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A sign of the times
I’m writing a post, coming this weekend for paid subs, about the things I saw and loved on our recent family trip to Nantucket. But I feel I can’t write a post about Nantucket without addressing the elephant in the room...
Recs #130: Famous Men by Julie Buntin, celebrating a 3-year-old, an Etsy gem
Lily turned 3 this week!!! Hence the late letter, ty for your patience - I was busy stuffing party favor bags and crying
Hi! I hope you had a great week. I’m packing our family up for our beach trip today. I can’t wait for our vacation…and...
Recs #129: Summer favorites, art-inspired color stories, and one really good reading tip
the weekly roundup
Hi readers,
Downtime Reads: The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson
Thoughts on The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson.
Note: This review is mostly spoiler-free except for a tiny part towards the end which I’ve flagged.
Recs #128: 8 things I’ve bought and loved recently
A quick roundup
Hi! For my new subs: I occasionally send these product roundups when I have good things to share, and today I’ve got a few things. I’m saving a juicy book review to share with you next week about The Shampoo Effect by Jenny...
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I write Downtime. Always reading and saving beautiful bits for inspiration. Mom to Lily and Caleb. Founded Girls' Night In back in the day
Enthusiasm enthusiast. Host at TED Talks Daily, NPR host-at-large, author of FLAWLESS, mom to three spawn, prone to freak accidents, fan of food on sticks. Instagram @elisewho. TikTok @whoelise.
Style writer obsessed with outfit repeating, natural fibers, and the far corners of Etsy
Freelance journalist and author of The Scumbler, a weekly newsletter dedicated to movies, fashion, culture, and cartoons.
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