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Hi, hello and good afternoon, old and new friends. I’m so excited you’re all here for the launch of Sidekick. In this newsletter (and on our Instagram and Twitter), you’ll find trusted recs to help you level up your personal and professional lives, and wind down when you need to take five.

My No. 1 goal is to break your computer with the number of tabs I’ve made you open.

If you’re new here, feel free to hit reply and introduce yourself. My inbox is always open to chat about your feedback on Sidekick, new direct-to-consumer brands, and the podcast, How I Built This.

Oh, and I can’t forget. To celebrate today’s launch, we’re doing a giveaway with our friends at Bose. You can find the details at the bottom of the newsletter.

– Rachel Cantor

Hot Topic

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Let’s get to know each other. First question: What are your hobbies? Mine include running, reading the staff member picks at independent bookstores, and Zillow surfing. If you, too, spend your afternoon breaks mindlessly scrolling through beachfront mansions in Malibu, I’ve got a few more things you might enjoy:

This TikToker roasts Zillow McMansions.
Vintage treasures on the Cheap Old Houses Instagram.
Luxurious, million-dollar homes that remind me of the old HGTV show, Extreme Homes.

Brain Food

Read

One thing we’re grateful for this year: all the books that got us through 2020.
Check out Eater’s guide to the holidays at home.
When’s the last time you called an old friend or actually scheduled self-care Sunday into your Google Calendar? Thought so. Avoid WFH burnout with these expert tips.
I’ve come to grips with the fact that owning 0.003 Bitcoins won’t fully allow me to hit my retirement goals, so I’m going by this trusted money advice from financial planners. And for more personal finance tips, I recommend following Millennial Money with Katie on Instagram.

Listen

Groove to the official Sidekick launch playlist.
Sounds for every mood and occasion—from the best wake-up songs to tunes that make you feel grounded.
On this podcast episode, you’ll level up your pie-making skills with the pie artist herself, Lauren Ko, author of Pieometry.

Watch

Venture into the Barefoot Contessa’s East Hampton kitchen and take a peek at her favorite things. Her homemade vanilla is the star.
When you miss your fam, consider watching one of these movies.
Singer Maggie Rogers appeared on the most recent episode of Sesame Street. I’m hoping this song comes out on Spotify.
A TikToker documented what it’s like to quarantine in Australia.

Good Eats

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My bookmarks bar is loaded with potential recipes for my Thanksgiving menu, but I can’t stop daydreaming about this Southern Mac & Cheese. It’s definitely making an appearance on the Cantor fam table.

Reply, and let me know your go-to Turkey Day sides.

Sponsored by Bose

So this is what our favorite song sounds like….

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That means no more unwanted noise—just the sound of crisp, clear audio and a rich, deep bass.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds let us jam longer (up to 6 hours on a single charge) and jam harder (because they don’t fall out when we dance like fools).

Start appreciating the finest details in your music.

Try Bose QuietComfort Earbuds today.

Try It, Buy It

Try It

Stay on task: Baller To Do is the ultimate no-list to-do list. It’s inspired by the Eisenhower matrix, a task management tool.
On the rocks: 10 alternatives to the most hyped-up bourbons. These bottles will make a great dad gift this holiday season.
Please hold: This ingenious site provides the most direct phone number and approximate wait times for customer service support lines.

Buy It

Go natural: Plan an at-home spa day with clean beauty products, starting with this Counter+ Charcoal Facial Mask from Beautycounter. It gives you that tingly sensation that makes you feel like the mask is detoxing your face.
Set the table: Is it weird to geek out over porcelain? Made In’s classic red-rimmed plates are durable and restaurant-quality. P.S. I just discovered their site is offering up to 30% off right now.

Eye Candy

Yener Torun

Yener Torun spreads positive vibes through his colorful photography. More Push Pop apartment designs, please.

Giveaway

You’re almost the bottom of the first edition of Sidekick. Enjoying yourself? About to tell your friends they should sign up?

Before you share the newsletter, wait. There could be some pretty sweet gear in it for you.

Introducing the Sidekick launch giveaway

When you share Sidekick using your unique link, you’ll be entered to win one of 10 pairs of Bose QuietComfort® Earbuds. And 1 referral = 1 ticket, so the more you share, the greater chance you have of securing audio bliss.

This (U.S. only) giveaway ends at 11pm ET next Monday, Nov. 30.

Share to win.

We’re building an active Sidekick community on social, so be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You’ll find some exclusive social-first recommendations and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Sidekick.

Sources have told me it’s Thanksgiving this Thursday, so we’re taking the day off. I’ll see you on Friday for a special edition newsletter.

Your internet Sidekick,
Rachel

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