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Sunday Edition: Basically Fresh Jasmine and Pixie Tangerines in a Post

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Mar 01, 2026
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The Sunday Edition is Tuesday’s little sister—off-the-cuff updates I’d bring up over a coffee catch-up with a friend.

When I first moved from New York to L.A., I received an invitation to coffee from another woman new to the city, who read the blog I worked for. It was love at first sight and our duo quickly grew to a crew of five women who, even ten years later, I hardly go a day without texting. Between babies, cross-country moves, and demanding jobs, our schedules are more complicated than ever, but this weekend, three of us managed to gather from our homes on opposite corners of the country, and meet in Ojai, California.

Issue #203: Every Product, Tip, and Recommendation from a Girls' Weekend

Issue #203: Every Product, Tip, and Recommendation from a Girls' Weekend

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This week’s Sunday Edition is packed with recs from my weekend, plus:

  • Favorite easy outfits I wore

  • 3 weeknight meals I made this week

  • A little living room tour and update

  • Culture recs from the week, including a heart-warming book

A very low-key birthday, beginning with bagels at Tabor Bread

I loved your comments in response to my post on turning 34. It was unbelievably comforting to see how many of you feel the same way and to receive advice from women who have been here before! I took some time on my birthday to journal a few promises and reminders to myself for this year:

  • Notice the magic already inherent in my life.

  • Simply ask yourself, “What do I need today?” How will you take care of yourself and others?

  • Journal every single day (!)

  • Be honest with what you need for yourself. You know what’s best for you—if you’re confused, take time and space to think and attune to yourself before responding.

  • Less, less, less.

Issue #235: Am I Allowed to Admit I'm Having a Hard Time with Turning 34?

Issue #235: Am I Allowed to Admit I'm Having a Hard Time with Turning 34?

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