Weekend Open Thread
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I love autumn’s cooler weather, and this merino base layer from REI will keep me cozy and dry all season long.
Made from ultrafine merino wool (which naturally wicks away sweat, dries quickly, and resists odors), this top will be your constant outdoor companion. It even provides UPF 30 sun protection. Use it for running (errands), hiking (through the parking lot), camping out (in carpool lanes), or whatever you do this fall.
REI Co-op’s Merino 185 Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top is $79.95. It comes in five fall-friendly colors and is available in sizes XS–XL and 1X–3X.
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Sales of note for 5/8/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Up to 50% off select styles + 15% off fragrance (exclusions apply; ends 5/11) + give $150 in gift cards, earn a $25 promo card (ends 5/13)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your full-price purchase + extra 40% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40-60% everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – $25+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off must-have styles + extra 50% off select sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 25% off all tops, pants, jeans, and shorts + 25% off all markdowns
So I know preschoolers are not known for their emotional regulation, but how much disregulation is normal? My almost 5 year old still gets extremely upset when she gets told no. Yesterday we were driving and she was in the best mood, chatting happily away with me, and then she dropped a toy on the floor and told me to stop and get it and I said I would get it when we got home in 5 minutes, and she threw a different toy at my head. I would expect this behavior from a 2 year old, but it seems really inappropriate at 4.75? We visited friends with same age kids recently and the difference between their kids and mine was stark. My friends seemed really horrified by my kid’s behavior and seemed to think we’ve caused it by spoiling her. We have never given into tantrums or whining and do automatic timeouts for anything physical (including throwing things at people) so I don’t know what more we should be doing? When she’s not throwing a tantrum she’s a happy, easy-going, rule-following kid. But she just turns on a dime and completely loses it, and it happens so frequently.
What are your favorite foods to keep your energy up? I am b*feeding my baby and between that, pumping at work, and how little sleep I’m getting, I’m just feeling very depleted. I feel like I’m drinking a lot of water and eating plenty of high fat foods like avocados and yogurt and ice cream but am still so hungry!