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I just happened to check the Lo & Sons site when I was putting the finishing touches on our post on hard-sided vs soft-sided luggage — and, lo and behold, there are some massive deals right now — savings up to 40%.
One of my top picks from the sale would be this backpack that seems to do the impossible: it's a comfortable, intelligently designed backpack that converts to a tote that actually looks acceptable for a business meeting.
(The one I've used in the past for this purpose, this All Saints bag, is a nice hobo that works as a backpack, but isn't really designed for comfort or laptops. Also on sale today!)
For the Rowledge, not only do the backpack straps tuck away, but the bag has a travel sleeve! (Cue the heart emojis and gifs!)
I could see it being great for business travel, but also if you're hoping to bike to work for as long as you can.
Also in the sale: the Seville laptop tote, which I've never seen under $300 before (it's $286-$296 today).
The pictured backpack is $291, down from $485.
Hunting for more backpacks for work? These are some of our favorites:
Update: Hunting for the best work backpacks? Some of our favorites in 2024 are below — see the full post for all the details!
Sales of note for 10.24.24
- Nordstrom – Fall sale, up to 50% off!
- Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event, 30% off! Suits are included in the 30% off!
- Banana Republic Factory – 40-60% off everything, and redeem Stylecash!
- Boden – 10% off new styles with code; free shipping over $75
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off a lot of sale items, with code
- J.Crew – Friends & Family event, 30% off sitewide.
- J.Crew Factory – 40% off everything
- Lo & Sons – Fall Sale, up to 35% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Save 25% sitewide
- Neiman Marcus – Up to 30% off on new arrivals
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 40% off entire purchase, plus free shipping no minimum
- White House Black Market – Buy more, save more; buy 3+ get an extra 50% off
Sales of note for 10.24.24
- Nordstrom – Fall sale, up to 50% off!
- Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event, 30% off! Suits are included in the 30% off!
- Banana Republic Factory – 40-60% off everything, and redeem Stylecash!
- Boden – 10% off new styles with code; free shipping over $75
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off a lot of sale items, with code
- J.Crew – Friends & Family event, 30% off sitewide.
- J.Crew Factory – 40% off everything
- Lo & Sons – Fall Sale, up to 35% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Save 25% sitewide
- Neiman Marcus – Up to 30% off on new arrivals
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 40% off entire purchase, plus free shipping no minimum
- White House Black Market – Buy more, save more; buy 3+ get an extra 50% off
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33 more days to do our part
Reposting from this morning, because my post was stuck in mod for a long time.
There was a post earlier about different ways to help besides phone banking. If you’re not keen on phone banking (I’m not either), here’s another way to help – help staff the National Voter Assistance Hotline. https://www.mobilize.us/2020victoryvp/event/322975/
For those who are open to writing letters, here’s the link for Vote Forward which focuses on swing state voters. https://votefwd.org/
It’s easy, I promise! I knocked out 80 in a couple nights and my elementary schooler helped write return addresses (not your own) on the envelopes, so it was a nice way to involve him in the civic process (hopefully encouraging lifelong habits) and continue our dialogues about what’s going on.
They have organized people to write over 9 million letters already, which is well above the margin of victory in 2016, and their studies have shown that letters do increase turnout.
For lawyers, there are also additional volunteer opportunities like post-election adjudication of ballots in various states, which can be done remotely. Here’s the link to sign up for the list that includes various opportunities in different states including post election adjudication (ballot curing), poll watching, ballot count watching and hotline staffing (easier than cold calls).
Ballot curing may be lawyers/law students only, but the other opportunities are open to all.
https://wetheaction.org/2020
After signing up for the list, you’ll get an email (not right away) with the various options you can sign up for.
In addition to making me feel like I’m doing *something* besides feel endless rage and despair, I think about how I’d feel if we get 4 more years and I didn’t try to help (and hopefully, the opposite will happen and I’ll be glad I did my small part). I myself have never participated in elections in any way other than voting, before this one. This one is different. The consequences of the status quo will be dire for everyone and we will have to live with them in very real and tangible ways (and live with ourselves) for the rest of our lives, and I couldn’t just sit and watch.
