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Offline, On Purpose

A weekly series for anyone who is exhausted from endless digital distractions, and wants more of what’s real, tangible, and human. It’s about reclaiming our time and attention, to build lives filled with creativity, meaning, connection, community, and purpose.

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An Offline Weekend Itinerary

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Apr 16, 2026

An Offline Weekend Itinerary

how we spend time offline as a family of 3, with timestamps!

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
"A Post About a Beauty Sale Could Bring in as Much as $60,000"

Influencing Unfiltered

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Mar 24, 2026

"A Post About a Beauty Sale Could Bring in as Much as $60,000"

The wild world of affiliate links, and why no one wants to disclose they use them

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
An Offline Guide to Welcoming Spring

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Mar 22, 2026

An Offline Guide to Welcoming Spring

activities and inspiration to welcome (and savor) the season 🌸

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
What I've Learned (and Gained) Being Off Instagram

Influencing Unfiltered

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Mar 7, 2026

What I've Learned (and Gained) Being Off Instagram

on style, creativity, staying informed, and friendship

Joyful Things Making Winter More Bearable

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Feb 20, 2026

Joyful Things Making Winter More Bearable

a list of offline activities to make life a little better these days

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
What Makes a Hobby a Hobby

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Feb 3, 2026

What Makes a Hobby a Hobby

let me introduce you to the flow state

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
Offline, On Purpose #3: Creating Boundaries With Tech

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Jan 20, 2026

Offline, On Purpose #3: Creating Boundaries With Tech

to make space for the things you really want

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
Offline, On Purpose #2: Analogue Organizing

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Jan 13, 2026

Offline, On Purpose #2: Analogue Organizing

Simple tools to reduce digital distractions, strengthen your memory and clear your brain

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
Offline, On Purpose #1: Digital Decluttering

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Jan 6, 2026

Offline, On Purpose #1: Digital Decluttering

A simple action plan to declutter your digital life

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
2026 is the Year of Analog

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Jan 3, 2026

2026 is the Year of Analog

what it means, and why it matters (plus the new series I'm adding to this newsletter)

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
The Art of a Scroll-Free Holiday

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Dec 18, 2025

The Art of a Scroll-Free Holiday

on the luxury of logging off, and what to do instead

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
Suggestions for an Offline Black Friday

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Nov 28, 2025

Suggestions for an Offline Black Friday

Jeff Bezos doesn't need another boat for his boat.

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
13 Things to Make You Feel Warm and Cozy

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Oct 9, 2025

13 Things to Make You Feel Warm and Cozy

a gentle hug of a newsletter, because shit is so dark right now

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
How to Have a 90s Summer

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Jun 3, 2025

How to Have a 90s Summer

Prepare for a serious dose of nostalgia, and maybe the best summer you've ever had?

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
How I'm *Not* Losing My Mind in 2025

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Mar 25, 2025

How I'm *Not* Losing My Mind in 2025

A guide to staying sane...

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby
3 Ways To Calm Your Nervous System

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Nov 5, 2024

3 Ways To Calm Your Nervous System

Simple strategies to cope and to calm

Jess Kirby
Jess Kirby

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