Maternity Monday: Water-Resistant Long Duvet Puffer Coat
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Brr! It’s puffer season, and here’s one for soon-to-be mamas.
This affordable puffer from Old Navy doesn’t look like your typical “maternity” coat — this cozy coat has a stylish (and warm!) funnel neckline. A concealed snap and zip fastening keeps the chill out. And the below-the-knee length works for both pants and dresses/skirts — this will be the only maternity winter coat you’ll need!
Old Navy’s Maternity Water-Resistant Long Duvet Puffer Coat is $39.97 on sale (marked down from $89.99) — with an extra 30% off at checkout. It comes in sizes XS–XXL and is available in “black jack” or “upper crust” (beige).
Sales of note for 3/21/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Spring sale, up to 50% off: Free People, AllSaints, AG, and more
- Ann Taylor – 25% off suiting + 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + 20% off
- Eloquii – 50% off elevated essentials + extra 50% off sale
- J.Crew – 25% off select linen & cashmere + up to 50% off select styles + extra 40% off sale
- J.Crew Factory – Friends & Family Sale: Extra 15% off your purchase + extra 50% off clearance + 50-60% off spring faves
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash Sale: Get the Ultimate Jardigan for $198 on sale; use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Buy 1 get 1 50% off everything, includes markdowns
With the enormous caveat of Goodness Knows What Might Happen, we are tentatively thinking about traveling to my sister’s college graduation in another state at the end of May. I am due almost exactly 2 months before that, first baby; so we could be talking about an infant as young as 5-6 weeks. What should we be considering? Fly vs. drive (driving distance is around 20 hours)?
I’m wondering if my twins should drop their nap. They will be two in a few weeks. They’re in day care part time, but when they’re home I notice it takes them about an hour to settle into a nap and then their day is basically ruined when they wake up. It’s pretty much constant crying/clinging/fighting until dinner. They go to bed around 7PM. One of them is a poor sleeper: always has been. The other can sleep 12-14 hours at a stretch. Would appreciate any advice.
Was traveling this weekend which meant bed sharing with the 2.5 year old. I noticed both nights he chews in his sleep. It’s not quite grinding or clenching. It’s almost like chattering. It’s not constant but it is frequent and loud enough to wake me up.
Anyone else’s kid do this? Worried about his teeth but I hate sleeping in a mouth guard so I can’t imagine him tolerating it.
What’s everyone paying for babysitters these days? Looking for one more to add to the mix to get the coverage I need and wondered what everyone is paying. In Pittsburgh, I have a mother’s helper high schooler at $12, college student at $16, a pre-med at $18, and in my search, have been getting quotes from $22 & up.
I’ve posted on here before about my cousin who had twins last year and is drowning. They are low income and don’t have family nearby to help. I have given them hand-me-downs from my son and have dropped off meals. The twins’ first birthday is in March and will be another opportunity for me to give them more things they would need. Normally I would give toys for the first birthday, but I know they will get a zillion toys from family and friends, so I want my gift to lean more utilitarian. Giving cash would be weird for this relationship. She has mentioned in the past that they can always use clothes, so I thought clothes, plus shoes, spring jackets, sun bucket hats, etc for the spring/summer months. It would be great if I could include some ikiki sandals and PBK towels that we really loved, but they may take up a lot of my budget for the gift, which is around $120. Any other ideas on things they would need? I might also include a small gift for my cousin to celebrate getting through a really challenging year, maybe a pedicure or something, so any ideas on that would be great too.
I’m considering a 6-night San Diego trip with my 6- and 8-year old kids in February. This would be my first time vacationing as a solo parent (my spouse needs to stay behind for work). Any advice on where to stay (hotel vs resort vs house rental?), what to do, tips for solo-parenting on vacation? Is this a bananas idea? A neighbor recommended Mission Beach as a place to stay, but the house rentals look super pricey. I was thinking of a day at the zoo, a day at Sea World, a LegoLand day, and some free days to laze around. Any advice welcome. Thanks!
We transitioned our 3 year old to a big bed this weekend, and it went pretty OK! Now we’re trying to get a sense of what our new routine should look like. We used to put him in a sleep sack, read stories on a rocking chair, then put him in his crib. Now, I feel like we shouldn’t use the sleep sack (won’t he need to use his legs if he rolls off the bed?) but I want a way to signal that it’s bedtime and not playtime. Maybe a sleep sack with holes for his feet? Any other ideas?
What do you all with maybe larger two story houses have in terms of safety items? I know there’s guidance out there, just curious if there’s anything specific I’m missing. We have four young kids – going to have a fire extinguisher on each floor, make sure that appropriate windows can be opened if need me, and then folding ladders? What’s recommended here? Odd question but we’re remodeling our house and I want to make sure when we move back in we have everything set up as it should be!
Looking for an OK to Wake light recommendation. We have one from Target (the owl-shaped equivalent of the one featured last week) and it’s buggy, so I’m looking for one that will work reliably. I’d rather not spend Hatch money and would prefer one with a clock on it anyway. I’d like it to be red all night and green when it’s time to get up. Otherwise, no preference on features. Any recommendations?
Warning: Loss
This is kind of a vent in to the void with question on fun spending.
This weekend was a tough one for me. I was excited to learn I was pregnant on Monday (very early test, 1 day late). I started to lose it over the weekend. First time that’s ever happened to me.
My husband gone for the weekend at an event out of town. Which meant I was on solo parent duty of our 3 year old while this was all happening. She was actually super well behaved. Very willing to just cuddle and hang out which was nice.
While at this event, he “accidentally” won an item in a silent auction for $2k. We’re not hurting for $2k, but it definitely wasn’t planned. He’s really embarrassed. The same items normally retail for $5k so he didn’t think he’d win.
Now he’s really pushing that I treat myself to something. Like a trip or something new.
I’m still just really sad, so nothing comes to mind for me right now. But I could use something to look forward to. I’m actually happy to be working today for the distraction.
If you had $2k budget of fun money. How would you spend it?
Go away for a long weekend? Splurge on some higher quality every day items (clothes, new work bag, etc.)?
I cleaned out the craft table this weekend and a pile of colouring books, workbooks, and sticker sheets were very gratefully received by the librarians at my local library, if anyone wants to declutter.
The library is a good 10c warmer than my home so I feel like this is my rent for using it as an office.
Now to get someone to pick up the inflatable bouncy giraffe.
Location ideas for a girls trip in the next few months? We are near DC and are up for flying but not a long or expensive flight. Would prefer a resort type place with a nice pool etc. Thanks so much!
Did anyone have an elevated body temperature during your pregnancy? I’m 20 weeks pregnant with my second, and I have had a body temperature in the morning ranging from 99.3 to 100.3 every single day since around Thanksgiving. I’ve told my OB about it at each appointment, and I’ve been to see my PCP. I have had some of the general viruses going around and been treated for a UTI. Each time I have unrelated bloodwork, I do have an elevated, but not concerningly-high white blood cell count. I have my next OB appointment next week, and I will mention it again. But, I just wanted to see if anyone else experienced this.
Another bday party question. We have our first twin party. My kid said the girl would like art supplies and the boy would like Lego. I don’t know if that’s actually accurate to their interests or just internalized gender norms. Ok to do that or would you recommend the same/similar gifts for each kid?
Has anyone done a transatlantic flight with a 2.5 year old? We’re considering a trip to Scotland this summer, but I’m nervous about having such a long flight.