Holiday Weekend Open Thread
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The clasp on my belt bag just broke, so I’m on the hunt for a new one. This heather gray option from Dagne Dover looks like a promising weekend option.
This bag is made from neoprene, so it’ll protect your belongings from sudden showers or spilled drinks. It also has four pockets for your belongings, a recycled polyester lining, and adjustable waist belt. It’ll comfortably fit a phone, small wallet, and keys (there’s even an interior key hook).
This belt bag is $90 at Nordstrom.
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Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
I need to just be excited for a minute.
Yesterday, we had a good 6 week ultrasound for our second child (IVF, same as the first) – everything seems to be progressing well!
Today, I got the news that I’m being promoted to SVP.
There is a lot of heaviness in the world right now and I feel the weight of a lot of it, but I also feel really, really good :)
curious what everyone’s thoughts are about the big debate on the main site today – would you wear a pushup string bikini from VS to a neighborhood family pool?
I keep getting in a situation where I’ll run into another mom (at school, library, etc.) she’ll suggest a play date over the upcoming weekend, I say great, she asks for my number so she can confirm details via text and then never follows up. I’m a planner and this kind of flakiness drives me crazy. Is this just how things are now? I totally get that not everyone is a Playdate Person, but why would you suggest something like this if you don’t want to follow through? It leaves me anxiously looking by my phone all weekend like a seventh grader waiting for their crush to call and I hate it.
Can we talk postpartum anxiety? I’ve always struggled with anxiety, but after the birth of my now 11-month old, it has become really debilitating. I am often gripped with icy cold fear and keep picturing all the horrible things that could happen to him. It’s getting in the way of enjoying my adorable cheerful baby. I have a prescription for Zoloft but have avoided starting it, because I had a really difficult time weaning off an anti-depressant in the past. I may have to bite the bullet and try the Zoloft, but what other strategies have worked for you? I’m already doing therapy, although not as consistently as I probably should (logistically it’s hard for me – I have to go and sit in my car to take an appointment and it’s always during the workday when I’ super busy, so I feel like it adds more to the stress). I used to exercise a lot but it’s been really difficult to find the time for that lately (new job, house renovations and young baby – it’s been all consuming). I’m getting OK sleep (baby is a magical unicorn of a good sleeper) – eight hours most nights, but I’m still sharing a room with the baby due to my own anxiety. I feel better sleeping in his room. I’m just really struggling.
Please take the meds and prioritize the therapy. There’s no magical answer here -like a juice fast or more sleep. It will get better at some point- meds and therapy are tools to help you manage.
You’re going through a severe phase of anxiety- it sounds like it’s also interfering with your choice to take meds (anxiety about getting off them before) and attend therapy (anxiety about performance at work/ when will I find the time).
I’ve been there/ am currently there. I know it’s hard. Please use the tools at your disposal.
Can you find a therapist who offers virtual appointments?
If anyone sees this – our puppy amchewed up the insole of our son’s shoe. The show is otherwise in good condition. We tried pulling invokes from other shoes but he hates the way they feel. They’re very simple, flat insoles. Is there any way to get replacements? Everything I see online is designed for “comfort” which he will not find comfortable. I thought about the odor eaters, which can be cut to size. But I was hoping for better ideas!