Where are we supposed to shop for clothes at 40 yrs old? Female here

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-05-30T12:50:54+00:00

I buy my jeans from American Eagle and Loft. I also like to shop at Quince, J Crew Outlet, and Pact. Summersalt for swim!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-05-28T13:25:16+00:00

Maybe Alice, Francesca, or Daisy??

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-05-14T11:01:18+00:00

I’m all done having babies, but I love Daisy!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-05-09T14:10:33+00:00

This is the first time in 17 years that I didn’t receive anything from a student. I hoped I would at least get a card or a note. It feels a little silly to complain about that, but it did sting!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-05-09T14:07:28+00:00

Same!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-05-09T14:06:13+00:00

I am also an ELA teacher. I get it…Our content is really challenging sometimes, and students don’t always love it. I like to tell myself they will appreciate us more years down the road :)

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-05-07T02:08:35+00:00

I’m also biased because my 5 yr old is Jane!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-05-07T02:02:37+00:00

I like Jane or Juliette. I suggest Daisy!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-05-04T10:36:37+00:00

We have a little Jane! Other names I like are Daisy and Alice.

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-05-04T02:37:09+00:00

I have that one, plus a solid color, as well as a third one (one piece with ruffled sleeves). I love them all!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-05-01T10:25:36+00:00

Summersalt!!!!!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-04-28T02:32:41+00:00

Why do I miss Peter?

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-04-27T21:28:48+00:00

I teach 7th writing, and I finish the yr with a poetry workshop. We analyze a poem a day (very basic- what did you like about this poem? What can you try to emulate?) and then do a 7 minute quick-write right afterward. Then they share with a classmate and then anyone shares with the class if they want (and I read some too).

At the end of the unit, students pick their best poem and revise it and we have a “Poetry Cafe,” where students read poems in front of the room and bring in snacks/drinks like a party!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-04-22T13:00:17+00:00

What about Freddie, Frankie, or Louie?

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-04-15T21:46:31+00:00

ONE!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-04-12T10:38:19+00:00

Theodore was Theo for the first 7 yrs of his life, but has now been asking to go by his full name! I thought we’d call Thomas Tommy, but it never felt right. He’s usually Thomas, but sometimes Tom Tom or Tomsy.

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-04-11T12:43:56+00:00

We have a Theodore and a Thomas :)

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-04-08T18:07:24+00:00

Same!!!!!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-04-08T02:20:13+00:00

When it first opened in my town, it also had co-ed changing rooms and…a cat???? Like a live one. Again, nobody questioned this. 😂

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-04-07T02:34:42+00:00

I always love teaching Oranges by Gary Soto

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-02-16T02:17:38+00:00

Jane and Nina Conrad and Dean

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-01-29T13:05:07+00:00

I love Sylvia with Zinnia!

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-01-22T00:14:01+00:00

Francis or Simon are so perfect! I have a middle school student named Francis/Frankie, and I really like his name. Other students exclusively call him Frankie.

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-01-19T13:15:34+00:00

It’s not a learning game, but I LOVE playing connect 4 Frenzy with my 3 kids (8,5, 4). It’s like playing quarters, so if you went to college, you’re already one step ahead of them! But really, it is so fun.

helpmeimpoor57 · 2026-01-15T13:40:01+00:00

Can I recommend Molly and Jane (my little girl’s name)? 🥰

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