A Thing Or Two We’re Doing Besides Going Round And Round

If you’re getting a good, old-fashioned winter break—and how we hope you are!—we have a whole slew of book recs from the past year should you want/need them. Stay cozy over there.

erica’s things

• Daring someone to top this calendar. 
   

• Connecting with some comics.
   

• Subbing a revelatory rinse for shampoo + conditioner most days. Kind of can’t believe how well it works (and how satisfying that is).
   

• Landing the type of reaction to a kid present that earned this a spot in the gift drawer. 

claire’s things

• Never not relishing the discovery of a great tortilla chip.
   

• Gifting this sweet little starter kit to the person in my life who’s been wanting to try her hand at painting. Perhaps that person is also you, and this is your 2024 resolution gift-to-self?
   

• Combatting pre-5 p.m. sunsets with as much warm glow as possible care of these and these.
   

• Reminding you that the best cornbread has kernels in it—and involves minimal time and skill to make. 
   

• Prepping for the other big New Year festivities.