Weekend Open Thread
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In my quest to use less single-use plastic, these collapsible silicone containers (gifted to me from my mom — thanks, Mom!) have become my MVP.
This set comes with four different sizes for every need. I’ve used them for lunches, leftovers, and even as to-go boxes for meals out. We use them all the time for travel — fill them with airplane snacks and collapse them when done; they slide right into your suitcase. They’re even microwave-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe.
These collapsible food storage containers are available at Amazon.
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Sales of note for 12/12:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Winter Savings Event, up to 33% off (and fragrance sets up to 15% off). Designer Clearance continues, up to 60% off.
- Ann Taylor – 50% off almost everything
- Banana Republic Factory – 50%-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Brooks Brothers – Lots of nice markdowns and clearance, including on suits, blouses, and more
- Cuyana – Free shipping on orders of $95+ (readers love their totes!)
- Express – $19+ Cyber steals + 25-70% off everything else
- J.Crew – 30% off almost everything (including select cashmere)
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
- Lo & Sons – Holiday sale, up to 50% off – Reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- M.M.LaFleur – 25-70% off the snuggliest styles of the season (this weekend only) Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Neiman Marcus – Spend $200, earn $50 gift card… up to $1000 spend, $200 gift card
- Talbots – $19.50 HoliDeals, and 50% off your regular price purchase
- Universal Standard – At least 40% off sitewide!

We have dinner reservations for my birthday tomorrow, but our babysitter canceled due to illness. DH’s coworker said her 12-year old daughter can do it and coworker will help. We will have to drop DS off at their house and he will be there for a couple hours. He has never met them. What can I do to make this go smoothly?