Hope your week’s been productive, relaxing and full of excitement. It is Thursday evening before Mother's Day— an evening still ripe with opportunity. Everything is still possible. The order you just put in for mom or yourself…. could still arrive in time. And if it doesn’t, so what? :)
Evenings tend to be when night owls plan for the next day/week/month and all that is upcoming.
If your mind is already preparing for end of school and the start of the summer, there’s been some chatter on teacher gifts and summer planning.
Another thing that came up in our Facebook Group this week worth passing along: a member said the most useful gift she ever got was her husband asking her, in writing, the Tuesday before Mother's Day: "What would make Sunday feel like a good day for you?" Not "What do you want,"
If you have friends who are not yet part of our group, or not following us on substack, please take a minute to share!
With love,
— Parenthood Together Editors
A member is connecting her trusted nanny with another family before her current role ends. If you're looking for childcare — specifically the kind that comes with a parent's endorsement rather than an agency headshot — this is the thread to read this week.
The myopia management cost check is still open. A member got quoted $4,200 for a two-year Ortho-K program and wants to know if she's being taken. If you've priced this out, your number is genuinely useful to someone making a decision right now.
What are people actually doing for extra income? No MLMs. No "join my team." Just a thread of real options that have moved real money — and it keeps getting better. The PT roundup post is coming later this month.
What do teachers really WANT for end of year gift? Turns out, we’ve been stressing for nothing! Let’s not overcomplicate it.
The answers were fairly uanimous →
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Nordstrom — beauty and fragrance, last call before Mother's Day. If a fragrance, skincare set, or clean-beauty kit is on the list, today is the last day it realistically arrives by Sunday. Free two-day shipping with a Nordy card; otherwise check the delivery estimate before you click.
Anthropologie — 30% off Accessories, Sleepwear, Candles & More
Great for the last minute buys.
Vans - $30 off $100, $50 off $150, $70 off $200 (Exclusions apply) 5/7-5/11
Land’s End— 50% off sitewide + additional 10% off Swim! 5/6-5/12
They’re known for their high quality items. Now’s a great time to be gearing up for summer, outerwear and footwear. 50% Off Sitewide + $10 Off Totes with Code ‘CRUISE’
1-800-Flowers— Did you remember to send flowers to mom? Extra 20% off sitewide now.
Just a few more days til Mother’s Day! Gifts for All The Moms. Use code ‘MOM’
Hollister - BOGO 50% off everything
A member shared the script she uses every year with her kids — ages 8 and 11 — in the week before Mother's Day. She sits them down and asks two questions: "What's one thing we do for each other that makes our house go around?" and "What's one thing you could do on Sunday to give mom a break?" She writes their answers on a card and gives it to her husband. He coordinates the Sunday from there.
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