Weekend Open Thread
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This black faux-leather zip-around case keeps jewelry secure while you’re on the road. There are three separate compartments and several hooks built into the lid. The single gold initial elevates this case into something gift-worthy.
Nordstrom’s Initial Square Zip Travel Case is $15.
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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

After school costs
Can you share your after school program experience in your area? And cost?
We have done a YMCA in the past as part of a school wraparound. It was $275/mo per kid 5 days a week. That was the rate if you had a Y membership which we did. The group was fun and the kids got extra outdoor time, but it felt understaffed to me. We also have a town program that is only $100/mo. The staffing levels are high but it’s all inside and they allow electronics once a week which hasn’t been thrilling to me, but the kids enjoy it. What has your experience been?