Today I’m sharing a curated guide of a few of the sales our team has our eye on this Black Friday and all weekend long. But first, a few important reminders before you begin your perusing. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: You very well may not be looking to buy a…
Read moreThe Complete Black Friday Sales List + Our Picks + Getups Made From Deals
Black Friday is here. And we’ve put in some serious time distilling what’s worth shopping and what’s worth skipping. This is it–one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. Whether you intend to finally pull the trigger on the careful list of things you’ve been creating or just scroll and tap from the comfort…
Read moreBlack Friday on Amazon: These are the 40 Best Style & Gadget Finds
We will be updating this guide all weekend as new deals become available. Black Friday Style Finds You have to input a size to see the deal price. Click here to shop the full sale Black Friday Gadget & Electronic Finds
Read moreHappy Thanksgiving!
What are you up to this week? My dad arrived yesterday, and we are getting ready for Thanksgiving. If you’re not sure what to talk about at dinner, here are funny ideas. Also, I wanted to say, I’m endlessly thankful for this wonderful, witty, smart, incredible community of people, and I love you so much….
Read moreMy Favorite Saint Paul Spots for Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment
While Saint Paul often gets overlooked when it comes to guides about the Twin Cities, I’m quite smitten with this city I call home, which is why I decided to put together a list of my favorite spots in the area. This list is for those who may be visiting our state’s humble capital and…
Read moreGift Guide #6: Your Daredevil Younger Brother Whose Antics Delight Everyone, Especially Your Kids.
Fisherman sweater, $91. (Or this layering number.) Four lobster rolls, $115, straight from Maine, with a pound of lobster meat, New-England-style buns, and Luke’s secret seasoning. (Bonus: Get 15% off your order with code COJ15, good through January 31st.) A mug, $9, that describes him perfectly. Mochi with flavors like black sesame, matcha, and milk…
Read moreA Hanukkah Latke Board
Potato latkes are my love language… Like any Eastern European-descended Jewish gal (or heck, anyone with taste buds), I have precisely zero willpower around latkes. I enjoy them equally hot and crackling from the frying pan and nibbled cold from the fridge. If I have one tiny quibble with my favorite Hanukkah potato fritters, it…
Read moreReturn to Yourself: A Practical Guide on How to Retreat
Editor’s Note: This article is a helpful resource on cultivating a healing retreat, written through the personal lens of the author. It touches on themes of mental illness and grief. If you’re struggling and feel you need more individual attention, please consider reaching out to a trusted mental health professional for more in-depth, personalized care….
Read moreGift Guide #5: Your Outdoorsy Sister Who Knows Trader Joe’s Hacks and Runs Slowly With You to Be Nice.
Soft sweater, $82.50, that comes in six colors. (Or pretty pajamas for nighttime.) A natural wine you know she’ll love. (Or this fun rosé.) The heart-wrenching memoir Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford, $26; or Ann Patchett’s new book of essays, $25, on home, family and friendship. Bestie bracelet, $5. (Or this love version.) A…
Read moreThe New Mom Welcome Packet
A few days after my daughter Margot was born, in October 2019, I was lying in bed looking at my phone (turns out parenthood doesn’t change everything). Scrolling through congratulatory emails from relatives and close friends, I noticed one from a woman named Emily. Emily was a friend of a friend — someone I’d see…
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