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January 12, 2026
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Magpie Icebreakers: Winter 2026 Edition.

Musings + Essays

A roundup of nosy and fun little ice breaker questions to warm up this Monday in January.

About Jen Shoop

Meet The Author
January 11, 2026
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The Magpie Diary: Jan. 11, 2026.

Musings + Essays
January 10, 2026
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Winter Watches + the Magic of Eight.

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January 9, 2026
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Micropost: Two Surprise Winter Sales to Shop!

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January 9, 2026
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What I Loved Wearing This Week: 1.9.2026.

Classic Style
January 9, 2026
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What Would My 70-Year-Old Self Say?

Learnings
January 8, 2026
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I Hope There’s a Lot of This in 2026 —

Musings + Essays
January 8, 2026
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What to Wear: Mid-Winter Days.

Classic Style
January 7, 2026
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Quince Finds + Favorites: January 2026.

Classic Style
January 7, 2026
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I Know There Is a Word for This —

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January 6, 2026
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Designer Bags for the New Year: Sale Edit.

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January 6, 2026
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On Whimsy —

Musings + Essays
January 5, 2026
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Building No-Skip Underwear + Pajama Drawers.

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