Weekend Open Thread
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Whether you’re trying to fit in a quick workout or just run errands or hit the playground with your kiddo in some semblance of comfort and style, Zella workout pants are great — I particularly like that they’re high waisted, opaque, and super durable. They’re $75, available in sizes XXS-XL (but alas, some colors/size combos are sold out). Note that this weekend Nordstrom is offering triple points, so it’s a great time to stock up on basics like denim, lingerie, and other basics. Autumn High Waist Moto Ankle Leggings
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Sales of note for 5/19/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off summer-ready styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
- J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off. 5/19’s flash sale: Jardigans down to $175-$209, dresses down to $150, blazers down to $250
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories
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?
Re: Booster Seats – we have the Ingenuity SmartClean Toddler Booster Seat. Small, easy to clean and not bad to look at. Also easy to take with you when traveling. My son has been in it since he was able 18 months.
For the booster seats post– there are a million little high chairs that strap on to a regular chair– I think ours was summer infant. Fwiw Ikea chair is easier to clean. However our tall for his age kid was doing ok in regular chairs around 24 mo. Not perfect but totally works. We still have the Ikea chair out at 2.5 because we have space, but it’s basically used by visited babies. So maybe don’t splurge on the booster!
We used this after my 1 y/o started hating the high chair. My older daughter used it until around 2, at which point she just sat in a chair. She sat on her knees because she was too short but she much preferred it to a booster. https://www.amazon.com/phil-teds-Lobster-Highchair-Red/dp/B0019AC8GE
We’ve also used this one at friends houses ($$ but you find them used a lot). May not work if you’re short on space but even the 4 y/o s will use it. https://www.amazon.com/Stokke-Tripp-Trapp-Highchair-Walnut/dp/B001D1505A
Happy weekend!
Looking for recommendations for booster seats. My tall-for-her-age 21-month-old is fine in her cheap IKEA high chair, but because we have an extremely small breakfast nook, I’d like to transition her into something that doesn’t take up extra floor space. I was originally thinking of getting an Inglesina Fast Table Chair (figured it would also be nice for picnic tables when camping), but realized she’ll probably grow out of that before she’s tall enough to sit at the table without a booster. So, I’m looking for booster recommendations.
Requirements: Easy-to-clean, relatively comfortable, will fit on not-huge chairs (ours are all inherited from my grandparents’ 1940s breakfast set).
Bonus if it looks modern /steamlined (for a booster…I’m realistic). For example, no pastel patterns, ideally neutral colors. Also bonus if easily transported.
Thank you!
Speaking of mistakes, from the department of fascinating-child-development-news:
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/persist-babies-copy-adult-tenacity-50008493
At 15 months, babies will try harder if they see adults persisting at a task before succeeding.
My son’s pre-K teacher (2 weeks into the school year) said that he is very hard on himself if he makes a mistake — we’re talking about a mistake tracing shapes on a piece of paper. Any advice for books or other things we can do to get the message through to him that it’s ok to need practice and it doesn’t matter if it’s not perfect?