We share our (hot?) takes on stickers and The Notebook; we share yours on your younger selves and Pioneer Day.This week’s past-selves quotes come to you via Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didian and this profile of Ryan Gosling in GQ by Zach Baron.The Notebook—James Marsden also has thoughts, ℅ this W mag profile by Evan Ross Katz. Related-ish: Roger Ebert’s own love story ​​"Roger loves Chaz."Stickers! Sandylion on Etsy, @stickerarchive, Red Bubble's nineties collection, and the Xyron Create-A-Sticker, for starters. Let us know if you’re watching 1883 at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva! This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Try professional counseling with BetterHelp and take 10% off your first month with our link.Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.Level-up your garden with Fast Growing Trees—15% off your order when you use our link.Start hiring now with a $75 sponsored-job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.Produced by Dear MediaYAY.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We share our (hot?) takes on stickers and The Notebook; we share yours on your younger selves and Pioneer Day. This week’s past-selves quotes come to you via <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780374531386" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didian</a> and <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/ryan-gosling-summer-2023-cover-profile-ken-barbie" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this profile of Ryan Gosling in GQ by Zach Baron</a>. The Notebook—James Marsden also has thoughts, ℅ <a href="https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/james-marsden-jury-duty-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this W mag profile by Evan Ross Katz</a>. Related-ish: Roger Ebert’s own love story ​​<a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/roger-ebert/roger-loves-chaz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">"Roger loves Chaz."</a> Stickers! <a href="https://rstyle.me/+4s6qWFjFyDNvYqpi7q8Jow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sandylion on Etsy</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stickerarchive/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@stickerarchive</a>, <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/shop/90s+stickers" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Red Bubble's nineties collection</a>, and <a href="https://www.xyron.com/p/sticker-makers/create-a-sticker/create-a-sticker-0501-05-10a/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">the Xyron Create-A-Sticker</a>, for starters.  Let us know if you’re watching 1883 at 833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href="https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our Geneva</a>! This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Try professional counseling with <a href="http://betterhelp.com/athingortwo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp</a> and take 10% off your first month with our link.Find wellness on your next stay at <a href="https://westin.marriott.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Westin</a>.Level-up your garden with <a href="https://fastgrowingtrees.com/athingortwo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fast Growing Trees</a>—15% off your order when you use our link.Start hiring now with a $75 sponsored-job credit to upgrade your job post at <a href="https://indeed.com/athingortwo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Indeed</a>.Produced by <a href="http://www.dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a> YAY. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Notebook, Stickers, and Your Pioneer Intel

Today we’re diving into *your* Instagram Thingies submissions, rain clogs (yes, again), parenting stuff, and—wait for it—cotton-candy burritos. We learned about cotton-candy burritos via Amy Sedaris’s wonderfully random IG account. Who’s opening that Creamberry franchise? Two most popular Thingies right now: Checking out cookbooks from the library and the Owala FreeSip water bottle. Speaking of beverages, y’all have many ideas, including ice-cold Lillet Blanc with frozen orange slices, a Hugo spritz (prosecco + elderflower + soda water), a homemade Arnold Palmer, and a matcha lemonade (a close personal friend of said Arnold Palmer). Re: golf, Malbon’s collab with Nike (see also: Laura Reilly’s Magasin newsletter). Re: rain clogs, Calzuros, for your consideration. And do we all know about the AIGA Eye on Design blog?In your good-news corner: Brentwood Country Mart’s celebration of Ninja Dave's retirement from UPS. Related: that Man Repeller style profile of their USPS guy, Aubrey Dowridge.CORN! SeaVees shoes, Fernando Laposse wood, Shucked, fresh corn mochi cake c/o Food Network (paired with all the corn soft-serve we’re seeing), and Corn Kid content (the original viral video here; its musical remix here).Finally, if you’re in NYC, do yourself a favor and see Alex Edelman’s one-man Just For Us on Broadway. (Related-ish: the romance novel A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee.)What Thingies are you loving right now!? Share with us at  833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva! This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Give your hair a boost with Nutrafol. Take $15 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO.Find more weeknight dinner recipes at Pillsbury.com. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.Take advantage of the Partner to Empower program for entrepreneurs of color from Brookfield Properties—apply by August 11.Watch your garden flourish with Fast Growing Trees—15% off your order when you use our link.YAY.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re diving into *your* Instagram Thingies submissions, rain clogs (yes, again), parenting stuff, and—wait for it—cotton-candy burritos.  We learned about cotton-candy burritos via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amysedaris/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Amy Sedaris’s wonderfully random IG account</a>. Who’s opening that <a href="https://www.creamberrylv.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Creamberry</a> franchise?  Two most popular Thingies right now: Checking out cookbooks from the library and <a href="https://owalalife.com/products/freesip?variant=43048895283359" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">the Owala FreeSip water bottle</a>. Speaking of beverages, y’all have many ideas, including ice-cold Lillet Blanc with frozen orange slices, a Hugo spritz (prosecco + elderflower + soda water), a homemade Arnold Palmer, and a matcha lemonade (a close personal friend of said Arnold Palmer).  Re: golf, <a href="https://malbongolf.com/collections/womens?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Malbon’s collab with Nike</a> (see also: <a href="https://www.magasin.ltd/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Reilly’s Magasin newsletter</a>). Re: rain clogs, <a href="https://calzuro.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Calzuros</a>, for your consideration. And do we all know about <a href="https://www.aiga.org/perspectives/aiga-eye-on-design" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">the AIGA Eye on Design blog</a>? In your good-news corner: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cum2ZEJpMBT/?igshid=YmM0MjE2YWMzOA==" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Brentwood Country Mart’s celebration of Ninja Dave's retirement from UPS</a>. Related: <a href="https://repeller.com/man-repellers-mail-guy/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">that Man Repeller style profile of their USPS guy</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/look_what_god_made/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Aubrey Dowridge</a>. CORN! <a href="https://rstyle.me/+ZLxInMBvF9u-Caw238b8Kg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SeaVees shoes</a>, <a href="https://www.fernandolaposse.com/projects/totomoxtle/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=athingortwo&amp;utm_content=052322" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fernando Laposse wood</a>, <a href="https://shuckedmusical.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Shucked</a>, <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-corn-mochi-cake/?epik=dj0yJnU9Yy15bW8tRGR6V3oxLU1YU2RGY2xBeVJrb3RiSWx1YVAmcD0wJm49NkpyaWJkcng3R20tZUxOd1N0ZG84ZyZ0PUFBQUFBR1MxbXJB" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">fresh corn mochi cake c/o Food Network</a> (paired with all the corn soft-serve we’re seeing), and Corn Kid content (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VbZE6YhjKk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">the original viral video here</a>; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_caMQpiwiaU" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">its musical remix here</a>). Finally, if you’re in NYC, do yourself a favor and see <a href="https://www.justforusshow.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5urG2xtsFkf3MzNn-uQJqmv0OgaPVhTjI9E8KwDc7cARcw2v9wj1ORoCtHgQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Edelman’s one-man Just For Us</a> on Broadway. (Related-ish: the romance novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780593500514" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee</a>.) What Thingies are you loving right now!? Share with us at  833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href="https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our Geneva</a>! This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Give your hair a boost with <a href="https://nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nutrafol</a>. Take $15 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO.Find more weeknight dinner recipes at <a href="https://www.pillsbury.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pillsbury.com</a>. Find wellness on your next stay at <a href="https://westin.marriott.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Westin</a>.Take advantage of the <a href="http://partnertoempower.co" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Partner to Empower</a> program for entrepreneurs of color from Brookfield Properties—apply by August 11.Watch your garden flourish with <a href="https://fastgrowingtrees.com/athingortwo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fast Growing Trees</a>—15% off your order when you use our link.YAY.Produced by <a href="http://www.dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Parenting Brush-Offs, Your Thingies, and Corn

