Weekend Open Thread
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Tis the season, ladies: time to review every hat, scarf, muffler, glove and mitten you’ve ever bought for anyone in your family because — if you’re me — despite your best efforts to keep things organized (in Ziploc bags of course) they’ve all wound up in a tangled mass at the bottom of the closet. I just did the big hat/glove review for our family, and while I truly, truly don’t need anyMORE hats… this big bright red one just seems so happy. It’s $48 at Nordstrom, but note that there’s a very similar $15 option with a lot of great reviews also. Pictured: Happy Trails Faux Fur Pom Beanie
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Sales of note for 5/19/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off summer-ready styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
- J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off. 5/19’s flash sale: Jardigans down to $175-$209, dresses down to $150, blazers down to $250
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories
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?