Weekend Open Thread
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I just got my first pair of Allbirds’ Tree Loungers slip-ons, and my feet are loving them!
These lightweight, breathable shoes are great for warmer weather. The flexible, cushioned sole is comfortable for all-day wear. (I’ve schlepped up and down stone streets in them.) They’re also made from renewable materials, fully machine washable, and available in a slew of colors. The stretchy fabric accommodates my wider feet.
I’m looking forward to sporting these on my summer vacation!
Allbirds’ Tree Loungers are $100. They come in whole sizes 5–11, and nine color combinations. You can also do what I did and save a little money by buying a gently used pair through their ReRun Marketplace.
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Sales of note for 6/30/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 2,700+ new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals + summer steals $39+
- Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – End of season sale, extra 60% off sale styles + up to 40% off select cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Sitewide Sale, save 25% with code — 48 hours only! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 40% off entire purchase, includes all markdowns (ends 7/3)
Sales of note for 6/30/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 2,700+ new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals + summer steals $39+
- Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – End of season sale, extra 60% off sale styles + up to 40% off select cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Sitewide Sale, save 25% with code — 48 hours only! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 40% off entire purchase, includes all markdowns (ends 7/3)
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?
What has been your experience with Functional Medicine? I’m a slightly overweight 40 year old with regular periods that got so heavy with such bad pms and cramps that I need to take off work 3 days a month. My mom didn’t get until menopause until 55, so the idea of this is perimenopause and deal with it for the next 15 years is not something I can handle. I have migraines with aura and other stroke risk factors – so hormonal birth control has never been an option for me.
I went to a functional medicine consult at the Cleveland Clinic and they ran 37 blood tests and had me do a 3 day stool analysis. Nothing popped up. They prescribed lots of expensive supplements and an elimination diet. Im doing it but I feel like they are just trying to take my money.
Can someone convince me it is worth it?
Just made it to my second trimester and announced our pregnancy to family and friends. Now that they know I realize that I haven’t done any planning at all besides getting life insurance. Should I be calling daycares? Should I be doing anything else? If not now, when? I won’t need daycare until February 2023 but not sure the timeline on these things. I’m not in a major city (I live in Rhode Island).
For the person asking earlier this week where our two way dual language program is. We’re in the NW Chicago suburbs, and several of our surrounding districts have a similar program as well. It’s relatively new in our district but we are beyond happy with the program and the teachers up to this point.
I know several other places have them, including Chicago, Dallas, Orlando, Albuquerque, and Miami although I’m sure there are others. Just google two way dual language for your state.
And just another plug to look deeper than the school ranking scores on Zillow. Our home school scores terribly on Zillow but our program is truly a massive benefit that isn’t captured. I don’t mind that it keeps our property values (and thus taxes) lower but so many people are missing out if they don’t look closely.
Happy Friday, all! Has anyone tried other Allbirds styles and liked/disliked them?
So I posted Tuesday about being exposed to COVID and feeling guilty because I ruined a big trip.
It was Disney and I did get COVID (I’m fine. Mostly upset with mild symptoms.) Shout out to Disney for letting me move everything out by a few months at no cost. Plane tickets were similar – thank you past me.
So now I am actually taking a sick day rather than powering through. Thank you for being a place where I can freak out when I have to spend the rest of my life pretending I have it together.