This week, we’re talking all things PMS and the many, many joy-givers in our lives. Shout-out to this ep’s sponsor, Jubilance, the most advanced scientific PMS mood relief supplement. Yes, that’s a thing—one that you can try by heading on over to jubilance.com/AThingOrTwo or using the coupon code ATHINGORTWO at checkout.Kicking things off strong with the TikTok Taylor Swift Albums as Period Flows Pt. 2, which reminds us how major it was when Kotex used red liquid instead of blue and when Always got a ton of credit for showing…a red dot (more on the bluid from The Atlantic). PMS can get worse as you age—and is tied to mental health stuff. More on that from Health.com and Romper.Happy, happy vs. joy, joy?? Reading c/o a Psychology Today interview with Dr. Pamela King, Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee by, and Inciting Joy by Ross Gay. The hot bunny account: @officialaqibra.What brings YOU joy? Share with us at  833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva! Want more recommendations??? Try out a Secret Menu membership!This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Try Jubilance for $10 off by visiting jubilance.com/AThingOrTwo or use the coupon code ATHINGORTWO at checkout.YAY.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re talking all things PMS and the many, many joy-givers in our lives. Shout-out to this ep’s sponsor, <a href="http://jubilance.com/AThingOrTwo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Jubilance</a>, the most advanced scientific PMS mood relief supplement. Yes, that’s a thing—one that you can try by heading on over to <a href="https://jubilance.com/jubilance-shop-athingortwo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">jubilance.com/AThingOrTwo</a> or using the coupon code ATHINGORTWO at checkout. Kicking things off strong with the TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8RMh6jf/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Taylor Swift Albums as Period Flows Pt. 2</a>, which reminds us how major it was <a href="https://people.com/health/kotex-new-commercial-red-liquid-represent-period-blood/#:~:text=Kotex%20is%20keeping%20it%20real,in%20many%20commercials%20for%20decades" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">when Kotex used red liquid instead of blue</a> and when <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/always-runs-first-feminin_n_891546" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Always got a ton of credit for showing…a red dot</a> (more on the bluid from <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/05/what-if-sanitary-pad-ads-didnt-use-blue-fluid/361889/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Atlantic</a>).  PMS can get worse as you age—and is tied to mental health stuff. More on that from <a href="https://www.health.com/condition/menstruation/pms-changes-20s-30s-40s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Health.com</a> and <a href="https://www.romper.com/life/do-i-have-a-mental-health-issue-or-is-it-pms" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Romper</a>. Happy, happy vs. joy, joy?? Reading c/o <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hope-resilience/202007/what-is-joy-and-what-does-it-say-about-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a Psychology Today interview with Dr. Pamela King</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780316399272" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee</a> by, and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9781643753041" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Inciting Joy by Ross Gay</a>.  The hot bunny account: <a href="https://instagram.com/officialaqibra?igshid=YmM0MjE2YWMzOA==" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@officialaqibra</a>. What brings YOU joy? Share with us at  833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href="https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our Geneva</a>! Want more recommendations??? Try out <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/secret-menu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a Secret Menu membership</a>!This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Try Jubilance for $10 off by visiting <a href="http://jubilance.com/AThingOrTwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jubilance.com/AThingOrTwo</a> or use the coupon code ATHINGORTWO at checkout.YAY. Produced by <a href="http://www.dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

PMS and Joy (Brought to You by Jubilance!)

Coming through with some thoughts on the intersection of friendship and ambition, covered wagon core (not to be confused with cottagecore!), and ~summer movies~.Following up on our Wilder conversation, we’d like to discuss covered wagon core. See Kim K.’s CR Fashion Book spread “The Pioneer Woman,” Rudy Jude, Salter House, and making jam. Re: actual covered wagons, Conestoga does a luxe wagon and a bar wagon, both, and Pioneer Woman has a roundup of campgrounds with covered wagons.Rainesford Stauffer’s “We Should Be Ambitious About Our Friendships” for Elle sparked our convo about friendship ambition—she’s also the author of An Ordinary Age: Finding Your Way in a World That Expects Exceptional and the new All the Gold Stars: Reimagining Ambition and the Ways We Strive. We love this tweet about friendship discussion agendas. As for books, this topic calls to mind Courtney Martin’s The New Better Off, Kayleen Schaefer’s Text Me When You Get Home, Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman’s Big Friendship, and Hua Hsu’s Stay True. On our TBR list: Sheila Liming’s Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time. (In the meantime: “The Case for Hanging Out” by Dan Kois for Slate and The Ezra Klein Show episode "The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives.") Bring on the summer movies! Obsessed with Past Lives, itching to see Theater Camp, Joy Ride, Problemista (see also: I Want to Be a Vase by Julio Torres), Red, White, &amp; Royal Blue, Challengers, and, of course, Barbie (all the prophecies, including Margot Robbie in Vogue and Greta Gerwig in Gentlewoman, whet the appetite).Do you have easy, low-pressure ways to keep up with friends? Let us know at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva! And for more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership.   This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Turn to Shopify for all your ecomm needs and get a free 14-day trial with our link.Find more weeknight dinner recipes at Pillsbury.com. Take advantage of the Partner to Empower program for entrepreneurs of color from Brookfield Properties—apply by August 11.YAY.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming through with some thoughts on the intersection of friendship and ambition, covered wagon core (not to be confused with cottagecore!), and ~summer movies~. Following up on our <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wilder/id1690569042" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Wilder</a> conversation, we’d like to discuss covered wagon core. See Kim K.’s CR Fashion Book spread <a href="https://crfashionbook.com/celebrity-a22800807-kim-kardashian-west-cr-fashion-book-issue-13/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">“The Pioneer Woman,”</a> <a href="https://rudyjude.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rudy Jude</a>, <a href="https://salter.house/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Salter House</a>, and <a href="https://www.grubstreet.com/article/jam-making-business-three-dancing-bears-josephines-feast-sildas-jam.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">making jam</a>.  Re: actual covered wagons, <a href="https://conestogawagonco.com/wagons/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Conestoga</a> does a luxe wagon and a bar wagon, both, and <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g33761561/conestoga-covered-wagon-camping-resorts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman has a roundup</a> of campgrounds with covered wagons. <a href="https://www.elle.com/culture/books/a44129583/we-should-be-ambitious-about-friendships/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rainesford Stauffer’s “We Should Be Ambitious About Our Friendships” for Elle</a> sparked our convo about friendship ambition—she’s also the author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780062998989" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">An Ordinary Age: Finding Your Way in a World That Expects Exceptional</a> and the new <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780306830334" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">All the Gold Stars: Reimagining Ambition and the Ways We Strive</a>.  We love this tweet about <a href="https://twitter.com/kenzianidiot/status/1657166777728774144?s=42&amp;t=UjL1xOCadkGbqJ-gUtGZFA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">friendship discussion agendas</a>. As for books, this topic calls to mind <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-new-better-off-reinventing-the-american-dream-courtney-e-martin/7603576?ean=9781580055796" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Courtney Martin’s The New Better Off</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9781101986141" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Kayleen Schaefer’s Text Me When You Get Home</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9781982111908" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman’s Big Friendship</a>, and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780385547772" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hua Hsu’s Stay True</a>. On our TBR list: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/hanging-out-the-radical-power-of-killing-time-sheila-liming/18462992?ean=9781685890056" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sheila Liming’s Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time</a>. (In the meantime: <a href="https://slate.com/culture/2023/02/hanging-out-sheila-liming-book-friendship-crisis.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">“The Case for Hanging Out”</a> by Dan Kois for Slate and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quiet-catastrophe-brewing-in-our-social-lives/id1548604447?i=1000609449897" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Ezra Klein Show episode "The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives."</a>)  Bring on the summer movies! Obsessed with <a href="https://a24films.com/films/past-lives" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Past Lives</a>, itching to see <a href="https://theatercampthefilm.com/?utm_source=Searchlight&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;utm_campaign=TheaterCamp&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwnrmlBhDHARIsADJ5b_l5HT5f6JTeW3-VMkdx5kUJ4OeG_ovPEoUppQ2D-ccZ24-ptbxk98waAuJhEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Theater Camp</a>, <a href="https://www.joyride.movie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Ride</a>, <a href="https://a24films.com/films/problemista" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Problemista</a> (see also: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9781534493902" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">I Want to Be a Vase by Julio Torres</a>), <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt56IC8gDZ4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Red, White, &amp; Royal Blue</a>, <a href="https://www.mgm.com/movies/challengers-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Challengers</a>, and, of course, <a href="https://www.barbie-themovie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Barbie</a> (all the prophecies, including <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/margot-robbie-barbie-summer-cover-2023-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Margot Robbie in Vogue</a> and <a href="https://thegentlewoman.co.uk/library/greta-gerwig" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Greta Gerwig in Gentlewoman</a>, whet the appetite). Do you have easy, low-pressure ways to keep up with friends? Let us know at 833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href="https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our Geneva</a>! And for more recommendations, try out <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/secret-menu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a Secret Menu membership</a>.    This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. 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Covered Wagon Core, Friendship Ambition, and Summer Movies

