Maternity Monday: French Terry Cowl Hoodie
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A Corporette reader happened to mention this Canadian shop a week or two ago and I’m now drooling over much of their wares. Everything in the shop is made to measure, and they customize for maternity wear as well. Most pieces are under $100 and come in a zillion colors and fabric options, so if you’re on the hunt for something particular, I’d give them a try. Ureshii French Terry Cowl Hoodie.
Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines.
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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?
I’m trying to help a friend sort out childcare in the DC/Falls Church area and was hoping some of you brilliant ladies could weigh in: She and her husband both work in DC, and they need to figure out child care for their 2.5 month old baby that can start in 3-5 weeks (!!). They’re considering au pair and nanny options, but budget will probably be an impediment – anyone want to chime in with advice and experience? I don’t have kids so I’m not sure where to start, but this is the one thing they said they could really use my help with. Thanks in advance! :)
Several of you have suggested a play kitchen as a great 2 yr old gift. On your recommendations, my MIL is buying my sons a play kitchen for their birthday. But the options are overwhelming! What are your favorites? Any must-have features? Features that are meh? Or is it all kind of the same from a kid perspective?
Pregnancy dating question –
Something I’ve been wondering about since starting TTC… if dating goes from the date of your LMP, aren’t you already over 4w pregnant when you find out? Is this right?
I know my ovulation date exactly because of trigger shot and testing, and I’m given a date to come back for a pregnancy blood test. I just calculated and on that date going by LMP I’d already be 4w4d if I’m pregnant – that seems so crazy! I’ve had friends tell me at seven or nine weeks pregnant which to me sounds SO soon. I can’t imagine getting pregnant right now and telling people next month!
also, thanks to people who replied late Friday about the judgey nurse at my clinic. I was definitely overreacting and feel a bit better, though I still think she could have been more sensitive. This whole thing is stressful!
Took a look at the Ureshii webs!te and I like what I see, at least in the skirts section. Not cheap, but it looks like the kinds of things I think about sewing myself, but then get overwhelmed by all the steps sewing something myself would take and stop mid planning, before I even get started. Especially since so many of the skirts have pockets – I do love a skirt with pockets.
I have always been hesitant about trying custom made clothing though, because I am so bad at telling whether an item that looks good on the rack or on the model will work for me without trying it on.
What parenting sites and blogs (other than this) do you all like? I have some long hours in waiting rooms coming up and would love some suggestions to bookmark!
I’m expecting my first in a few months, so a focus on younger kids would be great, but I love thinking ahead to parenting older kids too. I recently read through a lot of Janet Lansbury’s RIE site, and while we’re not going full RIE, I got some great ideas. I also like browsing Project Nursey.
Thanks in advance for sharing any favorites!
I’ll be taking my 11 month old daughter on her first flight this weekend. We’re flying from San Francisco to Dallas. My husband will be with us. She does not have her own seat–flying Southwest and fingers crossed the flight isn’t full.
Any suggestions for ways to keep her happy and quiet? I’ll bring easy snacks and can nurse her if she wants to. She’s generally a pretty happy and laid back baby, so I’m hoping this will go well!
Early Monday morning threadjack.
Two questions – one on sizing. My 18 month old is tall and skinny (70% on height, 50% on weight) – and I have a terrible time finding pants that fit. You’d think a tall kiddo wouldn’t have any problems, but all of his jeans and dress pants are anywhere from 1-3 inches too long. They’re loose in the waist, but generally stay up as long as he isn’t tripping over his pant cuffs. I tried sizing down to 12-18 months, but they’re too small in the waist and if they have grippers they won’t stay snapped. What stores/brands sell pants for tall skinny toddlers?
The other is on wardrobe. I’m headed to a community wide mom-to-mom sale this weekend and I’m not sure what my toddler will need. How many t-shirts, pants, dress outfits, sleepers, etc… will he need?
TIA!