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March 28, 2026
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Things I Didn’t Know I Loved.

Musings + Essays

Morning poetry, street style inspo, books that feel like "You've Got Mail." Pour some coffee and let's dig in.

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March 27, 2026
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What I Loved Wearing This Week: March 27, 2026.

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How I Think about Exercise in My 40s.

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Statement Shorts and Skirts for Spring.

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March 26, 2026
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Seven Fashion Finds That Took Me on Vacation.

Musings + Essays
March 25, 2026
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Spring Bed and Bath Refresh.

Home
March 25, 2026
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A Paean to the Mid-Atlantic.

Learnings
March 24, 2026
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The Cutest Kids’ Everyday Clothing I’ve Found for Spring.

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March 24, 2026
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What Are the Best Family Vacation Spots?

Motherhood
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Splurge v. Save: The Shoe Edit.

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March 23, 2026
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What the Trees Teach Me.

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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Niche Things We Love.

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