Cottage cheese, pimento cheese, and us bringing our trademark cheese???Cottage cheese—"whey cool," per the WSJ; a forever classic, per us. Skip the TikTok recipes and try this savory Bon Appétit salad or this (also BA) horseradish dip. If you’re in NYC, get yourself to Dimes for the breakfast Papaya D’Lite. (Somehow related: charred Mexican zucchini recipe.)Calling all pimento cheeseheads: We rec Callie’s and Zingerman’s, wanna try this NYT Cooking frittata, and got a real history lesson from Serious Eats. It’s a life-hackathon, and the winners are the sticker produce thing, Option-Shift-Command-V and keeping stain remover in the bedroom (see also: Miss Mouth’s, savon de Marseille, and Soak).All hail long vacation lunches! If you happen to be in Paris, get yourself to Glou and Mokonuts.Some community Thingies submitted via our Instagram: Taylor Swift Lyric Sporcles, Famous Amos cookies (um, this, ℅ the History Channel!), and the Nili Lotan Brady tee (file under: regrettably worth it). What’s regrettably worth it in your life? Do you have a family apple? Share with us at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva! And for more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Treat your hair to Nutrafol. Take $15 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO.Find more weeknight dinner recipes at Pillsbury.com. Get your groceries with Thrive Market and take 30% off your first order plus snag a free $60 gift when you use our link.YAY.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cottage cheese, pimento cheese, and us bringing our trademark cheese??? Cottage cheese—<a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/cottage-cheese-recipes-gen-z-discovers-98941401?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">"whey cool," per the WSJ</a>; a forever classic, per us. Skip the TikTok recipes and try <a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/for-the-love-of-cottage-cheese-salad?epik=dj0yJnU9eGxGQ1dVZ291YlJDV1dXcXBDeHFuR2pHX05IZEZlUEUmcD0wJm49WU5zaEtncEpoZm5Ra1dMaE84bjVwQSZ0PUFBQUFBR1NiRUJv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this savory Bon Appétit salad</a> or <a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/horseradish-cottage-cheese-dip?utm_source=of%20a%20kind&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=10%20things%20newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this (also BA) horseradish dip</a>. If you’re in NYC, get yourself to <a href="https://dimesnyc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dimes</a> for the breakfast <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBTgHnJ5Vi/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Papaya D’Lite</a>. (Somehow related: <a href="https://joythebaker.com/2013/06/charred-mexican-zucchini/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">charred Mexican zucchini recipe</a>.) Calling all pimento cheeseheads: We rec <a href="https://calliesbiscuits.com/products/pimento-cheese" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Callie’s</a> and <a href="https://www.zingermans.com/Product/pimento-cheese-spread-from-zingermans-creamery/C-PMC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Zingerman’s</a>, wanna try <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021332-pimento-cheese-frittata?smid=pin-share" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this NYT Cooking frittata</a>, and got a real history lesson from <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/history-southern-food-pimento-cheese" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Serious Eats</a>.  It’s a life-hackathon, and the winners are <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CtSY6JdsroN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">the sticker produce thing</a>, Option-Shift-Command-V and keeping stain remover in the bedroom (see also: <a href="https://hatestains.com/?tw_source=google&amp;tw_adid=&amp;tw_campaign=20244608550&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwzJmlBhBBEiwAEJyLu-NRdi4dHFvIIE7NRfNpz7oiYXIA2eN_7snMwRZKTRKhRQNHO_Nu6BoCGKAQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Miss Mouth’s</a>, <a href="https://www.maison-du-savon-de-marseille.fr/en/blog/3_the-magic-stain-remover-soap.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">savon de Marseille</a>, and <a href="https://soakwash.com/collections/laundry-soap" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Soak</a>). All hail long vacation lunches! If you happen to be in Paris, get yourself to <a href="https://en.glou-resto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Glou</a> and <a href="https://www.mokonuts.com/english" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mokonuts</a>. Some community Thingies submitted via our Instagram: <a href="https://www.sporcle.com/user/theswiftone/quizzes/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Taylor Swift Lyric Sporcles</a>, <a href="https://www.famousamos.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Famous Amos cookies</a> (um, t<a href="https://www.history.com/news/wally-amos-cookies-rise-fall" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">his, ℅ the History Channel</a>!), and <a href="https://www.nililotan.com/products/brady-tee-1?variant=40000017891446&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwzJmlBhBBEiwAEJyLu_H6Lf1SYYe0TIkNywshyxnhKfnXqZMvvRstAjY9Frv4AQFO4WgrhxoCxXIQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">the Nili Lotan Brady tee</a> (file under: regrettably worth it).  What’s regrettably worth it in your life? Do you have a family apple? Share with us at 833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href="https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our Geneva</a>! And for more recommendations, try out <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/secret-menu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a Secret Menu membership</a>. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Treat your hair to <a href="https://nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nutrafol</a>. Take $15 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO.Find more weeknight dinner recipes at <a href="https://www.pillsbury.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pillsbury.com</a>. Get your groceries with <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/athingortwo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Thrive Market</a> and take 30% off your first order plus snag a free $60 gift when you use our link.YAY. Produced by <a href="http://www.dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Squishy Cheeses and Life-Improvers

Laura Ingalls Wilder

It’s time to revisit some ghosts of podcasts past, from rain clogs to private creative practices to an incredibly detailed review of an electric flosser. Our discussion of fun sports experiences is ongoing thanks to the Savannah Bananas, an exhibition baseball team that’s a must-follow on Instagram and TikTok. More on their founding story via WBUR. A morning-pages follow-up: Wendy MacNaughton created a DrawTogether 30-day Drawing Habit Experiment Challenge as a visual companion/alt. A quick hospice aside: Check out her forthcoming book How to Say Goodbye and the new release The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments by Hadley Vlahos R.N.  A IG Thingies contributor recommended Plasticana mules as a summer rain shoe. And speaking of summer moisture, our listener Carly suggests battling mosquitos with Tougher than Tom Mosquito TNT. Report back?On a private writing—or any creative!—practice, this Hanif Abdurraqib’s tweet thread.Looking for a gift? May we suggest some of the items we are obsessing over, like Cat’s Cradle (see also: this TikTok), a Slate Flosser, Message sandals, and the Forme bra.  Can’t shut up about the podcast Wilder! It digs deep into Laura Ingalls Wilder (good and bad) and made us think of this classic 2007 Jezebel piece by Lizzie Skurnick.Let us know your flossing philosophy at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva! And for more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Give professional counseling a go with BetterHelp and take 10% off your first month with our link.Perfect your at-home manicure with Olive &amp; June and use the code ATHINGORTWO for 20% off your first Mani System.YAY.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time to revisit some ghosts of podcasts past, from rain clogs to private creative practices to an incredibly detailed review of an electric flosser.  Our discussion of fun sports experiences is ongoing thanks to <a href="https://thesavannahbananas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">the Savannah Bananas</a>, an exhibition baseball team that’s a must-follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesavbananas/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavbananas?source=h5_m" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a>. More on their founding story via <a href="https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2018/08/10/savannah-bananas-baseball" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WBUR</a>.  A morning-pages follow-up: <a href="https://www.wendymacnaughton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy MacNaughton</a> created <a href="https://club.drawtogether.studio/p/the-drawing-habit" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a DrawTogether 30-day Drawing Habit Experiment Challenge</a> as a visual companion/alt. A quick hospice aside: Check out her forthcoming book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9781639730858" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Say Goodbye</a> and the new release <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780593499931" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments by Hadley Vlahos R.N. </a> A IG Thingies contributor recommended <a href="https://salter.house/opana-mules/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Plasticana mules</a> as a summer rain shoe. And speaking of summer moisture, our listener Carly suggests battling mosquitos with <a href="https://tougherthantom.com/products/mosquito-tnt" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tougher than Tom Mosquito TNT</a>. Report back? On a private writing—or any creative!—practice, <a href="https://twitter.com/nifmuhammad/status/1666870386867175440?s=46&amp;t=UjL1xOCadkGbqJ-gUtGZFA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this Hanif Abdurraqib’s tweet thread</a>. Looking for a gift? May we suggest some of the items we are obsessing over, like <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9781878257536" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cat’s Cradle</a> (see also: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jennydawntx/video/7244928249287986474?_r=1&amp;_t=8dCZDeaY7L8&amp;social_sharing=v5" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this TikTok</a>), <a href="https://slateflosser.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a Slate Flosser</a>, <a href="https://www.wearmessage.com/collections/all?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Search_eCPC_Brand&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw44mlBhAQEiwAqP3eVhjA9GB8ZTpmfYmaNSA9qHBREWX97e0UjDjAxP_MLnPayFr6OscuRBoCCIcQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Message sandals</a>, and <a href="https://forme.science/?gad=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw44mlBhAQEiwAqP3eVobvrtiv_g6CLW5jzj0Wo5KiLDSROAe9lR-KXDac8t6xDb4viVIh1RoCbeQQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">the Forme bra</a>.   Can’t shut up about the podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wilder/id1690569042" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Wilder</a>! It digs deep into Laura Ingalls Wilder (good and bad) and made us think of <a href="https://jezebel.com/little-house-in-the-big-woods-i-play-with-a-pig-bladd-333839" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this classic 2007 Jezebel piece</a> by Lizzie Skurnick. Let us know your flossing philosophy at 833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href="https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our Geneva</a>! And for more recommendations, try out <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/secret-menu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a Secret Menu membership</a>. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Give professional counseling a go with <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&amp;transaction_id=102a2c916f4d079fccb9216c435f70&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=2687&amp;utm_medium=Desktop&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=athingortwo&amp;not_found=1&amp;gor=start" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp</a> and take 10% off your first month with our link.Perfect your at-home manicure with <a href="https://oliveandjune.com/athingortwo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Olive &amp; June</a> and use the code ATHINGORTWO for 20% off your first Mani System.YAY.Produced by <a href="http://www.dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Laura Ingalls Wilder, Savannah Bananas, and the Floss Life

