Weekend & Family Friday: Scandi Deck
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When I saw this product (here’s how it’s used), it had my husband’s name written all over it, being that he’s an avid snowboarder, into all things new and gadget-y, and recently got a standing desk at work. He’s also a very high-energy person whose leg is always jiggling under the table. I see this being a fun way to listen in on a conference call when you’re not an active participant, or read caselaw or some other usually static activity. I’m sure it fires up those muscles you have to use for balance, and increases core strength. Personally, I am definitely not coordinated enough for it, and just had knee surgery, so count me out — but this seems like a really unique gift for someone with better control over their body than me! It’s $189 and available on FluidStance.com. Scandi Deck
Sales of note for 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — 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 – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- 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!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
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?
How can I get my just-turned-four-year-old to stop sucking his thumb? The dentist has not seemed too worried in the past, so we haven’t really intervened, but we were just at his one-year physical, and the doc thinks it’s affecting his teeth and his speech, and I think she’s right. It’s high time that he stopped, but he gets really stressed out by even talking about how to stop :( He sucks his thumb at night, but also during the day (mostly when he is self-soothing, but not an insignificant amount of time). Anything that has worked for you?
My 4 month old has potentially been exposed to influenza A. I know the flu is common (and going around) but I’m a little freaked out anyway. I should just wait and see if he gets symptoms, right? I’m trying to resist the urge to overreact, but it scares me when they’re too young to have had the shot.
Wise hive – for those of you who have dealt with milk/ soy protein intolerance in your LOs, how did you a) start solids and b) reintroduce dairy and soy into your diet? On ped’s suggestion, I was planning to reintroduce soy, reintroduce dairy and then start solids, in that order. But I’ve been taking small amounts of soy (eg soy sauce in noodles) for a week and baby is spitting up and has blood in poop again. She’s 5 months – I was hoping to do the reintroductions slowly before starting solids in a month. We have an allergist appointment but that’s months away… thank you!
My daughter is 3. So far her playroom table has been a Step2 picnic table. We’re redoing the playroom, and upgrading to a table and chair set. My question is, how long do the “first” sets last – like the Pottery Barn My First Table and Chairs set and the small Ikea ones (the Sundvik sets)? At about what age will we need to switch over to a bigger set, such as the regular kids Pottery Barn stuff? I’m trying to decide if I can justify buying the Pottery Barn one, which I strongly prefer from an aesthetic perspective. Thank you!!
Has anyone been following the $65.5M settlement of the au pair litigation? Our agency has been very cagey with the details, but I pulled the settlement from Law360. It seems that au pairs and families will now be notified that pay is negotiable, but the minimum stipend hasn’t officially changed.
For us, we already pay our au pair above the minimum, but I’m concerned that future au pairs will threaten rematch to force new pay negotiations after they arrive. Unlike most professional jobs, where your reputation would prevent such gamesmanship, there’s nothing to stop au pairs from working the system. It’s families who are left in a lurch if an au pair decides to play that game.
A friend is undergoing breast cancer treatment and I’m signed up to bring her family a meal next week. She’s got two elementary aged boys, plus her husband, and they don’t have food restrictions or strong preferences. Can anyone suggest specific dishes? My ideas so far are: white chicken chili or an Ina Garten sausage lentil soup recipe. Anything else I can add in for her personally, in case her appetite isn’t great?
We are in the final stages of a kitchen renovation and are moving from a kitchen table to an island for the first time. Any recs for kid friendly counter-height stools?
Husband is getting a vasectomy today! For those who’s significant others have done this- will he be out of commission all weekend? Just today? Just wondering what to expect.
Talk to me about winter coats and carseats. We live in a large apartment building and have a parking lot where our cars our located. DS haaaaaaaaate getting into his rear facing Britax, but such is life. It’s a new thing, so hoping it gets better. DH has asked me to toy with the idea to switch to front facing since DS is fine weight-wise, but I refuse.
For those of you in colder climates without garages, how do you manage getting your kid in/out of car/carseat? Do you just bundle them in a blanket and then snap them in carseat in their regular clothes? We went to daycare with the straps buckled over his jacket and vest today and then I googled and saw that it was super dangerous an am now in full on freak out mode. :(
For those of you who had kids who took a LONG time to stay dry overnight, any tips?
I honestly think that she just can’t do it physically — too deep a sleeper, etc. There is a family history on DH’s side where some people take until they are 10 to be dry overnight (like on their own, no adult intervention like getting them up to go to the bathroom; maybe 8 with adults waking them periodically). I know it’s odd for a girl. We went to a pediatric urologist once who noted no physical problems and thinks that we may likely have to wait it out if there is a family history.
My older daughter was dry overnight with really no prompting on my part from when she was 3 (she woke up dry for a week, we ditched the pullups, and she maybe had 1 accident but we never went back). Her sister is 6 and in school and is nervous about other kids finding out esp. during scouting camping trips.
How long does the 10-week OB appt last? I think I’m going to get the NIPT, and meet with the doctor (I think I will have to schedule a separate appointment for the ultrasound but I’m not sure on that). Trying to figure out if I can make a meeting scheduled an hour after my appointment.
We’re in a small flat and I realized we don’t have any physical activities for my toddler (17 months) to do. The space is too small for a slide etc and we live in Scotland so it can be dark and rainy outside. We got rid of our couch so I can’t even toss the cushions on the floor for him to climb on.
Does anyone have a wobbel board? Any other ideas?