The Edition: No. 368
Jul 20, 2023
+ No one escapes the ‘motherhood penalty,‘ not even the breadwinner.
+ Put this mat in the sink to clean makeup brushes in a flash.
+ How to wash your whites to keep them looking white.
+ 50% off sale + 20% off at Ann Taylor. I bought this cardigan-jacket.
+ Finding work/life balance while working from home.
+ Shaping briefs for a little smoothing under work dresses.
+ Make your next romaine Caesar salad on the grill.
+ Best Old Navy Picks: A punchy dress, a boho top, and a swingy long sleeve dress.
+ Preparing to get divorced? The one financial step you should take now.
+ Zella’s live-in joggers finally popped back onto my wishlist.
+ Clutter personalities: I’m a pragmatist, which one are you?
+ This white ruffle top and camo tee are both perfect for weekend.
+ This video shows you how to style a scarf for a cool look.
+ I love these clear, plastic sunglasses. Such a great pair for <$20.
+ Americans spend 30% of their income on childcare. That’s an issue.
+ So many chic dresses at LOFT. I snagged this striped dress (petite/tall).
+ How to make a staycation feel like an actual vacation.
+ The travel high chair we use every single day.
One Interesting Read. A cool story about how Spanish farmers are bringing back a centuries-old irrigation technology to stave off the impacts of climate change. (Gift Article)
From Instagram: Deep breaths, everyone. Deep breaths.
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This chair harness is my go-to gift for new moms – it packs easily in a purse and can be used everywhere, even without a table. I especially loved it when I flew solo with a baby to strap them in while I dealt with luggage etc. https://www.amazon.com/MISSEIAR-Portable-Foldable-Restaurant-Shopping/dp/B0BWNDTFXG/
You will need travel potties soon enough too. This w disposable bags is a life saver for travel esp airlines trains etc. https://www.target.com/p/oxo-tot-2-in-1-go-potty-gray/-/A-78861993
They need a fifth clutter personality – lazy.
I LOVE throwing things away and I’m generally a minimalist, but combine a small apartment & laziness and boom. Clutter. I hate putting things away, lol.
The Zella’s jogger link navigates to the Palmat brush cleaning tool.
wearing the Zella joggers right now at work (Casual Friday, right?) I’ve had them for 3 days and worn them for 2 of those days. So comfortable, I’m in the Large and they don’t pinch at the waist.. good pockets.
I am low-key bitter that my SIL has been able to have my MIL take care of her three kids. She has probably saved nearly $100k. We live in a different city, so that’s not an option. I do a nanny share now and have started looking for daycares once my dude is a little bigger, and they aren’t even much cheaper. Unless you qualify for subsidies, you’re looking at $1500-$2200/month for one toddler in my city and hours are a joke.
I think this is the article in the first bullet that is missing a link!
https://www.barrons.com/articles/the-motherhood-penalty-is-alive-and-well-92b4e6a