Another 2022 crowd-pleaser coming at you! We road-tested a whole slew of the Thingies recent guests recommended, and we have much to share! Join us for this and some extremely entertaining voicemails responding to our question “What’s the sorority version of ‘praise and polish?’”From our episode with Rumaan Alam, Claire was inspired to listen to the audiobook version of Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe, and Erica has been using Fitbod (but only doing the exercises she wants to). Thanks to Harling Ross Anton’s recs, Erica’s gotten indigestion aid from Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL). Claire took Kelly Wright’s suggestion and subscribed to Ronny’s Seltzer (which is a great supplement to her at-home Aarke seltzer maker). Erica’s been very into Jessica DeFino’s The Unpublishable newsletter, which Val Monroe raved about. A great installment to start with: Bella Hadid's Old Nose. Related content: The Glossy Podcast and the newsletter After School.Whose Thingies picks do you want to hear? Let us know at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq. And for more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Nix PMS with Jubilance and get $10 off with the code ATHINGORTWO.YAY.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another 2022 crowd-pleaser coming at you! We road-tested a whole slew of the Thingies recent guests recommended, and we have much to share! Join us for this and some extremely entertaining voicemails responding to our question “What’s the sorority version of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-thing-or-two-with-claire-and-erica/id993666762?i=1000555080290" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">‘praise and polish?’</a>”From our episode with <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/podcast-episodes/author-rumaan-alams-thingies-and-the-cross-body-phone?rq=thingies" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rumaan Alam</a>, Claire was inspired to listen to the audiobook version of <a href="https://rstyle.me/+jPu_MR6lV3XwrynuJDetiw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Empire of Pain</a> by Patrick Radden Keefe, and Erica has been using <a href="https://fitbod.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fitbod</a> (but only doing the exercises she wants to). Thanks to <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/podcast-episodes/guest-thingies-with-harling-ross-anton-and-everything-is-nice-in-here?rq=Harling%20Ross%20Anton" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Harling Ross Anton</a>’s recs, Erica’s gotten indigestion aid from <a href="https://www.naturesway.com/products/dgl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL)</a>. Claire took <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/podcast-episodes/guest-thingies-with-kelly-wright-of-yuns-and-romance-reads-ya-need?rq=Kelly%20Wright" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Wright</a>’s suggestion and subscribed to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ronnys.seltzer/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ronny’s Seltzer</a> (which is a great supplement to her at-home <a href="https://www.aarke.com/carbonators" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Aarke seltzer maker</a>). Erica’s been very into <a href="https://jessicadefino.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Jessica DeFino’s The Unpublishable newsletter</a>, which <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/podcast-episodes/val-monroes-thingies-and-the-weirdness-of-signatures?rq=val%20monroe" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Val Monroe</a> raved about. A great installment to start with: <a href="https://jessicadefino.substack.com/p/bella-hadid-nose-job?s=r" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bella Hadid's Old Nose</a>. Related content: <a href="https://www.glossy.co/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Glossy Podcast</a> and <a href="https://afterschool.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">the newsletter After School</a>.Whose Thingies picks do you want to hear? Let us know at 833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@athingortwohq</a>. And for more recommendations, try out <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/secret-menu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a Secret Menu membership</a>. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Nix PMS with <a href="https://jubilance.com/jubilance-shop-athingortwo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Jubilance</a> and get $10 off with the code ATHINGORTWO.YAY.Produced by <a href="http://www.dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Crowd Favorite: Guest Thingies We’ve Tried and Loved

It’s time to soothe your mind about summer (salad) dressing stress! Also, we talk the ideal American sporting event and overhosting, a term that speaks to us more than we’d like.    Some dressings for summer and really whenever:  Via Carota’s,  Toro Bravo's, and  Kewpie’s BUT FROM JAPAN. Both  Mark Bittman and Samin Nosrat do a strong miso-mustard, and our no-recipe recipes are a honey-mustard (just honey, French’s yellow, red-wine vinegar, and olive oil) and the never-fail combo of ketchup, mayo, Old Bay, lemon, and salt.    Re: minor-league (and G league) sports, more on the short-lived Pizza Rats c/o  the New York Post.    If you’re magnesium-curious, look into the ones from  Moon Juice,  Calm, and  ReMag.    What makes a summer dressing to you? Let us know at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join  our Geneva! Grab a Secret Menu membership for all the recommendations. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.   Trust Shopify with all your ecomm needs and get a free 14-day trial with our link. Try SKIMS Fits Everybody and get free shipping on orders over $75. YAY. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time to soothe your mind about summer (salad) dressing stress! Also, we talk the ideal American sporting event and overhosting, a term that speaks to us more than we’d like.  Some dressings for summer and really whenever: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/magazine/best-green-salad-recipe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Via Carota’s</a>, <a href="https://food52.com/recipes/25448-toro-bravo-s-radicchio-salad-with-manchego-vinaigrette" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Toro Bravo's</a>, and <a href="https://sugoimart.com/products/kewpie-dressing-roasted-sesame-1kg?_pos=10&amp;_sid=22449cba1&amp;_ss=r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kewpie’s BUT FROM JAPAN</a>. Both <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014831-eggplant-salad-with-mustard-miso-dressing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mark Bittman</a> and <a href="http://ciaosamin.com/ciao/miso-dressing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samin Nosrat</a> do a strong miso-mustard, and our no-recipe recipes are a honey-mustard (just honey, French’s yellow, red-wine vinegar, and olive oil) and the never-fail combo of ketchup, mayo, Old Bay, lemon, and salt.  Re: minor-league (and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_G_League" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">G league</a>) sports, more on the short-lived Pizza Rats c/o <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/01/01/yankees-embarrassed-by-pizza-rat-promotion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the New York Post</a>.  If you’re magnesium-curious, look into the ones from <a href="https://moonjuice.com/products/magnesi-om-magnesium-supplement?variant=40495044624467&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=40495044624467&amp;g_acctid=978-719-7945&amp;g_adgroupid=&amp;g_adid=&amp;g_adtype=none&amp;g_campaign=TNT+-+PMax+-+PRO+-+Magnesi-Om&amp;g_campaignid=17852477919&amp;g_keyword=&amp;g_keywordid=&amp;g_network=x&amp;utm_medium=PMAX_ACQ&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=17852477919&amp;utm_content=_c_&amp;utm_term=&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw4NujBhC5ARIsAF4Iv6eAq2tg8HdTW52tBLzpD9CwZDuEc4yPjnR-rcHq2sFR6jv1Q-072wsaAp1vEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Moon Juice</a>, <a href="https://www.betteryourhealth.com/naturalvitality/product/products-naturalcalm-raspberrylemon?utm_partner=omd&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=RNL%7cGoogle%7cCPC%7cX%7cX%7cX%7cX%7cX%7cX%7cX%7cX%7cX%7cX&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=&amp;&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=NAV%7CGeneric%7CST%7CP%7CPMAX%7CMixed-23-NA%7CBroad%7CEnglish%7CENKW-ENBR&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw1rqkBhCTARIsAAHz7K0HHdXQMRBwK1w_Mtpdzg8pjrcXAotctDOKCHMsSDj77fuDdwZGiGkaAorAEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Calm</a>, and <a href="https://rnareset.com/products/remag-liquid-magnesium?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1rqkBhCTARIsAAHz7K0CA1qpTjcfHQmSWHnA8SrsDrd31kuvRHvTi9a0dhyrhV7joqRUm2caAvY1EALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ReMag</a>.  What makes a summer dressing to you? Let us know at 833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href="https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> our Geneva</a>! Grab <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/secret-menu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a Secret Menu membership</a> for all the recommendations. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Trust <a href="https://shopify.com/athingortwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shopify</a> with all your ecomm needs and get a free 14-day trial with our link. Try <a href="https://skims.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SKIMS Fits Everybody</a> and get free shipping on orders over $75. YAY. Produced by <a href="http://www.dearmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Other Summer Dressing, Overhosting, and Minor League Baseball

Can we spend a little time talking about creativity and exercise, including how our takes on both are feeling surprisingly similar these days? GREAT. Let’s get into.   For more on morning pages, we direct you to The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. And, a book that comes up a lot despite our mixed feelings about it: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.    A YouTube vid Erica followed to write a novel, as recommended by Mary HK Choi.   Some workout wardrobe staples include unitards—check out Girlfriend Collective and Héros—and the posture-correcting sports bra from  Forme (more from  Fast Company).   If you need a work-out pep talk, you can always count on Coach Bennett. (And while we’re here: Thanks for programming this ep, ​​Sarah.)   How do you keep going with exercise? Are you a morning-pages person? Let us know at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join  our Geneva! Grab a Secret Menu membership for more, more recommendations.   This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.   Discover so many more natural diamond truths at naturaldiamonds.com/thankyou. Thwart PMS with Jubilance and get $10 off with the code ATHINGORTWO. Amp up your garden with Fast Growing Trees and take 15% off your entire order with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.   Produced by Dear Media  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can we spend a little time talking about creativity and exercise, including how our takes on both are feeling surprisingly similar these days? GREAT. Let’s get into. For more on morning pages, we direct you to <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780143129257" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron</a>. And, a book that comes up a lot despite our mixed feelings about it: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9781594634727" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert</a>.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94F-3Z6CJJw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A YouTube vid</a> Erica followed to write a novel, as recommended by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/choitotheworld/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary HK Choi</a>. Some workout wardrobe staples include unitards—check out <a href="https://rstyle.me/+RBEnsncygBIG_EW-YBO19g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girlfriend Collective</a> and <a href="https://www.bandier.com/search?view=shop&amp;query=heros+unitard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Héros</a>—and the posture-correcting sports bra from <a href="https://forme.science/?gad=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jEHwPYYRDhE91rh_bdZER0zOo4CLJ8Uaaxq9RuIAwKyQCBbgCw0hiTxoCUj4QAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Forme</a> (more from <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90615816/formewear-athletic-clothes-posture-back-pain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fast Company</a>). If you need a work-out pep talk, you can always count on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachbennett/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coach Bennett</a>. (And while we’re here: Thanks for programming this ep, ​​Sarah.) How do you keep going with exercise? Are you a morning-pages person? Let us know at 833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href="https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> our Geneva</a>! Grab <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/secret-menu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a Secret Menu membership</a> for more, more recommendations. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Discover so many more natural diamond truths at <a href="http://naturaldiamonds.com/thankyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">naturaldiamonds.com/thankyou</a>. Thwart PMS with <a href="https://jubilance.com/jubilance-shop-athingortwo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jubilance</a> and get $10 off with the code ATHINGORTWO. Amp up your garden with <a href="https://fast-growing-trees.com/athingortwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fast Growing Trees</a> and take 15% off your entire order with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY. Produced by <a href="http://www.dearmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Creativity and Exercise Updates That Feel Weirdly Related

