Accessory Tuesday: Total Motion Adelyn Ghillie Flat
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We posted the simple ballet flat version of this over at Corporette last week because readers had been really raving about it, but personally, I always find that something with straps or laces is more comfortable, especially with this shock-absorbing sole and cushioned footbed, so this is the version I’m considering. If you like the Ghillie sandal with the laces and the crisscross details but you want a zipper in the back because you’re a busy mom who doesn’t have a lot of time for laces anymore, this is the shoe for you. It comes in sizes 5-11 and it’s available in medium and wide widths at Nordstrom. Total Motion Adelyn Ghillie Flat (also in black)
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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?
Hi all, any recommendations for beachwear for a 7-10 month old baby? She is ghostly pale and will likely burn very easily, so I’m looking for something that is long sleeves and long pants. Has anyone gotten anything from UVSkinz, or solartex? Thanks!
Augh, today did NOT start as planned. Slept in a bit and went to take a late shower to discover no hot water —> our gas meter was leaking badly. Got halfway to work when DH calls to say yep, emergency, come rescue me. DH met gas company cavalry while I finished getting kiddo ready for preschool at the bottom of the driveway in the backseat of the car (far away from the house!) based on the various stray items of clothing/shoes and the comb (found it under the seat, score!!) in our car. I made it to work by 10:30 and I already feel like I’ve run a marathon only without my daily shower.
I finally broke through yesterday’s fog of busy– a few recs if you’re still taking ’em!
The Ink & Volt planner has been huge for me in terms of actually changing the things that I need to reprioritize or focus more on– gratitude, personal time, creative projects. I don’t use it for anything but huge work tasks and otherwise focus on “everything else” there.
I also really like Say Goodbye To Survival Mode and Hands Free Mama. Both have a decidedly religious bent, but lots of helpful info and practical ideas anyway.
I am not cool enough to understand these shoes. What do they go with?
Committee opinion released in February from the ACOG, supporting many of the practices birthing women and their midwives have been pushing for all along. Something to know/ask your provider about if you’re thinking about where to deliver:
http://www.acog.org/Resources-And-Publications/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Obstetric-Practice/Approaches-to-Limit-Intervention-During-Labor-and-Birth
Does anyone have experience with diastasis recti? I’m about 7 weeks out and have about a 2 finger separation, but I’m anxious to get back into working out. I’ve been told to avoid crunches and planks (which kind of eliminates a lot of the group classes I typically like). Wondering if anyone has recs for exercises that are safe and would help me work towards closing the gap. Thanks so much!!
My son is 15 months and we wake him up at 5:45 am to go to daycare during the week. He usually wakes up at 6:15 on the weekends. When I was nursing (weaned after one year), I could nurse him when he woke up at 6:15 and he would go to sleep for another 60-90 minutes. Is there a non-nursing hack that might buy us more sleep on the weekends without sacrificing his sleep? He currently goes to bed between 6:30-7 pm and naps for 60-90 minutes at daycare.
I’m coming around to the realization that 3-year-old Little TK is either spoiled (totally possible) or has a learning style that is going to be a challenge for his teachers. Maybe both. He’s a bright, imaginative, outgoing kid – loves pretend play, will sit and read books to himself for 40 minute stretches – but in formal settings where he is being ‘taught’ something (e.g., swim class, practicing letter and number recognition, etc.) he completely tunes out and has no interest in follow a teacher’s instructions or responding to questions. He seems much worse at this than similarly aged peers. Is this a skill I can teach him? We’ve been practicing using our “listening ears” and stopping activities when he isn’t listening (bowling was a disaster, we left 3 frames in and he later acknowledged to grandma, “we left because I wasn’t listening”) but I’m wondering if there’s a more proactive rather than reactive approach to encourage him to pay attention.
Just got great news this morning… my placenta previa, which had been downgraded to low lying placenta, is officially resolved! Thanks to everyone who told me to be positive about it and told me stories of theirs resolving.
Of course now at 28w I’m not wild about travelling, but I think domestic would be fine. There is a meeting in Europe that theoretically I should go to at the end of the month (31w), but I don’t think anyone will push me to attend.
Finally chose a pram and car seat yesterday after way too long deliberating. I’m normally so decisive. Does anyone else feel like they’ve spent more time on these baby gear decisions than the decision to actually have a baby?
Try the sonic egg. Our barking dog shuts up asap when we turn it on.