Weekend Open Thread
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Even though wearing white can be perilous as a mom, I still think a white floaty top like this is lovely for the weekend. This choker style is kind of new, but I can see myself wearing it, unlike a lot of styles right now, like the cold-shoulder trend or the off-the-shoulder trend. (I don’t know if they feel wrong to me as a mom or just because of my age and place in life these days.) The choker tops seem like a fun look I could do on the weekends — in part because I don’t remember wearing them at any point in my youth! This one has some nice details that give it an ethereal touch that I really like, such as the sheer blouson sleeves and ladder trim. It’s machine washable, too, and available at Amazon in sizes XS–XL for $60. Ella Moon Women’s Shylah Long Sleeve Choker Top
Here’s an option in plus sizes at Nordstrom — and another plus-size option at Nordstrom with a lower price.
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Sales of note for 12.10
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty deals on skincare (ends 12/14) including La Mer, Kate Somerville, Dior, Sunday Riley, Dyson, and gift sets — the deals include reader favorite lip balms Dior Addict, NARS Afterglow, and Clinique’s Black Honey, as well as Too Faced mascara and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes.
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, up to 50% off outerwear
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale + extra 25% off 2+ items
- J.Crew – Up to 60% off everything, with 40% off their newest styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
- Macy’s – 15% off beauty, including Tarte, Clinique, Dior and gift sets
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
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?
Not sure if this will nest properly on mobile but for early childhood parenting I like How Toddlers Thrive by Tovah P Klein. How to Talk So Little Kids will Listen is also good but I agree seems more pitched at 3-7 than 1-2.
Should I buy an onbuhimo baby carrier? I have way too many baby carriers (maybe 10-12? mostly woven wraps but also a meh dai, ring sling, and soft structured carrier). But onbu’s are nice because there’s no waist strap and I’m hoping to be pregnant with #2 soon. They’re on sale at 5mr.com today and the money’s not an issue, but I’m just feeling guilty because I already have more baby-carrying devices than I can reasonably use. (But I love them all and enjoy having such a variety of choices!)
Any hotel and/or activity recs for a long weekend in Philadelphia with a 5 year old? We’re planning to go President’s Day weekend. I want a hotel with an indoor pool, since I think that will be the highlight for my son.
Asked on the earlier thread so not till late, I thought this would get more replies: recs for parenting books for early toddlerhood? I’d like to nail down a general philosophy to get my husband and I on the same page but our twins are only 22 months and slightly behind developmentally– they can talk, but just barely, and it seems like most parenting books are aimed at that 3-4 age level where they can comprehend short explanations or follow directions. We’re still hanging out at “bye-bye cat!” in terms of verbal comprehension but are also dealing with tantrums.
A light-hearted poll – what is something unique to your kid that is funny/charming?
Our 18mo LOVES applause. He started clapping for himself around 12 months. He used to only walk while clapping because we clapped when he first walked. He claps after putting in a puzzle piece, any time he hears the phrase “good job”, and any other time he thinks he deserves it. Sometimes he takes our hands and pushes them to clap for us. It’s pretty funny. (I know that’s not unique among, like, all children, but I have definitely never seen another kid respond so much to applause.)