Mattie Kahn

We’ve been graced with Thingies from Mattie Kahn, the author of wonderful new book Young and Restless, all about the teenage girls who have fueled America’s biggest-deal social movements. But first: bugs.    Some great bug-repelling options include  Gardner FlyWeb Fly Light Classic, LIV by Thermacell, Neepa Huts,  Lygfzf screens,  Bluefeel Kruca Camping Fan, and incense c/o Fredericks &amp; Mae,  Rinnesha (put it in a kayari buta!), and Madison James.   Young and Restless—the perfect read for right now…or any time.   Mattie’s Thingies include Sunday-morning newsletter review time (ft. Lauren Sherman’s Line Sheet, Becky Malinsky’s 5 Things You Should Buy, Hunter Harris’s Hung Up, Eater’s Add To Cart, and Rachel Tashjian Wise's Opulent Tips),  Frog Hollow Farm (um, a Battle of the Peaches Box!),  Salt &amp; Straw ice cream deliveries,  the Forsyth skirt by Kallmayer, and Saie Glowy Super Gel.   Have Thingies you NEED to tell us about? Share them with us at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join  our Geneva! Grab a Secret Menu membership for more, more recommendations.   This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.   Try professional counseling with BetterHelp and take 10% off your first month with our link.   Tackle PMS with Jubilance and get $10 off with the code ATHINGORTWO.   Stock up on groceries with Thrive Market and get 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift when you use our link.   YAY.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve been graced with Thingies from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matkahn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mattie Kahn</a>, the author of wonderful new book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780593299067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Young and Restless</a>, all about the teenage girls who have fueled America’s biggest-deal social movements. But first: bugs.  Some great bug-repelling options include <a href="https://www.solutionsstores.com/gardner-flyweb-fw-9-plug-in-fly-light-classic?gad=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw4NujBhC5ARIsAF4Iv6eAd9dQdK0J29ooRG3RIW311uHFaa0uzcyujzHKwuCIaIO-sIYwAuwaAnHLEALw_wcB#156=966" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Gardner FlyWeb Fly Light Classic</a>, <a href="https://www.thermacell.com/series/liv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LIV by Thermacell</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+N7Ade9k5nN816vAoiyD7VA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neepa Huts</a>, <a href="https://www.lygfzf.com/collections/custom-magnetic-screen-door/products/custom-magnetic-screen-door?variant=39795413713075&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwyLGjBhDKARIsAFRNgW-WZvEF0gXKAgJ0GHnBNZ9QpaK5jnFBV4HjHCDoQCLOZ_2-cCR6iFcaAqiSEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lygfzf screens</a>, <a href="https://store.moma.org/products/bluefeel-kruca-camping-fan?variant=43149953073382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bluefeel Kruca Camping Fan</a>, and incense c/o <a href="https://rstyle.me/+AnAOZ1sKU1_PfSFq6jnNnA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fredericks &amp; Mae</a>, <a href="https://jinenstore.com/products/rinnensha-kikka-senko-natural-mosquito-repellent-coil?currency=USD&amp;variant=12505940885559&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwyLGjBhDKARIsAFRNgW9KQzKsF0iWmS8V3O5wdPUybsqigm6wPgVVi8atQqx_glTLO805uF0aAp7sEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rinnesha</a> (put it in a <a href="https://rstyle.me/+-87uvWxc5pHgjUWDeW9JvA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kayari buta</a>!), and <a href="https://rstyle.me/+_tFDKKKZhcrrZX2Vtee3qQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Madison James</a>. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9780593299067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Young and Restless</a>—the perfect read for right now…or any time. Mattie’s Thingies include Sunday-morning newsletter review time (ft. <a href="https://puck.news/newsletters/line-sheet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Sherman’s Line Sheet</a>, <a href="https://5thingsyoushouldbuy.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becky Malinsky’s 5 Things You Should Buy</a>, <a href="https://hunterharris.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hunter Harris’s Hung Up</a>, <a href="https://www.eater.com/add-to-cart-shopping-newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eater’s Add To Cart</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theprophetpizza/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Tashjian Wise's Opulent Tips</a>), <a href="https://www.froghollow.com/?rfsn=3024340.fb6ba3&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwvdajBhBEEiwAeMh1U-Zu1SM6AUq9uPcuvCRiiBallAR5M6uSl80Dwd7S4rIxi1pCP7eGiBoC88oQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Frog Hollow Farm</a> (um, a Battle of the Peaches Box!), <a href="https://saltandstraw.com/collections/pick-your-pints?gclid=CjwKCAjwvdajBhBEEiwAeMh1U-iUSU0SCmA2A4Xy3RbDHAw6GUkuepQxcHgPfqRilEVd2HJrzonu-xoCIycQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Salt &amp; Straw</a> ice cream deliveries, <a href="https://kallmeyer.nyc/shop/forsyth-pencil-skirt-black-deadstock-linen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the Forsyth skirt by Kallmayer</a>, and <a href="https://rstyle.me/+q4EnKrpr0r6Y5zZQ0yTlMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saie Glowy Super Gel</a>. Have Thingies you NEED to tell us about? Share them with us at 833-632-5463, <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href="mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href="https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> our Geneva</a>! Grab <a href="https://www.athingortwohq.com/secret-menu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a Secret Menu membership</a> for more, more recommendations. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Try professional counseling with <a href="http://betterhelp.com/athingortwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp</a> and take 10% off your first month with our link. Tackle PMS with <a href="https://jubilance.com/jubilance-shop-athingortwo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jubilance</a> and get $10 off with the code ATHINGORTWO. Stock up on groceries with <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/athingortwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thrive Market</a> and get 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift when you use our link. YAY. Produced by <a href="http://www.dearmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Bugs and Mattie Kahn’s (Young and Restless) Thingies

Hosts Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, who you might know as the co-founders of the website Of a Kind (RIP!) or the co-authors of the book Work Wife, are all about discovery and enthusiasm. We've heard this weekly podcast described as a 'unique mix of urgent discussions of non-urgent things and thoughtful discussions of important, and often otherwise ignored, things,' and we're very much on board with that take.

Love everything about this podcast and the hosts - one of my faves!

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This is one of the few podcasts that I consistently listen to. Claire and Erica are the best!

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A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica

We’re baaack. And we’re jumping right in with a topic that’s been much-requested by our listeners: parenthood! Claire and Erica share their own personal decisions, some recommended reading, and a little bit of news. (We missed you, too.) P.S. We’ve been generously swiping on the hydrating, brightening Olio e Osso balms ever since we got our hands on them, and you can do the same for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re baaack. And we’re jumping right in with a topic that’s been much-requested by our listeners: parenthood! Claire and Erica share their own personal decisions, some recommended reading, and a little bit of news. (We missed you, too.) P.S. We’ve been generously swiping on the hydrating, brightening Olio e Osso balms ever since we got our hands on them, and you can do the same for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 145: On Choosing —and Not Choosing—Motherhood

This week, Erica shows us how she gets up and at ‘em, and we wonder why this Alpaca Championship in her hometown of Peoria, Illinois, didn’t get as much coverage as March Madness. P.S. Definitely take a page from the alpacas and put your best face forward with Consonant’s DHE Clay Mask. Double win: It’s now 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Erica shows us how she gets up and at ‘em, and we wonder why <a href="http://www.alpacainfo.com/nationals/2017-supreme-champion-winners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this Alpaca Championship</a> in her hometown of Peoria, Illinois, didn’t get as much coverage as March Madness. P.S. Definitely take a page from the alpacas and put your best face forward with <a href="https://www.ofakind.com/cms/posts/shop/product/4266-dhe-clay-mask?color=multi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Consonant’s DHE Clay Mask</a>. Double win: It’s now 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 129: Rise and Shine—It’s Erica’s Morning Routine!

