Avoid Getting Pinched...

Good morning, ladies! In today’s issue:

• St. Patrick’s Day: Everything you need to get ready.

• Cold plunges: Some science for this trend.

• Mayor of Chicago: She gone.

• Mullets: They’re back.

HOME: Be the O’Hostess with the O’Mostest. St. Patty’s Day must-haves that will bring the luck of the Irish to your St. Patty’s Day party (whatever your heritage). I’m gushing over this hand-crafted stoneware. Create a tablescape: think earthy stone and clay pots mixed with vintage white lace and any fresh greenery. Here’s a little flower inspiration for your tablescape, or throw down a a plaid piece of fabric with thrifted brass candlesticks and some monochromatic blooms. What to serve? Guests will love this Irish Soda Bread (here’s a gluten-free version), and you’ll love it for breakfast the next day. Warm up with this Irish French Onion Soup, fish&chips, and a little green salad (because, #health). Avoid getting pinched with these outfit ideas! Pretty in green necklaces and this top. Show a bit of the luck of the Irish with this fancy maxi dress or go wild with this frock. If you are overwhelmed, lean on an old Irish saying: “May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.” 

MOTHERHOOD: What’s the difference between a toddler and teen? Apparently, not much. (IYKYK). If your toddler or your teen aren’t model citizens, become one yourself. Don’t have those ages in your life? I’m sure there’s at least one aggravating co-worker you can think of!

BODY: Baby, it’s cold outside … and in my shower. Cold plunges are so hot right now. Research shows they increase dopamine 250% even after only 11 minutes cold exposure per week. Don’t worry- that’s a total number spread out throughout the week. Also - cold plunges might cause fat loss? A new study shows women don’t experience fat loss as much as men do, but anxiety decreases, sleep quality improves, and short and long term pain and inflammation are relieved. Bring on the ice, ice, baby.

Ohio: Oh no, not again! Another train derailment in Ohio this week. Which begs the question: how many times a year do trains derail in the US? For East Palestine, one is enough. Currently a new plan is in place to excavate the contaminated soil and continue air monitoring at East Palestine. Meanwhile, locals continue to band together.

POLITICS: Chicagoans put their foot down [eye roll emoji]. Chicago’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, lost in the Democratic primary. She’s the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose reelection. Chicagoans were fed up with gun violence, an annual homicide record, and car jackings and robberies, I guess. Never forget this dystopian nightmare — we aren’t going to miss the ‘Rona Destroyer.’

CARS: The ultimate backseat driver. Internet sleuths discovered a new patent filing by Ford. It would create “a certain level of discomfort” for drivers who have fallen behind on payments. Think: “Dude, where’s my car?” but you’re still in it.

• Death by neti pot.

• Nobody asked for it, but they are back anyway.

• Walgreen says no abortion pill in some of its stores.

• A peek into young F. Scott Fitzgerald's love life.

• Nature finds a way … at Walmart?

Mr.6am - “I’ve put in a request to have /\ this graphic changed to a guy smoking a pipe, but in the meantime … what have I been thinking about? Stress, sadly — so, I’m trying this box breathing technique. Also, how to change my mindset with gratitude exercises: my job is the dream of the unemployed, my house is the dream of the homeless, my smile is the dream of the depressed, my health is the dream of the ill.

(Gotta love our Mr6am! 🥰) Have an amazing rest of your week!

Until Saturday,