Anon
Thank you! Vote Forward has been working really well for me and I agree that it’s helped stem the despair (to some extent…).
I’d also like to point people to Protect Our Winters, an outdoor advocacy organization that just released a guidebook showing where your politicians stand on climate changed-related issues. I truly believe climate change is the biggest issue at play for all of us today (and yes, I’m fully aware of the importance of all the other issues we face too). Link here: https://powactionfund.org/guidebook/
AFT
Thank you! I am scheduled for my first shift with the Voter Protection hotline next week, but did not know about the ballot curing option and will look into it!
I completely agree with your reasoning. I’m terrified of what is going to happen, but at a certain point it became “don’t freak out, work against it” for me.
AFT
Oh, Postcards to Voters [dot org] is one other currently operating option, and writers provide their own postcards and stamps so you can get started right away. I’ve recently written to voters in the GA and NC Senatorial races.
Sunflower
Is the National Voter Assistance Hotline affiliated with any organization or party?
St. John
I was clicking around their website yesterday re skirt styling (I found a bargain one recently) and while new St. John is out of my budget, it is aspirational to me as a style (and OMG is it like pajamas and not prone to wrinkling). They actually have tons of helpful pieces on there: mixing and matching, dressing for tech interviews, etc., etc. I think that when I venture out to consignment stores again, I will seriously look and try on anything I can find now. I could see wearing some of the jackets with things like black ankle pants and even jeans that I have already (still figuring out the skirt for proportions with existing clothes). But I think I have a new clothing brand crush and something maybe to stalk on ebay / posh (but with knits, I think I might want to see in person before commiting to buy; also, some of the older jackets wouldn’t work for me as a short / pear with no chest to speak of — the longer ones would overwhelm me).
Anon
If you like St John, you might also like some of what Misook does. I don’t like their wild patterned stuff as much, but they do some substantial solid color knits that are St John esque.
Anon
Here’s a screaming deal if you’re a size small and the length works for you.
https://www.misook.com/products/ruffle-neck-sheath-knit-dress
anon
thanks! That ruffled stand collar is quite unique!
Anonymous
I am a 5’5’ pear and really like St. John. I think the key is to treat it like any other separate and mix it with other brands. A full head to toe look from them can be a bit much. I have tried buying from eBay and it did not go very well, knits need to be treated appropriately by the dry cleaning service or they can stretch. Consignment is fine as you can check the condition of the piece. Rue La La and the department store outlet stores are often great for St. John bargains. My St. John pieces are indestructible. Work all day, take a train and then a red eye and arrive not stretched out or wrinkled.
anon
Adding on the cheapest St. Johns is often at Saks/Neimans end of season sales if you can wait out until the 70% mark downs. Lucky sizes only, but I normally see it cheaper there before it makes its way to Last Call or Off Fifth. I know that there is a line made specifically for outlets and I haven’t found the quality to be as good.
anne-on
+1 – there have been some GORGEOUS St John pieces in lucky sizes in the $200-$300 range and sometimes you can catch them with an additional Saks discount code. I’d much rather stalk for end of season sale pieces than try to thrift given the current situation.
Anon
Ladies, I have read this site for many years and am finally Posting because I really need some input and can’t talk with anyone IRL. My H has always gotten mad about things like if I wear an outfit he doesn’t like or don’t react to a situation the way he thinks I should, but recently he has started accusing me of things I’ve never done and has told me he has cameras in places in our home to watch me, which he later said he didn’t have cameras. He said he had people watching me when I got to work and it was taking me too long to park , get out of the car, and walk to my office. The most recent thing that has me at my wits end is I found a listening device he hid in my handbag so he has been listening to all of the conversations I have at work, etc. I feel like everything I do he is waiting for me to do something wrong so he can get mad at me. I don’t even know what my question is, but I’m not sure how to get past this! I appreciate any thoughts or advice you all have.
