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Good morning !

We've got some fun recs for you this week, plus some shopping recs if you're in the mood. In next week's issue, we'll be sharing back some of our readers' responses on how you divide up household tasks. We received so. many. responses (almost 2,000!) and appreciate you sharing your thoughts and tips for others. Can't wait to share them back. In the meantime, hope you stay cool out there. 🔥 —Alisha

This Week's Recommendations

A Couple o' Nordstrom Anni Sale Picks

1. Fellow Carter Move Mug — The size is not too big and not too small, and the subtle texture makes this grippable and not prone to slip. But most importantly, it comes with a splash guard (!) which every tumbler should have by default. No more spillage on morning walks.
2. Fellow Stagg Pour Over Kettle — Not only is the design sleek and trendy, but this kettle heats up insanely fast, putting you that much closer to your morning cup o' joe or tea. (Promise we're not sponsored by Fellow!!).
3. Longchamp Le Pliage Expandable Tote — These can fit absolutely everything in them, making them perfect for travel or for new moms who need to carry a gazillion things with them.
4. UGG Shearling Slippers — On sale for $70; probably smart to stock up on before they sell out in fall/winter.
5. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Face Oil — A cult (and usually pricey) beauty product if you want to treat yourself.
6. Vitamix Blender Bundle — A big-ticket item that may be great to snag while it's on sale.
7. Great Jones Sheet Pan in Blueberry (Set of 2) — A relatively affordable gifting option for a housewarming, birthday, or just-because occasion. We love the bright, happy color that's a great pick-me-up.
8. Natori Thong — Stretchy, smooth, pretty, on sale for $14, and has over 200 nearly 5-star reviews.

This Week's Reads

1. How to Show Up For Your Friends Without Kids — and How to Show Up For Kids and Their Parents (Anne Helen Petersen) —“ Most people feel left behind in some way — no matter what their life is like.”
2. Passive Aggressive Work Emails With My Toddler About Dinner (Bess Kalb / The Grudge Report) — So funny.
3. Can’t Talk, I’m Busy Being Hot (The New York Times gift link) — On why everything describes a “hot girl” now.
4. How Did “Recipe Developer” Become a Famous Job? (Gawker) — Alicia Kennedy ponders how this job suddenly became cool, and what role the pandemic played in its surge in popularity.
5. Eggs Are in Everything and Everywhere, All at Once (Bon Appétit) — One of our favorite writers, Ruby Tandoh, beautifully describes the simple art and specialness of cooking an egg.
6. How Victoria’s Secret Created the American Fantasy Woman (The New Yorker) — A good long read to skim (that will spark both nostalgia and cringe) before watching the new documentary on Hulu about the retail chain.