Weekend Open Thread

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Happy weekend! This time of the year always makes me happy for a purchase I made on a whim a few years ago: one of these woobee plush blankets from Rain or Shine Kids (I think I got it through Baby Steals). The blanket is plush on one side, and nylon on the other, and there are two straps that allow you to attach it wherever you want — so it’s the perfect fall layer for your stroller, carseat, or baby carrier, and it can even be used as a picnic blanket or changing pad in a pinch. It’s much more lightweight (and removable) than our heavy-duty winter stroller bunting, so it’s perfect for this “is it cold? humid? hot? windy?” kind of weather. It’s $58 at Amazon (which seems to be low in stock but has more on the way). Rain or Shine Kids Woobee Plush Blanket

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?