Anon
If this comment is real, which I’m really not sure about, there is no “getting past this.” You divorce him immediately and contact friends or relatives or your local domestic violence shelter to find a way to get out safely. You separate your money immediately. This is not normal. It will not get better.
Anon
Ditto everything.
Carmen Sandiego
This: “This is not normal. It will not get better.” You need to start making a plan now. Anon at 2:51 has good advice. I’m sorry you’re going through this.
Anon
Yes, if this is real, you should go to a safe location without a bag or your phone, and use someone else’s phone to call a domestic violence hotline immediately. Ideally, you would want to pack a bag and take necessities/IDs, but given what you are describing, this might put you in more danger.
I work with DV victims. You are at risk of being killed. Please leave to a safe location and get help immediately.
Anne
This.
NY CPA
Holy smokes. Yes that it some serious mental/emotional abuse stuff. I would get out of there as fast as I could because it sounds like he’s escalating and I don’t even want to think how bad it could get.
Anon
And of course, I’m really sorry that you’re in this situation – I should have included that too. I was just focused on emphasizing that this is not okay. Please find a way to get to safety. Today, like right now, please inform a trusted friend or relative what is going on – even if you can’t leave right this second, someone in your personal life needs to know, NOW.
Anon
Holy…divorce NOW!
Anonymous
Gently, I don’t think you get past this. IDK if he is having some mental issues or why he’d act paranoid, but I’d get out of your living situation and look to get a divorce.
Anon
Obviously you leave.
Anon
Ditto 100% of the above (even not knowing if this is real, but I’m going to assume it is in case you’re truly someone in need…)
Where are you located? Do you feel safe? Do you need a place to stay or someone to talk to in person tonight? This community is da bomb. How can we help?
Anonymous
So, I guess most people will interpret this as abuse, which on some level it is … but it could also be a mental health problem if he’s having paranoia/delusions. Like, is he really having people watch you and report back that you take too long to park or is he having some sort of episode? Would a “spy” care or even notice how quickly you park? Can he really hear ALL the conversations you’re having at work through a device in your handbag … surely, noise would be muffled and you wouldn’t … be speaking into your handbag at all times or even have it with you every moment of every day?
Alternatively, is this *really* happening to you or are you having an episode?
Your safety is paramount, call a domestic abuse hotline and talk to a psychiatrist about a mental health evaluation for one or both of you.
anon
Does it matter? She is in danger no matter what the reason.
Anonymous
Well, the first step is to remove herself from the situation but it does matter as to what type of help to get.
Vicky Austin
Toss the listening device or “accidentally” drop it in someone else’s office.
Go get your own bank account and stay with a friend.
Be safe.
Senior Attorney
All of this. It’s vital that you get your hands on some money if at all possible. The time immediately after you leave can be one of the most dangerous times so make sure you have a safety plan in place.
Anonie
Leaving is the only safe option here. Please let a safe person in your real life know (someone who will NOT tell your husband) so they can be aware of this situation for safety purposes. Then call a domestic violence hotline, particularly if he has been physically abusive or threatened you in any way.
I am so sorry. PLEASE don’t stay.
BeenThatGuy
I know someone married to a man like this. He will watch on the camera what she’s wearing when she leaves the house on the way to work and text her that she looks like a $lut. He’s bugged her car and she found out because she took it in for service because she was having issues with her Bluetooth. She has made her choice to stay. You can choose to stay too, but make no mistake, he will never change and will hold you hostage for the rest of your life.
Anon
OP here, yes it is all true and I have been wrestling with what to do because we have 3 kids that are teens including twins that are seniors this year. So hard to think about disrupting their lives at this point.
anne-on
It would disrupt their lives more if their father killed their mother.
