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We reflect on expectations, connect locally, and learn how to address stonewalling. A Letter From Our Founder   Hi there, I hope you’re finding ways to take care of yourself and hold onto moments of joy, especially with how heavy things have felt lately. As we transition from February into March, I want to take a moment to acknowledge Black History Month and reaffirm that…

We understand escapism, distribute donations, and learn how to digitally detox. A Letter From Our Founder   Dear Reader, I hope this newsletter finds you as well as possible and that you are sitting somewhere safe, feeling the gentle support of a cushion or pillow behind you, and finding moments of steadiness amidst the uncertainty of this time. As I write to you, I find myself unsure of…

We learn how to make new friends, sing, and combat seasonal depression. A Letter From Our Founder   Hi there, Happy Holidays. I hope you’re gearing up for a restful week and making plenty of space for laughter, play, and sleep.  While I’m currently all cozy with my family, it’s friendship that has been on my mind. During this long and exhausting year, my friends…

We understand the stress we feel during family gatherings to seek joy, read to children, and ask engaging questions. A Letter From Our Founder   Hi there, I’m writing to you from an Airbnb in Carlsbad, where I’m gathering with my partner’s family for the Thanksgiving holiday. No one in the family lives here, and over the years, we have created a tradition of meeting…

We manage election stress, pick up trash, and boost self-awareness. A Letter From Our Founder   Hi there, The last month has been increasingly hectic. Halloween is right around the corner, and I’m getting ready to attend parties and events with great anticipation. I’ve also been busy with parenting while suddenly finding myself more involved in my own parents’ lives and care, and with this,…

We re-evaluate the “sex talk,” distribute food, and journal thoughtfully. A Letter From Our Founder   Hi there, Over this last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend a body safety workshop with my kids. I was glad to have been guided to this resource for my children; it was simple and straightforward and was facilitated by an expert in the field. At some point during the…

We connect decision making to desire, volunteer in community gardens, and learn to avoid fighting with family while on vacation. A Letter From Our Founder   Hi there, Happy almost September! Up until three days ago, I thought Labor Day was next Monday (and not in just two days)… I’m finding it challenging to keep up with the changing months and seasons, especially with our…

We understand social media’s effects on mental health, root down to garden, and learn how to start conversations. A Letter From Our Founder   Hi there, I hope you are enjoying (or at least tolerating) the long days of summer: the stickiness, the slowness, the ups and downs. When we started working on the blog article this month, I was reflecting on social media’s negative impact…

We explore queer awakenings, show care by making art, and motivate ourselves to clean. A Letter From Our Founder   Hi all, How are you doing this morning? Still reeling from last week’s debate? How’s your nervous system holding up? June has been another whirlwind month. Amidst it all, I’ve found solace in the familiar. Oddly enough, what’s been comforting me lately are things that…