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I’m going to be up-front and recognize that anything with feathers might be a divisive pick, but for those looking to ring in 2024 with a bang, consider this statement cardigan.
Cinq à Sept elevated a wardrobe basic by pairing a soft knit blend with feather trim and elongated sleeves. Since it’s a bold choice, keep the rest of the ensemble subdued — black trousers, a simple silk shell, and some delicate jewelry.
This cardigan is $465 and comes in sizes XXS–XL.
Sales of note for 9.10.24
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Kid/Family Sales
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Anonon says
Has anyone dealt with a kid with chronic bowel movement issues? How does it work with kindergarten? My kid should be starting kindergarten next year and yet still has bowel movement accidents weekly due to constipation and pelvic floor problems.
We see a GI doctor and a pelvic floor specialist and we are getting them into a therapist. Its a medical problem not a behavioral thing. It just feels like the bowel movement accidents /constipation will never end and I am so worried they will have issues with friendship in kindergarten due to this. I know it’s months away but we have been working on this issue for so long.
Anon says
I’m sorry you and your kid are going through this. Do the doctors have any thoughts about what to do about school?
I haven’t been through this, but kindergarten is still a long way away (7-8 months is huge in little kid land) so hopefully things will get better before then. I also think kindergarteners are still pretty sweet and pure so this might not cause huge social issues. It seems to be around 2nd or 3rd grade that the teasing other kids for being different really sets in.
A says
My son is kindergarten this year and we have been dealing with this. In our case, it appears to be encopresis, and he’s had a few poop accidents at school. It is tough, but the teachers have been great about it (both classroom and specials/aftercare). He needs reminders to try using the bathroom, and his teacher has shared that he’s not the only one in the class who needs this. The social stuff hasn’t really been a problem so far—hoping things will improve over the coming months. Not a lot of great answers, but you are definitely not alone!
Anonymous says
Could he wear good nights underwear in the day and have an extra supply at school?
Cb says
To fulfil my parenting motto of “be the mom in the water”, my son and I tested out his new boogie board in the Atlantic today. We had a blast while the Portuguese looked at us as if we had lost the plot. Now I’m browsing vinted for a shortie wetsuit while T lounges in a warm bubble bath.
Anon says
I love that motto and all similar ones. I have never liked the vibe of women sitting in the lodge while their husbands and kids go skiing or sitting on the beach while the kids play. It’s so much more fun to play too!
Anonymous says
Haha my husband is the one who sits on the beach while the kids and I are surfing.
Anonymous says
My husband sat in the condo while I skied today but I will be on the beach while he is in the ocean. Not my jam.
Anonymous says
My in-laws are visiting us this weekend. What should I make fore NYE dinner? They don’t drink alcohol or like fish, other than that they’re into most things. I made a big beef tenderloin for Christmas so I’m not sure I want to tackle that again. Looking for slightly fancy but easy-ish ideas. Thanks!
Anon says
Risotto is not much work but feels decadent.
Anon says
If you can cook it right. A lot of people cook risotto badly, and bad risotto is worse than mediocre versions of a lot of other dishes imo.
DLC says
Similar, but I found it easier, I made a paella for the first time for Christmas dinner and it was shockingly simple, and hugely tasty. I did shrimp, scallop, and calamari, but there is so much variety. I don’t have a paella pan; used my largest frying pan.
Mary Moo Cow says
A standing rib roast or pork crown/tomahaks?
Anon says
Yes, I was going to say standing rib roast! Bonus points for a full Sunday roast with potatoes roasted in beef fat and Yorkshire puddings. My mom makes that meal every year at the holidays and I look forward to it all year.
NYCer says
None of these are particularly fancy, but here are a few thoughts:
Homemade lasagna, salad and garlic bread
Braised short ribs and mashed potatoes
Pork tenderloin and roasted veggies
You could add in some fun apps with any of these: warm spinach artichoke dip, bacon wrapped dates, etc.
Anon says
Pork shoulder ragu from Dinner A Love Story blog. Super easy and outrageously delicious. Serve with noodles and a green salad.
NYCer says
I had forgotten about this recipe, but it is really delicious!
Anonymous says
I know we probably need to consult a T&E lawyer, but does anyone have any advice about the best way for grandparents to save for kids’ college without impacting the financial aid picture? With the recent rule change that a grandparent-owned 529 doesn’t count toward financial aid, I was thinking it might make sense for my parents to open a 529 and save there, but I’m a little concerned about tying too much money up in educational funds, because we already have enough for four years of state school, and my child is my parents’ only grandchild, so they don’t have anyone else they’d want to share college $$ with. My parents would be fine with unused college money going towards grad or professional school, but not everyone takes that path.
Amon says
If you already have this much saved and they are looking to contribute further, do you really need it to not impact financial aid? I’m not trying to be a wet blanket but…
Anonymous says
That’s fair. The price difference between our extremely affordable in-state schools and top private colleges is pretty staggering though — even with our current savings and my parents’ planned contributions we will be well short of being able to afford the most expensive private colleges, and I also don’t see my parents’ future contributions as guaranteed until we have them, since they could change their minds and decide to stop contributing (I think that’s unlikely, but I know people who’ve done crazier things). We certainly wouldn’t apply for aid at a state school, since we can easily cover it, but our incomes are fairly modest (joint AGI is ~$100K) and my understanding is that without significant cash savings we’ll be well-positioned for aid at some of the most selective private schools. Although I’m aware it’s not very likely our kid would end up getting into one of those schools.
Anony says
Excess money can be rolled into a Roth for the child, I think up to $35,000. Personally I would not worry about having too much.
Embarrassed to ask says
Help me out – if a Catholic school‘s homepage lists tuition for pre-k as 3400$… is that monthly? Yearly? I am not from the US and have no idea about private school prices. Location is Denver if that matters…
Mary Moo Cow says
Our school lists it for the year, so that would be $3400 for the year, but I would call or email the school to confirm. (And that’s cheap compared to the going rate for private or religious pre-K in my SEUS corner of the world!)
NYCer says
+1. I would assume that is the yearly tuition at a Catholic school. Though I agree it sounds comparatively inexpensive.
Anon says
Hmm, that seems kind of low for an annual amount, but quite high for a monthly amount. For context, I’m in a LCOL area and our local Catholic schools are $7-8k/year for grades K-6, perhaps a bit less for pre-K. I would think costs are quite a bit higher in Denver.
Anonymous says
Probably yearly. What are the hours? If this is like two or three mornings per week, $3,400/year sounds pretty average. If its five days a week 9-3, then yeah that’s super cheap.