Make My Life Easier Thursday: Snow Broom
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After this month’s snow, I’ve decided to upgrade the freebie ice scraper I currently use.
Snow Joe’s ice scraper and snow brush makes quick work of snow piled on your car. The telescoping pole has a broom on one end and an ice scraper on the other, so even if you’re petite like me, you can clear snow from the roof of your car.
This snow broom is under $25 at Amazon.
Sales of note for 5/19/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off summer-ready styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
- J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off. 5/19’s flash sale: Jardigans down to $175-$209, dresses down to $150, blazers down to $250
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories
We both have big jobs and we talk about it alost everyday because it is such a big part of our lives and our day and we are very invested in them. But we don’t go on and on about mundane stuff, it is more the big stuff (e.g., when my husband was up for a promotion, or when i was worried about the NIH freezes) or funny stuff that happens at work. And I think we are somewhat good at reading the other person, like I can tell if my husband is getting bored and will switch topics. But we also talk about the other things you mentioned like kid stuff, logistics, etc. I think what would bother me more is not that he talks about his job so much, but that it comes at the expense of other things.
for those of you who have a big job or have a spouse with a big job (or both) how often do you talk about work with your spouse. DH has a big finance job, works significantly more than 9-5, etc. i get it that when you’ve worked on a deal for 9 months that falls through it’s upsetting or that it is stressful to never really be “off,” but literally all DH talks about is work. we have two kids. I was trying to update him on a medical appointment i took one kid to, or ask him about something for the house, or weekend logistics, and it’s like he doesn’t have the brain space for any of those things. i realize and am grateful his job primarily funds our lifestyle, but is it terrible that i really do. not. care. about the results of every single meeting, deal, etc. or am i out of line? i obviously realize that work is a very very big part of his life, but am i unreasonable to think he needs to find a better way to compartmentalize?
How do you decide when to take time for yourself when you’re a parent? Some friends of mine are going to Mexico in the spring and I’m tempted to go too (they are going for a week, I definitely can’t swing that but could in theory do a long weekend). Context: I have a 2 yo. DH is a great dad and can manage alone, but kiddo is at the age where she notices when a parent is gone and will be a little more emotional/not sleep well. Both DH and I travel occasionally for work, but DH travels more and does things that are not technically mandatory (like conferences) so I do feel like he owes me a bit of time off. That being said, he never has gone on a non-work trip without us, if he’s not travelling for work he wants to hang out with us. So I’m feeling a bit guilty about jetting off to hang by the pool and drink margaritas with the girls while he holds down the fort. Would you do it?
Niche content but I have this and like it! It’s the difference between me staying dry vs. having to lean against the car to reach across the roof when clearing it and getting covered in snow in the process.