Tell a trusted close family member and get out WITH your kids. I hate to say this, but it may be possible that he retaliates or tries to lure you back by threatening the children with violence.
Anonymous
+1 you and your children are in imminent danger. There is a very real possibility that someone could lose their life.
Anonymous
+1 A senior who went to my high school (long after I had left, but I still get their critical update emails) was killed by her father who also killed the mother and then committed suicide. It was absolutely horrifying. Especially if you have children living in the house, you need to ensure your safety and theirs. But remember what they say on airplanes: put on your oxygen mask first. You can only help them if you can help yourself get out of the situation first.
Anonymous
It will be a lot more disruptive to them if he kills you. Get out now. This is not normal and it will escalate.
Senior Attorney
This. And your kids are not stupid — I’d be surprised if they didn’t know or suspect things are not right.
Anon
You’re going to be tempted to rationalize it and say we’re overreacting and that it’s “not that bad.” It is. Please leave with a rough safety plan for you and your kids. You can figure out the details later.
Important: turn off any location sharing on your phone.
Vicky Austin
Trust your gut, OP. You came to us asking for help because you know this isn’t right. If you post your rough location, maybe somebody can help you out.
Anonie
Your kids are in danger, too. Disrupt their lives NOW so they don’t end up getting killed.
anon
Agree with the below. Take care of yourself. Also, you don’t want your kids to grow up thinking this is normal and risk having it happen to them when they are adults.
I am so sorry OP.
Anon
Get out. Get out now. With your kids. None of you are safe. Call from a phone that is not yours to arrange to stay somewhere safe (friend, relative, whatever). If you can, pack a bag with essentials and backup financial data. Get you and your children to a safe place. Call a domestic violence hotline to get advice. Take out some emergency cash, set up a bank account just in your name. Change all your passwords and login credentials.
Anon
If this is real: put your purse in a conference room, use your work phone to call one of your best friends, and stay with her tonight. Open a bank account from your work computer today and transfer money into it. Print out directions to her place. Call a DV hotline from there.
LittleBigLaw
Also, assume that he is reading your emails and monitoring your social media postings and bank activity. As soon as you and your children are safe, change your passwords – but NOT before. Locking him out before you leave will likely only trigger a dangerous reaction from him. I’m so sorry this is happening to you, but it is happening. Please take steps immediately to protect yourself and your kids.
Anonymous
It seems like you currently are in a very dangerous and abusive situation, and that it’s escalating. I’m so sorry. It a very good thing that you are thinking about how to handle it. You probably need help and allies.
It would be smart to start preparing your exit. It’s important that he doesn’t understand that you’re doing that.
Would it be possible to slip away from your purse/phone/smart watch etc. (anything he might be monitoring) at work (or a different safe place) and call a domestic violence hotline and get some practical advice? The people at these lines *know*. They have seen it all before. They know what is smart to do, how difficult it is, what could put you at more risk etc. Keep as safe as possible.
Anonymous
This is abusive and these are signs of potential very serious mental health decline. I know you probably think he wouldn’t hurt you, or kill you or hurt the kids, but I mention the mental health because this is extremely extremely serious. These types of paranoid delusions are very dangerous- he may be convinced you are not you, the kids are not his, or that you have done something bad he must make you pay for- If this is the case he will kill you and may kill or hurt the kids first. I know how shocking that may be to read but please take this extremely seriously – you must find a way to get yourself and the kids away from him. If you can post your general location I will do anything I can to help if you are near me.
Be careful with email and phone as he may be monitoring – it was very smart to post here as it doesn’t save what you posted but please keep us posted on how we can help
Is there a "do not call" list for canvassers?
I am WFH. I have two kids zoom schooling. And a puppy. I live in a navy city in a purple state. Lots of up and down the ballot races. Please stop coming to my house and ringing the bell. I am about to put up a sign, except that there are a few tradespeople (often with some language barriers) who may not know that they not included in the “Sleeping Baby — DO NOT RING DOORBELL” sign.
