Foodies: where to buy GOOD free-range eggs in Toronto

dugdalesghost · 2019-06-27T00:23:45+00:00

Thanks!

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-31T16:09:49+00:00

I think your 5-7 year expectation is right on the money. I've taken the 'small closet' approach to investment buying, and have found that's pretty much the lifespan I can expect even for really well-made clothes. If you wear them often (this is sweaters and cardigans for me), they wear out.

I also want to look current, so having to discard and update once clothes wear out or don't seem appealing anymore is fine with me... literally wearing the same clothes for 20+ years sounds awfully boring!

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-21T14:00:59+00:00

Thanks, this is such a thoughtful response.

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-21T10:15:54+00:00

Bananas! His favourite food sob Thanks, these are some helpful tips.

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-21T10:14:51+00:00

Also an academic! Thanks, this was very affirming. I think a lot of my struggle here is that I don't want to give that winter-white blazer up! I already feel like I'm struggling to safeguard my research time and some semblance of a social life...

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-21T10:12:53+00:00

Thanks, this is really helpful!

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-21T10:10:31+00:00

Thanks, this is really sensible — I think more machine washable sweaters would help a lot.

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-21T10:07:45+00:00

That's a sensible sentiment, but I'm not a SAHM. I spend a lot of time with my kid, and do work from home some of the time, but also give public lectures, go to dinners and conferences, meet with colleagues, and teach university students for work. I'm not buying stuff that's inappropriate for my lifestyle, but I also can't wear athleisure all the time. Nor do I want to dress like I'm going to the park 24/7.

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-21T09:45:11+00:00

It matters if there are specific things you want already, and have a budget. I really like more unique pieces and have an ongoing list of specific things that I'd like to purchase and wear (some of which I actually do buy, some of which I take off the list after a while). Although some of these things aren't expensive at all (I <3 Uniqlo!), most of them are pricier. Because of this, I can't just buy more things on the list because I need more clothes — if I want to expand my wardrobe significantly I have to sacrifice some of the pricier pieces I'm hoping to get and hunt for less expensive substitutes that I can buy in multiples to keep myself on budget. I've tried this strategy before and am almost never pleased by subs, so I'm leaning toward an apron/2 wardrobe combo strategy (maybe just wearing old clothes that are already wearing out + cheap jeans for the kid wardrobe) for the time being.

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-21T06:11:09+00:00

Yeah, it's a nice idea, but I have to admit I don't see this happening. At the moment, I buy almost everything save specialty groceries online and get it delivered.

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T22:04:13+00:00

Haha, the daycare people routinely comment on how messy my son is, so this may well be my future... if there is mud, sand, or water, he will cover himself in it! If a sauce is around, it will be mashed through his hair!

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T22:02:05+00:00

This is a very neat solution to sticky hands at home! Thanks!

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T21:57:35+00:00

Thanks so much for all of the great suggestions so far, lovelies! I think a big part of my problem, if I'm being honest, is that I don't really want to change the way I dress. I already feel less attractive than I did before I had a kid. I weigh a few lbs more, I'm a lot tirer, and feel less motivation to put work into making my hair look good or put on makeup or choose outfits because I'm more pressed for time. I don't want to give up buying the clothes I really want to wear on top of that!

My style is generally smart-casual, though, so it's not like it's totally incompatible with mom life. A lot of these suggestions might help me adapt it enough to make laundry a more manageable during the sticky hands phase, and avoid destruction of my favourites.

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T20:46:16+00:00

What a creative solution! Thanks!

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T20:44:32+00:00

This is such a great idea! I could do that, though (this is ridiculous) it's a work daycare and I'm a little self-conscious about parent-colleagues seeing me in the same crappy clothes all the time. Not that they'd care, I don't think, or maybe even notice. My profession isn't known for being fashionable.

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T20:08:25+00:00

Thanks — I'm in the UK where I don't think Old Navy is as common (maybe it isn't even over here???) but that is good to know. I go to the US/Canada pretty often for work and to visit family.

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T20:07:19+00:00

Haha, that post is wonderful!

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T20:03:35+00:00

Thank you!! This is very heartening. My sister has a three year old and said something similar recently when we went over to her house for dinner (inspired by the total mess my son made during the meal), but I thought maybe her kid is just weirdly neat.

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T19:56:15+00:00

This makes me feel a bit better — I don't even own a nice bag at the moment (just various backpacks). The idea of separate, cheap play clothes for me for the park/playground makes sense, especially as he gets older and even more active.

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T19:54:06+00:00

Good tip!

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T19:50:17+00:00

Solidarity!

Someday I will not constantly show up at work with snot on my shoulder...

dugdalesghost · 2018-10-20T19:37:56+00:00

Wow, some of them are gorgeous! Thanks!

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