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Travel

Trips that actually feel like a break. Mother-daughter itineraries, sober-friendly destinations, and places worth the flight.

The Europe trip that is either definitely happening or definitely not.

The Europe trip that is either definitely happening or definitely not.

Rome, Dublin, and the surrounding areas of maybe. A family trip in the planning stage, which is its own kind of trip.

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Old Town San Diego on a Sunday, and the tortillas that were worth the drive.

Old Town San Diego on a Sunday, and the tortillas that were worth the drive.

A morning market, a plate glass window, and a woman making 800 tortillas a shift. Some trips do not need more than that.

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What is coming up. Events worth knowing about.

What is coming up. Events worth knowing about.

A running list of things happening in real life. Stretch and Sip, a possible Big Bear retreat, and whatever else shows up.

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The Trader Joe's insulated bag. An unreasonably good purchase for twelve dollars.

The Trader Joe's insulated bag. An unreasonably good purchase for twelve dollars.

Fits more than you think, carries well, and has genuine secondary uses that were not on the label.

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The two sweets currently living in my bag at all times.

The two sweets currently living in my bag at all times.

Coconut dark chocolate and crystallized ginger. One is rich and one is sharp and together they cover every craving.

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What's that notification, and how do I get rid of it. A field guide.

What's that notification, and how do I get rid of it. A field guide.

A complete, current reference for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Pixel. Save it. Text it to your mom.

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The retinol cream that does not smell like anything. That is the point.

On starting retinol in your 40s, and why fragrance-free is not a minor detail.

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The Igloo cooler is back. If you know, you know.

They are selling out. There is a reason.

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FabFitFun, honestly.

What you actually get, what the deadline situation is, and whether it is worth it.

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I went to the mall to get a gift card. I stayed for the feelings.

On Free People, gift-giving, and what walking into a Hollister in 2003 did to your sense of spatial orientation.

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Would you come to this?

A sober-curious retreat. Small group. Somewhere worth going.

We are thinking about it. Two minutes to tell us if you would.

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