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no.38: allow me to introduce myself
a (re)introduction, the earlybird lore you might not know, and a september surprise sale!
Aug 29, 2024
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bulbs, berries and other spring things
a quick sunday round up with garden plans, group chat gems, the iced latte that made me gasp out loud - plus the weekly menu goes green.
Apr 27
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city guide: seattle 2.0
everything you need to eat, drink and explore my home city -- updated for 2026.
Apr 25
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no. 94: extremely specific gift guides, vol. 3
Nov 23, 2025
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no. 53: 24 things that made my life better in 2024
Dec 31, 2024
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no. 72. extremely specific summer reading recommendations, vol. 2
Jun 1, 2025
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no. 50: extremely specific gift guides, vol. 2
Nov 28, 2024
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no. 30: extremely specific summer reading recommendations
Jun 21, 2024
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sunday edition | state of the union
Feb 24, 2025
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coffee with... katie stone
The Brand strategist, freelance writer, and “Plant Based” author on working both sides of wellness + beauty, writing postcards to her friends, and…
Apr 21
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solo parenting was... kind of fun?
five days outnumbered by a threenager and a 4 month old, 2000 miles from family. a behind-the-scenes look at the systems (and surrender) that held it…
Apr 16
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my minimal-ish beauty routines
a no-nonsense guide to my sephora sale recs (and how I actually use them).
Apr 11
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coffee with... mallory oniki
A conversation with Mallory Oniki of “The Palatable Life” on ditching the plan, baking 80 cookies (multiple times each), and finding success in still…
Apr 9
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march digest
the best of march — including a re-read of my favorite book, a springy recipe round-up, and the links you've been loving
Apr 7
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whimsy for the walls
A curated round up of colorful frames, playful matting, and little details to bring some whimsy to your walls.
Apr 3
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march digest
the best of march — including a re-read of my favorite book, a springy recipe round-up, and the links you've been loving
Apr 7
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february digest
the best things I read, watched, shopped, saved, and ate in february — including a marathon novel I'm still thinking about, my new approach to meal…
Mar 12
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january digest
the best things I read, watched, shopped, saved, and ate in january, including rapid fire tv and movie recommendations, the only jeans I’m wearing…
Jan 29
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december digest
the best things I read, watched, shopped, saved, and ate in december, including the most memorable book I read this year, quick and easy freezer prep…
Dec 31, 2025
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semi-academic deep dives
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building better habits
a semi-academic deep dive on building habits that stick (without the all-or-nothing guilt)
Jan 17
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no. 82: healthy home swaps
no, i'm not throwing out my entire kitchen. the health and environmental swaps I am making — and the science that backs them.
Aug 15, 2025
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no. 70: vulnerability hangovers & adult friendships
on vulnerability hangovers, showing up as your authentic self, and engaging more deeply in your friendships.
May 8, 2025
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no. 62: PCOS 101 (and then some)
What I’ve learned from 10+ years living with PCOS—and a deep dive into what the science says now
Mar 21, 2025
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solo parenting was... kind of fun?
five days outnumbered by a threenager and a 4 month old, 2000 miles from family. a behind-the-scenes look at the systems (and surrender) that held it…
Apr 16
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second rodeo
What my second pregnancy taught me about accepting help, buying the thing you actually want, and giving yourself permission to enjoy the experience.
Feb 22
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no. 100: not a lot going on at the moment...
A peak behind the scenes at my 2025, and a small announcement from earlybird hq 🐣
Dec 22, 2025
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no. 98: 2025 in (kid's) books
Here’s the deal: I’m a huge reader, and a solid 35% of my parenting strategy for my three year old son is based on reading.
Dec 18, 2025
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bulbs, berries and other spring things
a quick sunday round up with garden plans, group chat gems, the iced latte that made me gasp out loud - plus the weekly menu goes green.
Apr 27
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you might not believe me, but i'm fine!
a sunday edition live from the 4 month sleep regression, managing money, distributing the mental load, and a very good cardigan.
Mar 29
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spring forward
a weekly menu, links from the group chat, my current rabbit hole and what i'm loving lately ✨
Mar 8
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morale is low, vibes are bad
aka: sick season with a toddler
Feb 16
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5 things for february
a weekly menu, links from the group chat, and a new format for the sunday edition
Feb 9
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fashion & beauty
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my minimal-ish beauty routines
a no-nonsense guide to my sephora sale recs (and how I actually use them).
Apr 11
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style sessions: spring break three ways
a style guide for every kind of spring break. whether you're heading out or staying in, here's your edit 🌴 ⛰️ 🛫 ✨
Feb 25
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what I bought during a low buy year
alternative title: a low-buy year full of non-maternity maternity
Jan 9
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no. 91: the sephora sale items I repurchase year after year
Budget, mid-tier, and splurge options – all tested and loved by me.
Nov 2, 2025
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no. 87: big sweater energy
A love letter to the sweater. From vintage finds to dopamine-bright hues, it's a seasonal style session from a lifelong cold person.
Oct 9, 2025
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🎧 coffee with maggie: sabbatical tea
Listen now | Ep 4! Candid life updates about life after corporate, how we’re making it work, plus tips on planning travel, how I made friends as an…
Mar 6, 2025
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🎧 coffee with maggie: the juggle is real
Listen now | ep 3! Tackling your recent DMs including advice for trying new hobbies and building friend groups in a new city, plus candid life updates…
Dec 12, 2024
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🎧 coffee with maggie: this and a yap
Listen now | tackling your FAQs, including *how I balance a full time job, motherhood and content creation, *how I develop and maintain strong…
Sep 26, 2024
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🎧 coffee with maggie: don't call it a podcast
Q&A Including: Revenge bedtime procrastination, packing a springtime carry on, and the top three things I recommend to first time moms.
Mar 7, 2024
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books & reading
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no. 98: 2025 in (kid's) books
Here’s the deal: I’m a huge reader, and a solid 35% of my parenting strategy for my three year old son is based on reading.
Dec 18, 2025
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no. 97: 2025 in books
the best books I read this year, plus my 2026 to be read list
Dec 11, 2025
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no. 77: june digest
The monthly digest is a summary of the best things I have read, watched, listened to, saved, shopped and considered each month.
Jul 11, 2025
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no. 72. extremely specific summer reading recommendations, vol. 2
Consider it speed dating for your library holds list.
Jun 1, 2025
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food & coffee
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recipe | postpartum friendly protein bites
because we have "meet the source" bliss balls at home.
Dec 2, 2025
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recipe | DIY daily harvest smoothies
mint cacao, tropical greens, and mixed berry have entered the chat.
Dec 1, 2025
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recipe | freezer breakfast sandwiches
because we have dunkin' at home.
Dec 1, 2025
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recipe | freezer breakfast burritos
because coffee is not breakfast.
Dec 1, 2025
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no. 84: it's not fall yet! (but it's close)
a recipe round up for those of us who aren't ready to embrace full scale pumpkin
Sep 11, 2025
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