Issue #298 - December 30, 2022

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A cozy dose of comfort for your inbox. A weekly newsletter with musings on and recommendations for downtime.

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Happy Friday ! I hope it’s been a rather quiet and uneventful week for you as we wrap up the year.

Thanks so much for reading this newsletter. We've been writing this thing since 2017 and we wouldn't be here without you and our lovely community of readers. There's so much more in store for you in 2023, but for now, we’ve rounded up some of our readers’ favorite newsletters from 2022, down below.

Happy new year! (We’re all spending NYE in a sparkly outfit at home, right?)

— Alisha & the GNI team

P.S. Need ideas for passing the time? Don’t miss our Stay Cozy winter care package.

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This Week's Picks

Revisiting this away / toward framework for setting new years’ non-goal goals.
For a more lighthearted approach, this IN/OUT list for 2023 is everywhere on Instagram and some of them are cracking us up.
The best pods of the year, according to podcasters. (We love Normal Gossip!)
Crispy parm potatoes. !!!
Looking for a whiter, healthier smile but not into harsh chemicals or plastic waste? Bite's refillable toothpaste bits and whitening gel might be just the thing. Take 15% off your first order with code GNI15. *Sponsor
Barack Obama’s favorite books drop is our favorite book list drop.
Who else is stocking up on planners and calendars? Our favorite has always been this monthly planner for its clean lines and week/tasks spread.
On a similar note, we love these therapy notebooks that include “a guided reflection space for your therapy sessions.” Smart.
A little late but — a Dyson, but for kids! Had us laughing. 😂
Finally, don’t forget the GNI winter care kit if you’re stuck inside and looking for fun ways to pass the time this weekend.
We're cooking with fresh herbs, microgreens, and veggies all year long (no trudging in the snow required) thanks to the Personal Rise Garden which sits on your countertop. Buy one, get one free — plus, get a free Holiday Cocktail Pack. *Sponsor

This week's Sponsor:

Thinking about trying out a dry (or just dry-er) January?

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Our Most Popular Newsletters of 2022!

Here’s a roundup of the most popular newsletter issues of the year that our readers loved. Thank you for reading this year! (You may have to scroll down a bit to get to the specific content piece.)

Our readers shared their best ideas with us…

The very best blankets for COLD days, according to our readers.

The best audiobooks for easy listening (according to our readers)

The very best tips from our readers' morning routines

How our readers split up their household chores.

We hosted some very special guests…

An interview with Eric Kim on his cookbook, Korean American!

Salads as self-care, with Jess Damuck.

Writer Haley Nahman drops by for a guest edit!

3 Good Things with Food and Culture Writer Bettina Makalintal

We dove into some complex topics together…

What to do when you've outgrown a friendship.

GNI readers share how they're feeling about their ambition right now.

How to recover from your perfectionist tendencies, with Liz and Mollie.

Our readers’ thoughts on how to make friends these days (including one genius and funny tip).

And we rounded up some of the best books and more…

The Best Books to Read This Fall, According to Our Favorite Bookish People

The best fall cookbooks.

Reader, I Tried Them: Some Really Fancy Candles

A themed newsletter on low-stakes arts and crafts.

Stay Cozy winter care package!

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This Week's Reads

What does it mean to really, truly rest? (SELF)
All the things we debated in 2022 (NYT gift link) — A pretty good, if dizzying, recap.
Taking Care While Being Around Family This Holiday Season (Culturally Enough)
2022 was the year we had too many microtrends (The Cut)

Endnote: Thanks again for reading and being here. If we've got just one wish for the new year, it's that you share this newsletter with any friends you think might enjoy it. We'd love to continue growing and doing this thing, and your support can make that happen! Thank you. (Here's your unique referral link you can copy and paste: https://sparklp.co/2bd325dd)

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issue #298: all your favorites from 2022 💟

This Week's Picks

Thinking about trying out a dry (or just dry-er) January?

Our Most Popular Newsletters of 2022!

This Week's Reads

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