FWIW, there is no sleeping baby. But it is the only variant of “Do not ring the doorbell” that has ever seemed to work.
I just cannot deal with another interruption and attention distraction and the next person is getting a donation made to their opponent. Go the eff away and stop bothering people in their houses.
Not to mention it is a damn pandemic — I don’t need any more people in my vicinity.
Vicky Austin
Can you take the batteries (or whatever) out of your doorbell, but leave it where it is? Canvassers will ring, you will hear nothing, won’t answer, they’ll move on. Tell the tradespeople to knock.
organizer
Please do not donate to an opponent just because a canvasser called or came to your house. I know and I agree that it is very annoying, but they are doing the job they’ve been given. Please put up the sign you’re talking about, or some variant of it. Honestly, I think the best option is to either tell the canvassers you’re strongly supporting them or their canvasser, and possibly putting it up on your door – I’ve seen that work well. “Please don’t disturb – baby sleeping. I’m voting for X and have a plan to vote”. I know this is annoying but please don’t blame them.
Anon
Cannot even fathom voting for Trump because some annoying Biden-supporting college kid knocked on my door.
Anonie
I hope that she at least means in local races. Still bad, but arguably less egregious than supporting a presidential candidate out of spite??
Anonymous
Ha — where I live, we elect every g-d person. There are water boards, commissions of agriculture, commissioners of insurance, blah, blah. City races. County races. And that’s not counting anything federal (they may all be up this year). It’s exhausting.
Anonymous
Yeah, like I’m gonna flush all my money down the toilet because someone asked me for a dollar!!
Kg
Vote early if that’s an option and tell them you already voted. Put a note on your door saying “already voted please don’t knock.”
Anon
I misread this as sleeping lady, rather than sleeping baby. I used to work overnight (7pm-7am) and had a really hard time sleeping during the day. I would have torn a canvasser’s head off had they woken me up!
Anonymous
We disconnected our doorbell years ago when I worked night shift and never reconnected it. We also move a bench across our front walk way when we don’t want to be disturbed. Works really well when they cannot get to the door. We have kept the bench there most of this election season to avoid the non-stop disruptions because honestly, we don’t want anyone uninvited at our door due to COVID. It also has the benefit of giving delivery drivers a place to nicely place packages!
Anonymous
One thing that hasn’t been mentioned: one really effective way to get off their targeting lists is to vote. Once you turn in your absentee ballot and your clerk marks down that it has been received*, the campaigns will get notified and they will stop trying to reach you — you’re no longer a good place for them to invest resources in reaching.
* This isn’t the same thing as counting your vote — essentially, think of it kind of like a library tracks when someone takes a book out and when they return it. Your clerk tracks when they release an absentee ballot to you and when they receive it back from you.
Anonymous
Can you put up a sign saying you’ve voted ?
SSJD
Desk accessories need here–please share ideas for pretty desk accessories such as file holders, desk organizers…The prettiest ones I’ve seen are from Rifle Paper, but I need something more unisex for the office I share with my husband. Maybe something geometric rather than floral. Please suggest a website, designer, or product. Thanks!
Similarly, I’m looking for a new 2021 desk calendar and/or wall calendar. I love the ones I have which are ending in a couple months. Any ideas for pretty ones (ala Rifle Paper) or good artsy ones?
Anonymous
I like the calendars from Orange Circle Studios. For desk accessories, try uBrands, Target (especially Sugar Paper and Threshold), and Anthropologie.
kk
I bought the rowledge about a year ago and used it for six months of work travel- 4-8 flights per week. It’s GREAT. I can fit about the same amount of stuff in it as I could in an OMG, and I think the organization is better than an OMG, and better than the similarly sized Tumi backpacks. It consistently fits under plane seats (even on rj’s) and sits perfectly upright on a rollaboard bag, even if I dont use the trolley sleeve. When I do wear it as a backpack, it’s comfortable, but also it’s structured enough that I can easily carry by the top handles into a meeting. Mine is navy with gold hardware and black handles.