Rachel DeLoache Williams

Anna Delvey

This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with Rachel DeLoache Williams, whose new book, My Friend Anna—the BTS story of how the fake heiress Anna Delvey scammed her out of $62,000—you probably preordered the second you heard about it. Rachel has so much to say about the trials (quite literally!) and tribulations of being one-time friends with Anna, how this experience has affected her take on trust, and how she’s doing her best to make lemonade outta the whole thing. P.S. If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect support system for your reads, these Tortuga bookends are 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS. P.P.S. If you haven’t picked up a copy of Work Wife yet, what are you doing?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with Rachel DeLoache Williams, whose new book, My Friend Anna—the BTS story of how the fake heiress Anna Delvey scammed her out of $62,000—you probably preordered the second you heard about it. Rachel has so much to say about the trials (quite literally!) and tribulations of being one-time friends with Anna, how this experience has affected her take on trust, and how she’s doing her best to make lemonade outta the whole thing. P.S. If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect support system for your reads, these Tortuga bookends are 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS. P.P.S. If you haven’t picked up a copy of Work Wife yet, what are you doing?See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

189:  Rachel DeLoache Williams Goes Deep on Her Book About Fake Heiress Anna Delvey

This week, Claire and Erica get totally inspired by Gina Hamadey, the mind behind the brilliant project Thank You Year. What is this undertaking exactly? It involves Gina, a freelance writer and editor (who previously worked at places like Oprah Magazine and Food &amp; Wine), sending a thank you note for every day of the year. She’s got a lot to say about how the project has changed her life...and how it might do the same for yours. P.S. Ready to stick your neck out for faux fur? Start with this ridiculously soft Apparis scarf. Get yours for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Claire and Erica get totally inspired by Gina Hamadey, the mind behind the brilliant project Thank You Year. What is this undertaking exactly? It involves Gina, a freelance writer and editor (who previously worked at places like Oprah Magazine and Food &amp; Wine), sending a thank you note for every day of the year. She’s got a lot to say about how the project has changed her life...and how it might do the same for yours. P.S. Ready to stick your neck out for faux fur? Start with this ridiculously soft Apparis scarf. Get yours for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

159: A Compelling Case for the Handwritten Thank You Note

So, you may have heard: Of a Kind is no more. What’s it been like for us to step away from the business we built and ran for nine years? How are we doing over here? What are we still processing? Oh, so very many thoughts and feeeeeeelings ahead…   The linkage:   Go to the gyno! In NYC, Erica’s a fan of Pure OBGYN, and Claire loves Vanessa Pena. Also, Claire’s doula, if you’re looking.   Jenny Odell’s book How to Do Nothing feels so right for our transition.   Erica is planning on using this time to deep-dive into some cookbooks—Cannelle et Vanille, Lucky Peach Presents 101 Easy Asian Recipes, and Nothing Fancy in particular.   If you want more on Of a Kind’s run,  Callia Hargrove wrote a piece for Fashionista that definitely made us cry.   Better Help for 10% off your first month Acuity Scheduling for 45 days FREE Cove for your first month FREE   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So, you may have heard: Of a Kind is no more. What’s it been like for us to step away from the business we built and ran for nine years? How are we doing over here? What are we still processing? Oh, so very many thoughts and feeeeeeelings ahead… The linkage: Go to the gyno! In NYC, Erica’s a fan of <a href="https://www.pureobgyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pure OBGYN</a>, and Claire loves <a href="https://weillcornell.org/vanessapena" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanessa Pena</a>. Also, <a href="http://www.jessepournaras.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Claire’s doula</a>, if you’re looking. Jenny Odell’s book <a href="https://amzn.to/34l8yYc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Do Nothing</a> feels so right for our transition. Erica is planning on using this time to deep-dive into some cookbooks—<a href="https://amzn.to/33iKp3b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cannelle et Vanille</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2On5Dc0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucky Peach Presents 101 Easy Asian Recipes</a>, and <a href="https://amzn.to/2DjRNkg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nothing Fancy</a> in particular. If you want more on Of a Kind’s run, <a href="https://fashionista.com/2019/10/of-a-kind-slow-death-of-internet-discovery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Callia Hargrove wrote a piece for Fashionista</a> that definitely made us cry. <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/athingortwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Better Help</a> for 10% off your first month <a href="https://www.acuityscheduling.com/athingortwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Acuity Scheduling</a> for 45 days FREE <a href="https://www.withcove.com/athingortwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cove</a> for your first month FREE Produced by <a href="https://www.dearmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

What It Has Felt Like to Shut Down Our Company

Joana Avillez

Molly Young

This week on A Few Things, Claire and Erica chat with writer Molly Young and illustrator Joana Avillez about their new NYC-themed book of illustrated word puzzles, D C-T!  It’s exactly as charming as they are. P.S. Code cherry red: The Megan Huntz Charlie Dress is your answer to anything that requires a pop of color, and it’s 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on A Few Things, Claire and Erica chat with writer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollybethyoung/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Molly Young</a> and illustrator <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joanaavillez/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joana Avillez</a> about their new NYC-themed book of illustrated word puzzles, <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/author/williamsteig/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">D C-T!</a>  It’s exactly as charming as they are. P.S. Code cherry red: The <a href="https://www.ofakind.com/cms/posts/shop/product/4423-charlie-dress?color=red" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Megan Huntz Charlie Dress</a> is your answer to anything that requires a pop of color, and it’s 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 137: We TB with D C-T! Authors Joana Avillez and Molly Young

On this episode of A Few Things, Claire and Erica are having another food moment. As Claire puts it, 70 to 80% of these podcasts are 90% about food, and this week’s show features yummy things like Jon &amp; Vinny’s (which Erica was craving before Hailey and Justin ordered it for date night, ok?). Tune in to hear how to amp up both your laptop security and your caramelized onion game (maybe not in that order). P.S. Work Wife: The Power of Female Friendship to Drive Successful Businesses is out, and it’s awesome. P.P.S. Our no-nonsense summer sale is currently in action, and all the scores in it are up to 70% off!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of A Few Things, Claire and Erica are having another food moment. As Claire puts it, 70 to 80% of these podcasts are 90% about food, and this week’s show features yummy things like Jon &amp; Vinny’s (which Erica was craving before Hailey and Justin ordered it for date night, ok?). Tune in to hear how to amp up both your laptop security and your caramelized onion game (maybe not in that order). P.S. Work Wife: The Power of Female Friendship to Drive Successful Businesses is out, and it’s awesome. P.P.S. Our no-nonsense summer sale is currently in action, and all the scores in it are up to 70% off!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

185: A Summery Round of Stuff We Can’t Get Enough Of

Hungry for another Best of 10 Things? Prime recs comin’ right up! Claire’s living her best #taconight life, Erica’s got new bingeable TV, and—well, we don’t want to give too much away before you dive in. P.S. While you’re at it, get our most popular dress of the season while it’s hot and 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hungry for another Best of 10 Things? Prime recs comin’ right up! Claire’s living her best #taconight life, Erica’s got new bingeable TV, and—well, we don’t want to give too much away before you dive in. P.S. While you’re at it, get <a href="https://www.ofakind.com/shop/product/4405-flutter-midi-dress-in-charcoal-stripe?color=charcoal-stripe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our most popular dress of the season</a> while it’s hot and 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS!See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 134: A Super-Satisfying Installment of Best of 10 Things

So, last week was a big one, and this week we’re doing a deeper dive into motherhood and pregnancy, talking all about Claire’s experience growing a human so far. Listen on for reading lists, shopping tips, and a least one toy that this fetus won’t be playing with for years but is probably already coveting. P.S. The best baby gift around are Estella’s squishy rattles, which we’ve got in hot sauce, hot dog, and avocado shapes, because you’ve gotta start ‘em young on all the best things in life. Snag ‘em for 10% off with the discount code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So, last week was a big one, and this week we’re doing a deeper dive into motherhood and pregnancy, talking all about Claire’s experience growing a human so far. Listen on for reading lists, shopping tips, and a least one toy that this fetus won’t be playing with for years but is probably already coveting. P.S. The best baby gift around are Estella’s squishy rattles, which we’ve got in hot sauce, hot dog, and avocado shapes, because you’ve gotta start ‘em young on all the best things in life. Snag ‘em for 10% off with the discount code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 146: What to Expect When Claire’s Expecting

Today in soft news, there’s a lot going down in the realm of stuffed animals, and Claire and Erica have the whole scoop. But an even more delightful subject is their interview with the food blogger and recent cookbook author Tieghan Gerard. The mastermind behind Half Baked Harvest, she’s spilling on how to entertain for a big ol’ group and what it’s like to have her mom as her business partner. P.S. Once this sophisticated and cozy Norden candle burns out, you’ll have a beautiful new piece of pottery. Get yours for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today in soft news, there’s a lot going down in the realm of stuffed animals, and Claire and Erica have the whole scoop. But an even more delightful subject is their interview with the food blogger and recent cookbook author Tieghan Gerard. The mastermind behind Half Baked Harvest, she’s spilling on how to entertain for a big ol’ group and what it’s like to have her mom as her business partner. P.S. Once this sophisticated and cozy Norden candle burns out, you’ll have a beautiful new piece of pottery. Get yours for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

161: The Food Blogger Behind Half Baked Harvest Is Here To Solve Your Cooking Woes

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See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 108: The Things Too Popular to Put in 10 Things—but That Are Still Worth Raving About!

This week, we’re taking a page out of queen Cardi B’s book and makin’ moves—or, at least, recapping all the stuff we learned the hard way from our 2017 home and offices relocations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re taking a page out of queen <a href="https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/why-cardi-bs-bodak-yellow-no-1-matters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cardi B</a>’s book and makin’ moves—or, at least, recapping all the stuff we learned the hard way from our 2017 home and offices relocations.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 106: What We Learned from Movin’ Out (and Up!)

