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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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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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coffee with... alexa wilding
a conversation with Alexa Wilding of “Resilience” on cultivating a well-rested nervous system, letting go of urgency, and following curiosity where it…
Jan 6
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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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no. 91: the sephora sale items I repurchase year after year
Nov 2, 2025
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25(ish) things that made my life better in 2025
plus how they are impacting my goals and plans for 2026
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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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december, wrapped
reporting live from the week between christmas and new years (with a newborn).
Dec 28, 2025
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coffee with... laura kay johnson
a conversation with Laura Kay Johnson on ambition without urgency, creative reinvention, and building a beautiful life in the in-between seasons
Dec 24, 2025
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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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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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no. 96: november digest
the best things I read, watched, shopped, saved, and ate in november, including a messy new relationship novel, tons of "complicated female protagonist…
Dec 4, 2025
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no. 92: october digest
The monthly digest is a summary of the best things I have read, watched, listened to, saved, shopped and considered each month.
Nov 6, 2025
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no. 86: september digest
september highlights including a dark fantasy novel I can't put down, the vibey new album I have on repeat, your most clicked links and a peak at my…
Oct 2, 2025
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semi-academic deep dives
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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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no. 58: overworked, overwhelmed and over it.
A deep dive on burnout: How it differs from regular stress, why it uniquely impacts women, and what on earth we're supposed to do about it.
Feb 21, 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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no. 98: toddler toys I swear by
A minimal-ish guide to toddler toys (that are actually worth it)
Dec 15, 2025
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no 80. what on earth do you do all day? (part 2)
A real week in the life, toddler activities and a minimalist list of the toys, books and activities we *actually* use.
Jul 31, 2025
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no. 79: what on earth do you do all day? (part 1)
Part 1 of a two-part series on staying home with a toddler: how we plan our days and the mindset that keeps me (mostly) sane.
Jul 29, 2025
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25(ish) things that made my life better in 2025
plus how they are impacting my goals and plans for 2026
Jan 5
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my holiday survival system
aka. the spreadsheet that saved christmas, ft. how I manage holiday gifts, meal prep, and hosting with minimal chaos
Nov 17, 2025
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peaceful flights, pumpkin patches and big friendship
transcontinental calm, toddler coffee dates, and feeling known, connected and home again.
Oct 26, 2025
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bare minimum monday: strong opinions, loosely held
autumnal inspiration round up, including earl grey everything, a spooky novel, and my soup season go-tos.
Oct 20, 2025
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gathering gracefully
a 36-hour escape to orcas island, showing up with candor, curiosity and snacks. plus a round up of recs from the group chat.
Oct 13, 2025
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fashion & beauty
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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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no. 69: april digest
the best things I read, watched, shopped, saved, and ate in april including a retelling of a historical classic, a vampire movie I can't stop thinking…
May 4, 2025
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no. 66: what I wore in Q1
a complete closet audit, my 2025 clothing tracker, and my most worn outfits of Q1.
Apr 12, 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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