Budget Thursday: Jacquard Bird’s-Eye Silk-Cotton Cardigan
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Oooh: after hunting for what seemed like hours for a good “under $100” pick for Corporette this morning, I checked my email and see that I got an alert from an online shopping app that this gorgeous silk-cotton cardigan is marked from $148 to $59. LOVE IT. Not only is it sedate AND interesting, it’s got silk in the blend, which I always find makes the cardigan a) retain its shape so much better than a 100% cotton cardigan, and b) means it’s a lighter weight cardigan but can be warmer, particularly against wind, than 100% cotton. The matching shell is $39; both have all sizes left. Jacquard Bird’s-Eye Silk-Cotton Cardigan
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Sales of note for 12.10
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty deals on skincare (ends 12/14) including La Mer, Kate Somerville, Dior, Sunday Riley, Dyson, and gift sets — the deals include reader favorite lip balms Dior Addict, NARS Afterglow, and Clinique’s Black Honey, as well as Too Faced mascara and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes.
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, up to 50% off outerwear
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale + extra 25% off 2+ items
- J.Crew – Up to 60% off everything, with 40% off their newest styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
- Macy’s – 15% off beauty, including Tarte, Clinique, Dior and gift sets
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
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?
The reply function isn’t working for me on mobile, but thanks all above regarding the diaper labeling shenanigans. We’re going to resist on principle, but we do otherwise love the center so if it becomes an issue will look into the stamp or labels.
Can you guys remind me that hanging out with other parents and their kids can be fun? I invited a coworker + her husband + her kid over to swim on Monday and… last time we hung out it was fun! I ‘owe’ them a return invitation! If it’s not fun, swimming with kids is a good distraction! My daughter likes her daughter!
But all I can think is “uuuugh I have to be social instead of lazy…”
Anyone’s daycare require labeling INDIVIDUAL DIAPERS? Ours just got a new director who is all about fixing some of the lax labeling that’s been done in the past. We’re happy to write DD’s full name instead of nickname on her food each day, and I’m happy she’s taking licensing requirements seriously, but every diaper feels like the pendulum swinging too far. I can’t imagine (and I’m going to check into this further) that licensing requires labeling each diaper. That’s bananas. Or am I completely off base?
I have newly four-year-old twin boys. I would like to sign them up for either t-ball or soccer, mostly so we can get to know other kids their age (and their parents!) in the area because their pre-K is in another town. Which is better at that age?
This was meant for gardening comment above.
Yep. On this topic, I just started reading “Come as you are” by Emily Nagoski. Really interesting so far.
When changing daycare is it acceptable to give monetary gift to favorite teachers? Some of the teachers (and administrators) have really been awesome. I was going to get gift cards, but I won’t be able to by this afternoon (some of the teachers are off on Friday). Cash is king and always appreciated?
Is anyone else sick of “gardening”? I still do it regularly and enjoy it once it gets going, but I’m so over it right now. Married about a decade. One kid so far. I do a lot of solo parenting due to work schedules and I’m tired and burned out and just want everyone to go away and leave me alone in blissful silence for a few days.
How do you stay awake during late night feeds or while comforting a fussy baby? I kept falling asleep while feeding last night and I ended up turfing out my husband, stripping the bed, and co sleeping which makes me anxious. Baby and I slept amazingly well but I know it is dangerous.
Allowance questions. DH and I earn over 100K and have one child. I worked in high school but my grades suffered for it. Our son, a senior, is on scholarship track with AP classics and he does chores, activities, and sports. We give him 40 dollars a week for going out to eat, entertainment, gas, and whatever else he wants, such as LAX equipment and the like. Is that extravagant? MIL is outraged that we are spoiling him.
Brooks Brothers and Red Fleece seem to be on their game recently, with some good prices — bummed than I am third trimester huge right now and can’t try anything on!
On vacation, my 2 year old started eating sand from the beach and also dirt. He also licked paint on a pole. Has anyone dealt with this? Is this a sign of a nutritional deficiency or just something that some toddlers do? He is not the best eater but he does eat his share of eggs, yogurt, veggies, nuts, etc. so I can’t figure it out.
I’m flying into Logan, landing a little before 8pm on a weeknight. I will need a taxi/car service/Uber to take me directly to Wellesley. I will have a toddler in tow and a car seat for said toddler, which obviously I will have to install at the airport, while the driver waits. Usually when I travel with my kids I rent a car and/or am with my husband. This is the first time I’m doing it solo and the first time I’ll need to install a seat on the fly so I want to have a game plan in advance.
What service should I use? Any other advice? TIA!
Cross post: I’m flying into Logan, landing a little before 8pm on a weeknight. I will need a taxi/car service/Uber to take me directly to Wellesley. I will have a toddler in tow and a car seat for said toddler, which obviously I will have to install at the airport, while the driver waits. Usually when I travel with my kids I rent a car and/or am with my husband. This is the first time I’m doing it solo and the first time I’ll need to install a seat on the fly so I want to have a game plan in advance.
What service should I use? Any other advice? TIA!