I’m bursting with fun, extra good things to tell you this week. I’ll start by telling you that I re-vamped my home office earlier this month and I’m super pleased with it. I’ll get to more on that later, but here’s proof the entire team is enjoying the experience.
My assistant:
I’m basically exploding with exciting news on the professional front, but my timeline for sharing the info got pushed back by another few days. Hopefully by this time next week I’ll be able to share with you—but the point is I’ll be eagerly supporting SO MUCH MORE of your work.
Let’s get into the goodies now, shall we?
Smile-inducing:
Hawaii is making pre-k available to all 3 and 4-year-olds. I wish all the other states would follow suit.
Toke up, eat your weedies! University finds some hemp acids mess with Covid, preventing it from entering human cells. And that’s why Snoop is going to outlive the rest of us.
Eye-opening:
There’s a new correlation between adult ADHD and sleep. If you have it, you’re probably staring up at your ceiling every night for what feels like forever before finally dozing off.
Dogs have fingerprints. Just not on their paws. It’s their noses!
Do you know about banana ketchup already? It’s a major thing. Hundreds of millions of people are super into it.
Chickpeas are the healthiest bean in the legume family (11g protein and 35g fiber in 1 cup) and also fixes its own nitrogen from the atmosphere. This leaves extra stores in the soil for future crops to consume.
Less than 1% of US-based nuns are under the age of 40. We have an endangered species on our hands, and it’s time to break the Sister Act movies out and make some miracles.
What I’m loving right now:
These lil’ hoya heart succulents. They come pre-potted and ship right to your door or a friends. SUPER CUTE, and nearly impossible to kill (and I just sent one to a former co-worker). I also have this golden-potted snake plant from the brand on my desk thanks to one of my fave PR people, Stacey. Now I’m hooked on the brand.
This standing desk and this under-desk pedal bike. Seriously, they make me feel more productive. Full reviews coming soon, but sheet… would buy again. The standing desk has a little electrical panel that allows you to move it up/down to regular sitting, bike-level or full standing level. If your company covers all or part of your home office expenses, I totally recommend.
The entire new summer lineup for kids. Not sponsored, just a brand I genuinely love/buy loads of.
Faux fur blankets for $14. It’s a flash deal from Home Depot, and I already paid closer to $25 for mine. You can have it cheaper and I’m not mad about it bc it’s so soft + perfect for the sofa.
Square laundry baskets. Because they’re under $8 each, ship free and simply fit better in my closets.
Sales I’m shopping right now:
Take an up to an additional 50% off everything at Madewell. Enter “SALEONSALE” at checkout. Use it fast though, bc all the good stuff is selling out.
New Balance Trail Runners under $40. I told you about my night hiking club already. These are going to be well used.
Kiehl’s BOGO Sale. All bestsellers are buy-one-get-one today and tomorrow, plus take an additional 15% off.
Take an extra 40% off at Tea Collection. Yes, even on sale items. Limited supply and time though. One of my fave brands to buy for kiddos.
Pet beds starting at $3.50. Will likely sell out fast. Cat beds start at $3.50, dog beds at $5. Easy machine washing. TBH, I got a cat one for my tiny floofy dog, Eli.
Musings:
One of my cousins is running around Antarctica right now. Seriously, so I’m sharing a picture of a penguin she sent me. Also, I’d like to address the fact that she has better reception living on a boat off the coast of Antarctica than I do in New York’s Hudson Valley. I want to speak with a manager.
I think it’s time we start talking about women making investments. Real estate, art, stocks, equities, biz partnerships—whatever. It’s SO weird to see so many of my media colleagues and friends reporting on everyone else’s investments and success and not making any big moves of their own. Each week I’d like to highlight another female founder, partner or investor doing something truly fun and unexpected because I think women need to see more people like themselves making bold moves. Holler if you own half the Houston skyline, your sister has a chunk of a major sports team or if your mom is doubling down on a wild classic art portfolio. Our minds are too good and too ripe to sit on the sidelines. I don’t know everyone here individually, but I am rooting for you.
Are you a publicist with something extra and good to share? I’d love to work with you, just send me an email. I’m always looking for ground-breaking sales and heartwarming links to share with subscribers.
Talk to you soon, bubbeleh. <3
Ube is everything! Yum ;) Trader Joe’s has this ube ice cream that is sooo good
I’ll think of more but that just made me hungry
Your dog is the cutest!! I’m excited for your exciting news :) And, banana ketchup is such a Filipino fave, but I don’t care for it lol
Thanks for helping us start the weekend off with a smile :) XO