Weekly News Update
- NPR explained why it's OK to put “dry clean only” clothes in the washer — and shared other laundry tips.
- The Wall Street Journal looked at the history of shoulder pads — and why they keep coming back.
- The Cut shared 10 tips for video interviews.
- Bloomberg featured a startup that some companies use to aid employees in caring for older family members.
- The New York Post highlighted a viral TikTok about one woman's hotel safety tips — and some say her habits are over the top.
- CBS News reported on new studies that found no evidence that snoozing your morning alarm negatively affects sleep and cognitive processes.
- WIRED explained that eight companies have partnered to bring awareness to and counter the “tampon tax” — if you submit your receipt from one of their period products, they'll reimburse you for the sales tax!
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney's, with “So, You Assume I Do Not Know of the Wide-Leg Jean?”
On CorporetteMoms Recently…
- We looked back at past CorporetteMoms posts, including the logistics of a nanny share and a roundup of washable winter coats.
- We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.
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