Hi there, If you’re new to the newsletter, you can check out past editions here. Everyone else, welcome back! Before Birchbox, I worked at Condé Nast Traveler, where I thought a lot about how to get the most out of travel. My editor tendencies have stuck—lots of research, planning, and wandering around looking for the perfect meal—but a baby … Continue reading Baby travel tips! (Plus Lilly’s lucky plane outfit)
Hi there, It snowed! All of a sudden, it feels like the holidays, which means I’m both euphoric and anxious. I can identify with this recent NYT essay; Susie Boyt writes, “I don’t know where I stand in relation to Christmas anymore. I love it, and would do anything for it, but I can’t help feeling it wants … Continue reading Hey, it’s the holidays!
Hi there! If this is your first newsletter, welcome! You can find previous editions here. Everyone else, thank you all for the awesome feedback and questions, and keep it coming 🙂 I’m writing this on our way back from Washington D.C., where we were visiting friends and investigating the baked good scene (more on that … Continue reading Crazy good tahini, clutter wrangling, and useful new mom gifts
Hi there, Happy weekend! To celebrate, I present you with a short novel entitled, “I Have Strong Feelings on Pregnancy.” Feel free to skip this if it isn’t relevant to you, or share with any future moms in your life. I’ll be sending a more general newsletter this week (get excited for the most stupidly … Continue reading Pregnancy thoughts! (Not exhaustive, highly opinionated)
Hi there, First off, thanks for reading! I started this newsletter because I know a lot of people are looking for shortcuts to the good stuff (good stuff = things to eat, cook, buy, read, do) and I’m hoping I can help. I spend an inordinate amount of time trying to optimize my life and … Continue reading Hi there!