Weekend Open Thread
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Sales of note for 8/6/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – Semi-annual sale, 8/6 ONLY: Extra 60% off sale and style steals starting at $25
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 45% off all sale
- J.Crew – 30% off wear-now styles & up to 60% off all sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – 25% off all previous flash sale items! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Nordstrom – 9,800+ new women’s markdowns
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – $15 & up all markdown tops & 50% off all other markdowns
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 just got fitted for a pair of custom orthotics because my bunions are finally causing problems. Any suggestions for cute, supportive shoes that have a wide/wider toe box? Or cute/comfortable shoes that are available in wide sizes? Arch support is great, but if I can fit my orthotics or slim fit orthotics I’ll manage. I’m okay with wearing flats, I’m not okay with limiting myself to sneakers. Thanks!
Every weekend feels like a slog through a long chore list at our home. Our kids (4 and 6) are happy to play in their playroom while my husband and I do our “chores,” or run errands with us. We have recently tried to add something “fun” into each weekend, but it doesn’t always happen. We have a cleaner come every week, but between laundry, errands, cooking for the week and trying to squeeze in a run, the weekends feel equally exhausting, if not more so, than the week. Any commiseration or suggestions?