Family Friday: “Rescue Ready” Fire Engine Twirly Play Dress
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This dress is from Princess Awesome, which my cousin has said is probably the only place she’d ever buy a dress for her daughter from. I like the idea behind it, that it’s combining inspiring prints along with very simple, non-fussy clothes. I also like that there are scarves and headbands for moms, and things for babies, like headbands and dresses, in the same prints. They’ve got a pi dress, a rockets dress, a dinosaurs dress, etc. — it’s very cute but also on message (that girls should be encouraged to like anything they want, whether or not it’s something stereotypically “for boys”). This dress is 100% cotton and comes in sizes 2T-12. It’s $42.95 at Princess Aweome. “Rescue Ready” Fire Engine Twirly Play Dress with Long Sleeves
Sales of note for 12.10
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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 need some advice from parents who have either enrolled their kid(s) in a public Montessori elementary or a public dual language immersion program. For people from Houston, we are trying to decide whether to buy a house zoned to Wilson Montessori, Wharton K-8 (a Spanish/English dual language school) or Poe Elementary (a small elementary that focuses on fine arts). My older child will be entering kindergarten in the 2018-2019 school year, so we have plenty of time to plan for the move and make sure we have everything square with enrollment. He has been at a traditional non-Montessori daycare and does not currently speak any Spanish. He is a very sweet kid who easily makes friends, but he is very (VERY) energetic and sometimes disobedient (his current teachers say he has a hard time listening to instructions and they often have to repeat rules or redirect him).
I have no experience with Montessori, so I have no idea if it is a good type of program for a mischievous child like my oldest. I always imagined Montessori schools to be full of children sitting quietly and coloring or drawing or reading, and neither of my kids is like that. I have no idea if my perception is accurate though.
I am also concerned that enrolling a child who does not speak Spanish into a program where 80% of his instruction will be in Spanish will be very intimidating and make my son dislike school. I love the idea of a dual language program though, and the school has great test grades. Any input on dual language programs when the child has no experience with one of the languages would be very welcomed.
The third fine-arts school seems wonderful, but the boundary is small and the housing market is more competitive. We are leaning towards this school, but I’m wondering if we are discounting the other two schools when we shouldn’t. All three schools are very highly rated, but we’d like to choose the one that is best suited to our child’s personality.
Sorry for the novel!
Anyone have any experience with De Quervain’s tendinosis (pain/limited range of motion in the area between the base of your thumb and wrist) particularly after having a baby? It started showing up about 2 weeks ago, and I’m 6 weeks postpartum. It’s not incredibly painful for me but it’s really affecting my grip, which makes it harder to lift and care for the baby. I’m icing it but it’s not helping. Thoughts?
Just came to vent. So annoyed that my new company as blended PTO days. My old company, mind you this was in Canada so that might have something to do with it, had separate vacation and sick days. This blended PTO system just incentivized staff to come into work when sick. OK Rant over.
I love the idea of Princess Awesome and Svaha and the stuff is pretty cute, but it all looks rather homemade to me. Like the kind of thing you would make in an hour by taking a purchased t-shirt, cutting off the bottom, and adding a skirt made of printed fabric from the quilting store. I’d love to see some STEM prints on more sophisiticated designs like those by Tea and Garnet Hill. My daughter has one adorable math-themed dress from Garnet Hill, but she is getting too old to wear it and now prefers to confine her STEM prints to t-shirts.
I love the Princess Awesome dresses and the idea of encouraging girls to like whatever they want to like… but kind of bothered by the cousin’s comment that she would only buy dresses from there. Isn’t that insinuating that there is something wrong with traditional femininity? Just some food for thought. In spite of my efforts to stay away from all traditionally “girly” things for my daughter, she loves sparkles and glitter and pink (and dinosaurs and trucks too!). I let her wear what she wants even if it isn’t breaking any gender norms :)
I bought the dinosaur dress for my Arlo-obsessed daughter. I’d seen this company in my social media feed but finally took the plunge. 15% off for signing up for their email list.
Recommendations for easy to pack gifts for a 6 YO girl and 4 YO boy? Running to Target before a flight today – thinking stickers, fun pens or colored pencils, coloring books, etc. Any specifics your kids love? Thanks.
Does anyone have one of these dresses? Do they hold up well?
I’m considering buying one for my niece who loves robots.
Happy Friday! Can anyone recommend a diet/food diary app? I am basically trying to keep track of what I eat on a given day. Something I can look at before eating the 4.00 sugary treat..Thanks!
I absolutely love Princess Awesome!
I’m curious about how everyone gets alone time on weekends. I’m not talking about going out on dates or meeting up with friends. I mean, how do you get PEACE AND QUIET in your own home? And how much is reasonable to expect? The last few weekends have been kind of awful. By the end of Saturday, I feel like I am so close to losing my s**t on my husband and kids if I have to listen to one more request or fulfill one more demand. And I feel absolutely terrible saying that. I miss them like crazy during the week. However, I am an introvert who really needs some quiet to recharge and I’m not getting it. When I wake up early to read and grab a cup of coffee before everyone wakes up — it’s like they sense it, and pretty soon the whole house is awake and I’m resentful that I didn’t get any time to myself (and sacrificed sleep to do so.). I’ve tried using my toddler’s naptime as my quiet time, but that’s when my 7-year-old is either running in and out of the house, or wants alone time with me.
I love my family, I really do, but not getting any space to myself on the weekends (other than when I’m doing chores) is getting to me.
That is adorable! Has anyone seen the posters designed by the author of Rosie Revere Engineer? I’ve printed the citizens one off and put it on my office door – big kids need inspiration too!
This is so cute! I think the Princess Awesome stuff is great, wish I had a little girl to dress in it!
PS I’m wearing a land’s end shift dress I read about here and I’d like to sing its praises. I usually can’t wear shift dresses (I’m a skinny pear shape and am larger on bottom than on top) but this one fits pretty well, and has stretch to accommodate my shape without being tight. Also, it’s machine washable. I was pleasantly surprised with this purchase.