Family Friday: Toddler Boys’ Zion Sandals
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It’s midsummer and my youngest has outgrown his sandals.
For a new pair, I like these from Target’s Cat & Jack. I particularly like the hook and loop closure for a customizable fit, easy-on/easy-off, and stability. This casual sandal is perfect for summer adventures, even messy ones since it’s also easy to clean.
Cat & Jack’s Toddler Boys’ Zion Sandals are $19.99 at Target and come in sizes 5–11. They’re available in blue, gray multi, or olive.
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+
I should not apply for a job that would come with a 40% raise and for which I am uniquely qualified if I don’t like the people I’d be working with, the job would involve less flexibility and an awful commute, it would involve doing more of what I dislike about my current job and none of what I do like, and it would permanently derail a career pivot I’m trying to make, right? Right?
Husband wants me to apply “just to see,” but it’s a very small world and word would definitely get out, so it would be imprudent to apply unless I were sure I wanted the job.
Dreaming of a belated birthday trip.
2 adults and what will be a 2.5 yo
All inclusive resort or cruise?
Assume cost/amenities are similar. And travel time (driving to port vs flying to resort is similar). I’m leaning toward a resort based on past experience.
Kid will be too young for most of the “kids clubs” but loves pools and the ocean.
Saw a poster who lives in NYC so hoping I get some help on this one! Just bought tickets to take DD (7) and DS (6) to NYC for a long weekend this fall. Staying near Rockefeller Center. We used to live in New York, so I am familiar with the city but still struggling with what to plan (and how aggressively). We’ll be there for two and a half days.
At the moment I’m thinking Central Park, either top of the rock or Empire State Building, and maybe highline plus Chelsea Market or Brooklyn Bridge plus park and pizza are on my list. I also think they might enjoy Chinatown and doing dim sum? I know AMNH is popular at that age but our city has a great museum with lots of dinosaurs, etc. so I don’t think it would wow them that much – I actually think they might be into the Museum of Math which we could pair with Eataly (but I only ever shopped there, didn’t eat there).
Probably saving statue of liberty unless we end up with a free half day in which I might just take them down to ride the staten island ferry.
Anything I should add on to these ideas? Anything that would be a bad idea? Not planning to do it all! Just brainstorming right now.
Would also love any good restaurant recs if you have them!
I apologize – I know this has been asked before but search was failing me!
I asked this question on the main page (although it looks like it’s in mod…) but I’m re-asking here with additional context. Are billable hour requirements in a job offer negotiable? I received an offer from a small firm that requires 1900 hours, and as a mom with two young kids and a busy husband, that number is giving me great pause. I’ve been out of law school for more than 10 years and never worked in private practice. Can I negotiate the hours, and if so, how do I do so and what should I offer? Thanks so much.
I have twice embarked on a mission to get back to my pre-COVID, pre-baby weight. The first time, I got gallstones and had to have my gallbladder out. That derailed me for awhile.
This time, I tried to lose the weight more slowly (so far about 18lbs over roughly 10 weeks). I just had bloodwork done and have some elevated levels that quick googling shows may be related to the weight loss as well. Waiting to get actual followup from dr of course.
I’m just bummed that both times I’ve tried to make a “positive” change, my body hasn’t reacted well. I’m still a few pounds away from “healthy BMI”, but I’m wondering what that even means if it’s causing me all kinds of metabolic stress. Maybe this is part of getting old??
Also, the handout I got from the doctor about getting to a healthy BMI was laughable – “Try to eat all your meals slowly and sitting down! Switch to 1% milk!” Um, I shove my breakfast in my face while getting my kids out the door, and randomly eat pieces of fruit during my meetings throughout the day. I haven’t sat down to slowly eat a meal in YEARS. I’ve lost the weight purely through calorie restriction and increase cardio, I haven’t had time to like, balance my macros or whatever the f*ck I’m actually supposed to do.
can anyone relate? I feel really sad, when I was starting to feel good about my weight loss. Hoping I haven’t damaged my liver or something. ugh.
We are thinking about taking my (then) two months away from being 4 and 6 year olds in March 2023 to Portugal. We’d spend about 10 days on the ground. Flights from where we live are 11.5 hours one way then 14 hours the other way (including the layover in madrid, paris, or London etc.). Is this worth it? I know it’s ambitious, but if we’re not moving around much once we’re there and have very kid friendly accommodations, wondering if the kids could handle the flight.
I have to go to Richmond, VA for work. I have never been to DC (other than passing through in a car or at an airport). My family will probably not come with me on this trip. How hard would it be to add on one day in DC? And what would you do if you’d never been there and don’t know when you will be back?
Also, the Richmond visit is short but I would love to hear about that too, especially parks!
last minute goody bags- b’day party is Sunday, movie theater, kids ages 6-8. B’day includes movie snacks.
What would you do for a goody bag? Am thinking giant box of movie theater candy but parents may kill me. Other ideas?
Stokke steps or Montessori-style learning tower? I’m looking forward to having LO in the kitchen hanging out with me, and looking forward to being able to properly cook again. But our current furniture is cheap and rickety, so I’d like to get something sturdy and nice intended for kiddo. Budget will hopefully stretch to a steps/tripp-trapp or a tower but not both. WWYD?
Starting to think about planning my daughter’s first birthday party in October . Would it be better to have it on a Saturday or Sunday? We have a large extended family and there doesn’t seem to be a particular day that most people choose. We will be hosting it at our home in the afternoon. Pro of Saturday would be more time to clean up on Sunday; pro of Sunday would be more time to prep on Saturday. What do you think would be more popular for our attendees?
Flying to Asheville next week with my soon turned 4 year old. Tempted to bring a stroller (for longer sightseeing/flat hikes) but torn if worth the hassle. WWYD?
My sister turned 35 this week. I texted her but did not have my act together to send her anything. She’s single, lives in a condo with her dog, doesn’t drink alcohol and doesn’t really eat sweets. She doesn’t need anything. She’s a super liberal in a swing state.
I want to send flowers and something silly/ lighthearted/ fun. Ideas that can be bought on amazon and delivered in the next day or two? Think, silly mug, fun shirt, desk tchotchke, etc.