Weekend Open Thread
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If you’re on the hunt for good books to read, note that the Kindle Deal of the Day is a bunch of books recommended by The Skimm, including Eligible (pictured – a modern retelling of Pride & Prejudice), Gone Girl, and more. Have you read any good books, mama? Do you prefer Kindle, paper book, or scrolling through something else (IG, Pinterest) in those few spare moments you get?
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Sales of note for 7/11
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Designer clearance, up to 60% off!
- Ann Taylor – Semi-annual sale, 60% off sale and 40% off everything — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
- Banana Republic Factory – Extra 50% off sale
- Brooks Brothers – Up to 40% off sitewide + 40% off 3+ items
- Express – Up to 75% off all markdowns; sale on sale, up to 70% off
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off clearance
- Lo & Sons – Summer sale, up to 50% off
- M.M.LaFleur – 25% off jardigans (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
- Talbots – 50% off wear-now styles and all markdowns + 30% off tops, pants, jeans, and shorts
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?
Bingo? I think 6 year olds would love it! Or those craft kits they sell (dinosaur bones, sticker mosaics, etc), some fun board games?
Wiki Stix! Awesome and available on Amazon — my go-to in this situation. Also coloring stuff.
I know the weekend moms thread isn’t used much…but just in case…
Help! We are hosting my 6 year olds birthday at a restaurant with his basketball teammates and families. This is a family friendly restaurant but not with kid “activities” (not chuck-e-cheese or something). It’s not ideal but it’s what worked.
Are there any activities I can do to keep the kids occupied and not running wild? Something table friendly? Any brilliant ideas out there?