We finally had some snowfall over the last week and it was very welcome. We got Marin on the mountain and she loved skiing (not gonna lie I’m so happy about it). I never thought I’d go back to skiing after 25+ years of snowboarding, but I want to be able to ski with Marin, and I’m happy to report it went surprisingly well. I’ve been working on not letting my over-analytical mind control all my decision making.
I did not set any resolutions this year, pick a word or theme, or even think about goals. I can’t remember the last time I started a year feeling so in tune with what I want (and need). For the first time in a long time I’m listening, to myself. It feels good.
Read. Watch. Listen.
On how America fails parents…“When you sign up to be a parent in the U.S., you are signing up to navigate threats to your kids’ safety and your family’s financial stability that you would not have to consider if you lived in any comparable country.”(The Atlantic, gift link)
How to give your brain more rest. (Washington Post)
In the United States, 2.6 million tons of returned clothes wound up in landfills in 2020. When we return things, the planet pays the price. (New York Times, gift link)
The social media performance of restocking is getting a little out of hand. (The Atlantic)
This is a heartbreaking piece about how a young woman lost her life a few weeks after Roe was overturned. But as Jessica Valenti points out, the editors did the story an injustice by framing Yeniifer’s death because of an abortion ban as a question rather than fact. “Abortion bans kill. We have to be willing to say it.” (New Yorker and Abortion Everyday)
A brilliant essay, men explaining barbie to me. (Airplane Mode)
Babies do not need skincare. (The Guardian)
This feels like a cozy, meat-free recipe for a cold weeknight dinner. (NYT Cooking)
It’s been a minute since I was really blown away by an Instagram post but this one really made me think. -Caylin
Inside the chaos that often ensues after a parent posts about a “bad nanny” on Facebook. (NYMag)
Super psyched to see Cosmo release a special digital issue dedicated to women sex lives after sixty. (Cosmo)
Lily Gladstone on representation and the power of community. (ELLE)
Ick. What you’re really swallowing when you drink from a plastic water bottle. (Washington Post)
All about the Twin Flames Universe and the scam of the soulmate. (Bustle)
Five experts answer the question—are smartphones bad for us? (The Guardian)
Sigh. Children as young as eight and nine years old are begging parents to buy Drunk Elephant products, some costing upwards of $50. How did a millennial skin care brand become Gen Alpha's most viral gift? (Glamour)
Has school become optional? In the past few years, chronic absenteeism has nearly doubled. The fight to get students back in classrooms has only just begun. (The New Yorker)
Shop
The Liz Pullover from my ABLE collection is available in all sizes and you can get 25% off with code JAK25 until Monday. My other favorite is the Mamuye Leather Tote.
I spent an absurd amount of time looking for duvet covers for our bed at the end of last year. I fell in love with this print and I’m so pleased with the quality. It also comes in King and Queen.
This face mask is such a treat for dry skin in the winter.