Something we learned in recording this episode: We have a lot of HG beauty products—and you’re ‘bout to hear about all of them. Oh, and about Christmas trees...which, is that still a seasonally appropriate topic?   The linkage:   Glass-blown ornament resources, five days after Christmas: Old World Christmas (hoodies in particular!), Worthwhile in Charleston (in-store only), ABC Carpet &amp; Home, and  Best Made Company.   The newsletter Garden Variety sparked Claire’s dry-orange tree-decor initiative.   Skincare we can go on and on about:  Lancôme Eau Fraîche Douceur Micellar Cleansing Water, Yes to Cucumbers Gentle Milk Cleanser,  Biologique Recherche P50,  Moon Juice Beauty Shroom Exfoliating Acid Potion,  Kristina Holey + Marie Veronique Barrier Restore Serum,  Noto Botanics Resurface Scrub,  Binu Binu Seshin Korean Scrub Mitt,  Josie Maran Argan Moisturizing Bronzing Oil, Weleda Skin Food,  Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, and regular ol’ coconut oil.     Makeup we’re way into:  Kosas Tinted Face Oil, UnSun Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen, RMS “Un” Cover-up,  Rituel de Fille The Ethereal Veil Conceal and Cover,  Rituel de Fille Inner Glow Crème Pigment in Desire,  Noto Botanics Multi-Benne Stain Pot in Ono Ono, Lily Lolo Natural Vegan Mascara,  Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara,  Sania’s Brow Bar Angled Mechanical Brow Pencil, Glossier Boy Brow,  Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner Pencil, Revlon Colorstay Lip Liner in Nude, Olio E Osso Balm in Poppy, Ilia Color Block High Impact Lipstick in Flame, Kosas Weightless Lip Color in Rosewater,  Kosasport Lipfuel in Pulse, Lansinoh Lanolin Minis, and  Sunnies Face Fluffmatte in Baked / Terracotta Peach.     Hair products we’re all about:  Conair InfinitiPro Curling Wand, Virtue Smooth Shampoo,  Oribe Gold Lust Repair &amp; Restore Conditioner, and Rahua Leave-In Treatment.    Scents that make good sense:  Maison Marie Louis No.4 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil, Dolce &amp; Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette, D.S. &amp; Durga Coriander Perfume,  Te+Te Hinoki Hand Wash,  Norden Ojai Ceramic Candle, Dimes Candle, and Saint Olio Neroli Automatic Cleaner.      Dig into Sakara, and take $60 off, even! Head to  Zola and nab 50% off wedding save the dates! Try out  Acuity Scheduling—and get 45 days free! YAY.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Something we learned in recording this episode: We have a lot of HG beauty products—and you’re ‘bout to hear about all of them. Oh, and about Christmas trees...which, is that still a seasonally appropriate topic? The linkage: Glass-blown ornament resources, five days after Christmas: <a href="https://oldworldchristmas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Old World Christmas</a> (<a href="https://oldworldchristmas.com/search?q=hoodie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hoodies</a> in particular!), <a href="https://shopworthwhile.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Worthwhile in Charleston</a> (in-store only), <a href="http://www.abchome.com/shop/decor/holiday/ornaments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC Carpet &amp; Home</a>, and <a href="https://www.bestmadeco.com/products/irreverent-holiday-ornaments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Best Made Company</a>. The newsletter <a href="https://gardenvariety.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garden Variety</a> sparked Claire’s dry-orange tree-decor initiative. Skincare we can go on and on about: <a href="https://www.lancome-usa.com/skin-care/cleansers-and-toners/toners/eau-fraiche-douceur-micellar-cleansing-water/1000199.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lancôme Eau Fraîche Douceur Micellar Cleansing Water</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/36Q9bKg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yes to Cucumbers Gentle Milk Cleanser</a>, <a href="https://shoprescuespa.com/biologique-recherche-p50.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Biologique Recherche P50</a>, <a href="https://moonjuice.com/products/beauty-shroom-exfoliating-acid-potion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Moon Juice Beauty Shroom Exfoliating Acid Potion</a>, <a href="https://www.marieveronique.com/products/barrier-restore-serum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kristina Holey + Marie Veronique Barrier Restore Serum</a>, <a href="https://notobotanics.com/products/resurface-scrub?variant=356843225105" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Noto Botanics Resurface Scrub</a>, <a href="https://www.binu-binu.com/shop/seshin-korean-scrub-mitt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Binu Binu Seshin Korean Scrub Mitt</a>, <a href="https://www.qvc.com/Josie-Maran-Argan-Moisturizing-Bronzing-Oil.product.A223722.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Josie Maran Argan Moisturizing Bronzing Oil</a>, <a href="https://www.weleda.com/product/s/skin-food" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weleda Skin Food</a>, <a href="https://www.kiehls.com/body/hand-creams-and-treatments/ultimate-strength-hand-salve/522.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve</a>, and regular ol’ coconut oil.   Makeup we’re way into: <a href="https://kosas.com/products/tinted-face-oil-foundation-tone-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kosas Tinted Face Oil</a>, <a href="https://www.unsuncosmetics.com/collections/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UnSun Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen</a>, <a href="https://www.rmsbeauty.com/products/un-cover-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RMS “Un” Cover-up</a>, <a href="https://ritueldefille.com/products/the-ethereal-veil-conceal-and-cover-metis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rituel de Fille The Ethereal Veil Conceal and Cover</a>, <a href="https://ritueldefille.com/products/inner-glow-creme-pigment-desire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rituel de Fille Inner Glow Crème Pigment in Desire</a>, <a href="https://notobotanics.com/products/ono-ono-multi-benne-stain?variant=349399351313" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Noto Botanics Multi-Benne Stain Pot in Ono Ono</a>, <a href="https://www.lilylolo.us/eyes/mascara.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lily Lolo Natural Vegan Mascara</a>, <a href="https://kevynaucoinbeauty.com/products/the-volume-mascara" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara</a>, <a href="https://www.saniasbrowbar.com/products/angled-mechanical-brow-pencil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sania’s Brow Bar Angled Mechanical Brow Pencil</a>, <a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/boy-brow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glossier Boy Brow</a>, <a href="https://www.marcjacobsbeauty.com/highliner/gel-eye-crayon/MJ20004.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner Pencil</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/38WGRYD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revlon Colorstay Lip Liner in Nude</a>, <a href="https://www.olioeosso.com/products/balm-no-13-poppy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olio E Osso Balm in Poppy</a>, <a href="https://iliabeauty.com/products/flame" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ilia Color Block High Impact Lipstick in Flame</a>, <a href="https://kosas.com/products/rosewater-lipstick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kosas Weightless Lip Color in Rosewater</a>, <a href="https://kosas.com/products/kosasport-lipfuel-lip-balm-baseline/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kosasport Lipfuel in Pulse</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/38VpJm4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lansinoh Lanolin Minis</a>, and <a href="https://pnybeauty.com/collections/sunnies-face-fluffmatte/products/sunnies-face-fluffmatte-baked-terracotta-peach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sunnies Face Fluffmatte in Baked / Terracotta Peach</a>.   Hair products we’re all about: <a href="https://www.conair.com/c/1a21/tourmaline-ceramic-1inch-to-inch-curling-wand/156" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Conair InfinitiPro Curling Wand</a>, <a href="https://www.virtuelabs.com/smooth-shampoo.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virtue Smooth Shampoo</a>, <a href="https://www.oribe.com/gold-lust-repair-restore-conditioner.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Oribe Gold Lust Repair &amp; Restore Conditioner</a>, and <a href="https://rahua.com/products/rahua-leave-in-treatment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rahua Leave-In Treatment</a>.  Scents that make good sense: <a href="https://maisonlouismarie.com/products/no-04-bois-de-balincourt-perfume-oil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Maison Marie Louis No.4 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil</a>, <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/light-blue-P12420" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dolce &amp; Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette</a>, <a href="https://dsanddurga.com/products/coriander" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">D.S. &amp; Durga Coriander Perfume</a>, <a href="https://www.tepluste.com/products/hinoki-organic-hand-wash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Te+Te Hinoki Hand Wash</a>, <a href="https://nordengoods.com/products/norden-ojai-12oz-candle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Norden Ojai Ceramic Candle</a>, <a href="https://dimesnyc.com/webshop/dimes-candle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dimes Candle</a>, and <a href="https://www.saintolio.com/two/aromatic-cleaner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Olio Neroli Automatic Cleaner</a>.    Dig into <a href="https://www.sakara.com/pages/athingortwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sakara</a>, and take $60 off, even! Head to <a href="https://welcome.zola.com/allproducts_alldevices_np_op_exp/?pkey=athingortwopod&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=athingortwo&amp;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Zola</a> and nab 50% off wedding save the dates! Try out <a href="https://acuitymarketing.squarespace.com/athingortwo?utm_source=athingortwo&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=sponsorship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Acuity Scheduling</a>—and get 45 days free! YAY. Produced by <a href="https://www.dearmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Personal-Care Wonders We Enthusiastically Buy in Bulk

Joy Cho

We’re talking non-endorsed energy bars and enthusiastically endorsed face masks. And then! We’re ecstatic to have on Joy Cho, O.G. blogger and creator of the very aesthetically pleasing world of Oh Joy!. It might be just what you need to get you through what promises to be a crazy week...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re talking non-endorsed energy bars and enthusiastically endorsed face masks. And then! We’re ecstatic to have on Joy Cho, O.G. blogger and creator of the very aesthetically pleasing world of <a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oh Joy!</a>. It might be just what you need to get you through what promises to be a crazy week...See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 110: Oh Boy, We’ve Got Joy Cho of Oh Joy!

