

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?