I’ve had great customer service experiences with Lo and Sons and I think this is their best bag yet – can’t recommend enough!
Anon
Wow, I thought I was a road warrior with my 50-75% travel schedule in the Before Times. I can’t imagine 4-8 flights per week. My flights were transcontinental, out Sunday or Monday, back Thursday or Friday.
FWIW I liked the zip top Cuyana tote best, but I’m not a backpack person.
kk
It’s a different type of road warrior-I was almost all domestic, and was frequently only in a city for one night, three or four cities per week- more of a George Clooney in Up in The Air situation. I liked the zip top cuyana too but for my personal life- I prefer a laptop sleeve in my work bags.
Anonymous
I don’t travel nearly as much but used it for months (pre-covid) as my daily work bag and 100% agree, it’s amazing. I have an OG but far prefer this for carrying on flights and just general usage; the organization is superb and it fits everything I need it to w/o feeling huge. I have a few bags from L&S and this is my fave.
Anonymouse
Has anyone ever had a spot removed from their n***ple? I developed a small freckle/mole there and have been told by my GP that while it’s probably fine, it would be better to have it removed. I’ve got a specialist appointment coming up. I know this is very very mild in the scheme of things that happen to br**sts, but I’m kind of freaking out about the idea of needle and knife near that area. Apparently it would be done with a local anaesthetic (dr said injection would hurt), and only need a single stitch.
Anonymous
Go to a plastic surgeon rather than a dermatologist. Dermatologists seem to care most about removing the offending item and not about what the result looks like. I have a divot on my leg from a “just one stitch” mole removal. Two different plastic people have accomplished much better results on moles on my face. Plus if you go to a plastic surgeon you will be in their client base for random accidents— one of mine helped when I walked into a closed door in the middle of the night and injured my nose.
Anonymous
I don’t know if you will see this now, but I had one removed from there when I was pregnant and it was fine. They did a saline injection instead of a local (the doctor was overcautious due to my pregnancy), and I would have much preferred the local as the injection was painful.
Anon
Nail/hand care question:
I used to get gel manicures every other week. I haven’t been to a nail shop since early March.
I have noticed now that my nails have grown out completely that they’re so much stronger now, They they barely ever break, don’t bend, and never peel, which just proved to me what a number gel removal was doing to my nails. So I don’t want to go back to it.
However, the skin around my nails can look a little shabby now that I don’t have the nice manicure ladies taking care of it. I don’t think it’s the cuticles – it’s the skin on the sides of my nails. I’m pretty sure I don’t know what a cuticle actually is. The skin next to my nails gets dry looking and kind of peel-y. In addition, I get these things that aren’t skin hangnails, but more a little sharp splinter of nail material sticking up on the side of my nail.
How do you all care for these things at home? Nail shops aren’t open yet where I live, and I’m not going to go back to semiweekly appointments ever.
Carmen Sandiego
I have this issue too. I’m not sure if it’s dead/dry skin or cuticles or what, but I do know sometimes when it gets out of hand, it will even get a little swollen and painful. I ended up buying this thing and trimming it down a couple times a week and have found it really helps. I miss manicures.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078N8BN19/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Veronica Mars
Moisturize to prevent additional skin tears. Cuticle clippers to cut short anything that’s already formed. Nail files to shape sides of nails. And for what it’s worth, I used to do a 1x month mani pedi, regular polish only. They’d shape my nails and keep everything neat and it would be easy to maintain for the next month. More than that and it’d damage my nails, as you experienced.
anon
The Sally Hansen cuticle remover works really well. I can tell a big difference when I use it weekly instead of sporadically. For daily care, I’d put a cuticle oil/balm around the whole area. Get a pair of nippers for trimming those splintery things.
Anon
Ok what is the cuticle? Is that the skin-like stuff at the base of the nail that adheres to the nail? My husband gets that. I don’t. So what would the cuticle remover be removing? This is where I get confused.