We’re not sure if ya heard, but 50% of the hosts of this podcast rocked the NYC Marathon in November. So, how’d Claire Mazur tackle it? And why?! All her tips ahead—just keep pace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re not sure if ya heard, but 50% of the hosts of this podcast rocked the NYC Marathon in November. So, how’d Claire Mazur tackle it? And why?! All her tips ahead—just keep pace.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 111: Claire's Fitness Routine and Marathon Recap!

We’re going deep on the history of shine theory with friend of the pod Kayleen Schaefer, author of the fan-freaking-tastic book Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution and Triumph of Female Friendship. P.S. If you’re feeling warm and fuzzy about your BFF after listening to this ep, split these Merewif White Topaz BFF Necklaces with her—we’ll even give you 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re going deep on the history of shine theory with <a href="http://www.ofakind.com/stories/9037-listen-up-school-supplies-and-all-the-best-beauty-news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">friend of the pod</a> Kayleen Schaefer, author of the fan-freaking-tastic book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Text-When-You-Get-Home/dp/1101986123/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1517509183&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=text+me+when+you+get+home+book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution and Triumph of Female Friendship</a>. P.S. If you’re feeling warm and fuzzy about your BFF after listening to this ep, split these <a href="http://www.ofakind.com/shop/product/4209-white-topaz-bff-necklaces" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merewif White Topaz BFF Necklaces</a> with her—we’ll even give you 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 120: Talkin’ Female Friendship with the Woman Who Wrote the (New!) Book on It

Krissy Jones

This week’s ep is a real high-low mix that includes both an ode to Russian dressing and a very enlightening conversation with Sky Ting Yoga’s co-founder Krissy Jones. P.S. We’re taking our love of Maison Louis Marie No. 4 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil and rolling with it—you can get your own woodsy, obsession-worthy bottle for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s ep is a real high-low mix that includes both an ode to Russian dressing and a very enlightening conversation with <a href="http://www.skytingyoga.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sky Ting Yoga</a>’s co-founder <a href="https://www.instagram.com/krassyjones/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Krissy Jones</a>. P.S. We’re taking our love of <a href="http://www.ofakind.com/shop/product/4143-no-04-bois-de-balincourt-perfume-oil?color=multi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maison Louis Marie No. 4 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil</a> and rolling with it—you can get your own woodsy, obsession-worthy bottle for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 118: We Stretch Our Yoga Knowledge with Sky Ting Founder Krissy Jones

Olivia Milch

First things first: Claire and Erica have quick updates on the competitive alpaca scene and the conclusion of The Great HDVB Shortage of 2018. Then—even more excitingly, if you can believe it—Olivia Milch joins us to talk about her first feature film Dude, which she wrote AND directed and that’s out on Netflix now. NBD. PSA: Co-ord w/ Permanent Collection by Of a Kind’s tank and midi. Snag ‘em for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First things first: Claire and Erica have quick updates on the competitive alpaca scene and the conclusion of The Great HDVB Shortage of 2018. Then—even more excitingly, if you can believe it—Olivia Milch joins us to talk about her first feature film <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80192186" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dude</a>, which she wrote AND directed and that’s out on Netflix now. NBD. PSA: Co-ord w/ Permanent Collection by Of a Kind’s <a href="https://www.ofakind.com/cms/posts/shop/designer/permanent-collection-by-of-a-kind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tank and midi</a>. Snag ‘em for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 131: Olivia Milch on Making the Movies We All Deserve

Are black tights getting you down? Are you looking to investigate your alcohol consumption? Are you searching for some new places to shop? This is not an infomercial—it’s just an intro to all that awaits you in this week’s grab bag of an ep.   The linkage:   Our fave stores, for fashion and accessories: Idun, Kick Pleat, Noodle Stories, Love Adorned, Esqueleto, Lizzie Fortunato (don’t sleep on the  Fortune Finds home goods either!), Lisa Says Gah, Garmentory, Concrete + Water, and Ban.do. Shops we love, for home and gifty stuff: Food52, Collyer’s Mansion, Primary Essentials, Coming Soon, Homecoming, Hawkins New York, and Leif. Tall (definitely investment) boots: Stuart Weitzman’s Lowland and Loeffler Randall's Gia ones. Sheer tights!  Wolford Individual 10s are just great. Some drinking stuff: Omission GF beer and madeira,  beloved by George Washington.   Some non-drinking stuff: Curious Elixirs, Kin Euphorics, Recess, Proteau, Zero Proof dinner series,  The Goods article on how 2019 changed the way we drink, Tempest, and  a NYT opinion column on A.A. and women (that came out after we recorded and is too relevant not to include!). Betterhelp.com/ATHINGORTWO for 10% off your first month! HelloNoemie.com/ATHINGORTWO for $50 off your first purchase! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are black tights getting you down? Are you looking to investigate your alcohol consumption? Are you searching for some new places to shop? This is not an infomercial—it’s just an intro to all that awaits you in this week’s grab bag of an ep. The linkage: Our fave stores, for fashion and accessories: <a href="https://shopidun.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Idun</a>, <a href="https://www.kickpleat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kick Pleat</a>, <a href="https://noodlestories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noodle Stories</a>, <a href="https://loveadorned.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love Adorned</a>, <a href="https://www.shopesqueleto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Esqueleto</a>, <a href="https://www.lizziefortunato.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lizzie Fortunato</a> (don’t sleep on the <a href="https://shop.lizziefortunato.com/collections/fortune-finds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fortune Finds</a> home goods either!), <a href="https://lisasaysgah.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Says Gah</a>, <a href="https://www.garmentory.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garmentory</a>, <a href="https://www.concreteandwater.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Concrete + Water</a>, and <a href="https://www.bando.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ban.do</a>. Shops we love, for home and gifty stuff: <a href="https://food52.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food52</a>, <a href="https://shopthemansion.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collyer’s Mansion</a>, <a href="https://theprimaryessentials.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Primary Essentials</a>, <a href="https://comingsoonnewyork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coming Soon</a>, <a href="https://home-coming.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homecoming</a>, <a href="https://www.hawkinsnewyork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hawkins New York</a>, and <a href="https://www.leifshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leif</a>. Tall (definitely investment) boots: <a href="https://www.stuartweitzman.com/products/lowland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stuart Weitzman’s Lowland</a> and <a href="https://www.loefflerrandall.com/gia-va-black.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loeffler Randall's Gia</a> ones. Sheer tights! <a href="https://www.wolfordshop.com/hosiery/tights/individual-10-tights/18382.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wolford Individual 10s</a> are just great. Some drinking stuff: <a href="https://www.drinkomission.com/beer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Omission GF beer</a> and madeira, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/george-washington-ran-a-17253-tab-before-signing-the-constitution-2018-9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> beloved by George Washington</a>. Some non-drinking stuff: <a href="https://curiouselixirs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curious Elixirs</a>, <a href="https://www.kineuphorics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kin Euphorics</a>, <a href="https://www.takearecess.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recess</a>, <a href="https://drinkproteau.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proteau</a>, <a href="https://www.feastportland.com/event/more-zero-proof/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zero Proof dinner series</a>, <a href="https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/12/9/20983910/low-abv-white-claw-hard-seltzer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Goods article on how 2019 changed the way we drink</a>, <a href="https://www.jointempest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tempest</a>, and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/27/opinion/alcoholics-anonymous-women.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> a NYT opinion column on A.A. and women</a> (that came out after we recorded and is too relevant not to include!). <a href="https://www.Betterhelp.com/ATHINGORTWO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betterhelp.com/ATHINGORTWO</a> for 10% off your first month! <a href="https://HelloNoemie.com/ATHINGORTWO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HelloNoemie.com/ATHINGORTWO</a> for $50 off your first purchase! Produced by <a href="https://www.dearmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Tyranny of Tights, Drinking and Not Drinking, and Where We Shop Now

This week on the podcast, we’ve got a fellow work wife on—her name’s Amy Zitelman, and along with her sisters Shelby and Jackie, she runs Soom Foods, source of the creamiest, dreamiest tahini we’ve ever tasted. She’s sharing hard-earned wisdom on starting a business and genius ways to use the little sesame-seed paste that could. Oh, and we’ve got the last Alex update of 2018, and he’s bringing big news! P.S. Make like Claire’s unborn son and get your hands on these Candylab toy cars (big kids love them, too). Score yours for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the podcast, we’ve got a fellow work wife on—her name’s Amy Zitelman, and along with her sisters Shelby and Jackie, she runs Soom Foods, source of the creamiest, dreamiest tahini we’ve ever tasted. She’s sharing hard-earned wisdom on starting a business and genius ways to use the little sesame-seed paste that could. Oh, and we’ve got the last Alex update of 2018, and he’s bringing big news! P.S. Make like Claire’s unborn son and get your hands on these Candylab toy cars (big kids love them, too). Score yours for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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