Family Friday: Wool Runners
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I’ve been seeing these shoes pop up on my social media feeds for a while, but I didn’t pull the trigger right away. I don’t have great luck with ordering shoes online due to having tough feet to fit (narrow, narrow heel, and flat arches — ugh). What finally convinced me was a rave review from a friend. They have quickly become the only sneakers I wear on the weekend. They’re lightweight, breathable, and stylish, and the company, Allbirds, has a generous return policy. Now that the weather is turning warmer, I’m considering purchasing a pair from their Tree line, which is made from a lighter material. According to their website, they have two “concept stores,” one in SF and one in NYC — and their shoes are also available at Nordstrom. They make men’s shoes, too, and last year they launched a kids’ line called Smallbirds that starts at size 5T and is ridiculously cute. The pictured shoes are $95 at Nordstrom. Wool Runners
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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?
Ok. We are a family of 4, and one on the way. Our laundry is upstairs, in the hallway (so great to have it on the 2nd floor, but we don’t have a full blown laundry room). I think we do 6-8 loads of laundry per week, between sheets, towels, bathing suits (little ones are in swim class), etc. What we have found ourselves doing is washing and drying laundry throughout the week, move it into the guest room onto the bed, then over the weekend, DH and I (or just one of us) watch bad TV and fold, sort, and iron as needed Laundry Mountain for an hour or two.
Is there a better way? I haven’t found a load per day to be workable, since by the time it’s washed and folded and sorted, I now have 5-6 piles in the hallway that I have to put away. Saving the “fold and put away” to the end of the week somehow makes it manageable. Alternatively, we could do a full weekend day of laundry, but then (a) dirty laundry builds all week, including things like towels, gym clothes, and wet bathing suits and (b) it eats the day.
Just a vent. I was excited to buy some of the gap star wars themed stuff for my daughter today, but there are no toddler girl options. There’s a couple of neutral baby options, boy toddler clothes, and then it skips to boys and girls, and then adult men (but not women). Way to lose out on some customers, gap. Argh.
Definitely try sizing up diaper, and yes we had a lot less blow outs once starting solids (but smellier poops, obvi).
I know this has been discussed in the past, but teacher appreciation week? I have a 6 month old and her daycare isn’t doing anything special but I heard from the teacher that usually parents do stuff all week long. I was just going to bring in a gift card and be done with it but now I feel like that’s inadequate. Google is pulling up all sorts of cutesy ideas that I think are a bit over the top. I was thinking more like flowers one day, maybe breakfast another, gift card, what else??
We had a lot of blowouts with a girl during the first 6-8 months. I don’t think you’re doing anything wrong!
What am I doing wrong? My son is having at least one diaper explosion a day – poop up the back, total change of clothes needed. I don’t remember this happening with my daughter more than once or twice. Is it just different boy anatomy? Will it get easier when he starts on solids and it’s not all liquid milk poop? Sorry to be graphic so early in the day but I’m at a loss and overwhelmed with laundry. I’ve tried different diapers and it seems to make no difference.
The pink Allbirds are sold out in most sizes on both the Allbirds site and Nordies.
My Tuke Shade pair arrived this week and I think I am in love, even though my assistant calls them “grandma shoes”. I don’t care: they are beyond comfy, do not require socks and fit the bill to become on of the three pairs of shoes for my trip to France in two weeks . . .
Help a born and raised surburbanite now living in a bigger city. A new housing development is opening near work and we’re flirting with the prospect of a move. Draws include a walking commute, a marginally better school catchment, and proximity to cafes/people which we don’t currently have. Cons include an increase in costs (but slightly offset by commuting costs) and the big one for me, the loss of a garden. Our current garden is small but that outdoor space seems really important with a kiddo. I loved playing in the garden and being outside as a kid.
Is this just the reality of city living? Does the fact that it would be a short walk to a large park, with an extinct volcano in it offset the loss of a garden?