Ellen
Umm….if you have web access, here is a link with a picture. You can review here.
https://www.healthline.com/health/cuticle
No Face
I bought myself a set of manicure tools. I use the little tools to scrape the dryish skin around my nails after I take a shower. There are nail clippers that are shaped in a way that allows me to cut the sharp nail splinters. I don’t know any of the names of the tools or the nail parts so I can’t be more helpful than that! Basically buy a set and use the tools after you’ve taken a bath or shower until your nails and skin look better.
Happy to report that I don’t plan on ever getting manicures or pedicures again. Now that I know what I’m doing, I don’t need to pay for it.
Anon
You might change your dish soap and hand soap. I’ve found that sodium laurel sulfate irritates my skin. So I get SLS-free soaps. The SLS generates the bubbles when you lather up; they aren’t necessary for cleaning. Just bubbles.
Anonymous
Has anyone tried these “pull on pants”? Am I misunderstanding what “pull on pants” mean since these seem to have a zipper fly?
https://www.express.com/clothing/women/high-waisted-supersoft-pull-on-ankle-pant/pro/07451422/color/Navy%20Blue/e/regular/
FFS
This is a wonderful, wonderful bag but they have insanely raised the price. It was $375 full-price when I bought it last year (for $300 with a discount code).
Maudie Atkinson
I had the same reaction, but I think this is the all-leather one, rather than the leather-nylon version, which I have and love—less expensive and also lighter weight thanks to the nylon.
Texas Is Suppressing Votes
All, please check out the latest move by Texas Gov. Abbott to suppress votes. This is the kind of stuff you read about in history books, like poll taxes, grandfather clauses, and literacy tests: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/01/politics/texas-governor-drop-off-locations-ballots/index.html
If you live and vote in Texas, let Gov. Abbott know you’re voting and you’ll be voting him out next chance you get. Imagine being so desperate you need to suppress votes to win.
Anon
It’s terrible, but at the same time you know the GOP is really scared if they’re trying to suppress the vote in TEXAS.
Nylon+girl
This is so frustrating. He’s my first phone call tomorrow morning.
Anon
Suggestions for things to put in a goodie bag I am planning to drop off for 3 of my closest friends and a sister in law? I have the foodstuff covered (homemade and delicious). Thinking of more comfort type items and budget is about $5-10 per person for this. I was thinking of buying a bunch of TonyMoly masks and putting one in each bag, but not everyone may be into skincare. Any other small items like that you’d suggest?
Related – anything small to put in the goodie bags for these friends’ kids aged about 7-10, price point also under $5 ideally? When they were littler they liked sidewalk chalk or bubbles or crayons, but at this age I suspect those are old hat.
Anonymous
I like the mask idea, but you could also do a nice mini-lotion, or fuzzy socks now that it is getting colder.
My kids are in that age range and they like the scratch paper art sets, little lego sets (I have seen the basic ones for about $5), hatchimals (I have seen little ones for $5), sticker by number art sets, card games like uno or old maid.
Anon
Hand lotion like those little l’occitane tubes. Burt’s Bees lip balm.
Stickers and sticker books for the little ones. Gel pens. Fun erasers. Lego mini figure/character packs – $5 on lego dot com or hanging on hooks near the checkout counter at target. In fact, many of the things in that space are good bets for kids because that’s who they’re aimed at. Packs of gum (if ok with mom.) Bubbles. Silly putty.
SSJD
Chapstick that smells good (you can get seasonal sets at CVS or grocery store with candy cane, sugar cookie, pumpkin, etc.). A new nail polish color. A fun package of adult temporary tattoos (you could buy one set and divide it up), a nice scrunchie (buy a multi pack and divide it up), fun shape paperclips or a sharpie in an unusual color.
For the kids: temporary tattoos, themed bandaids (so many options at the drug store), bouncy ball, stickers, chewing gum.