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Joanna Goddard Janey aunt

“This week, while visiting friends, we started talking about funny idioms, as one does. In the U.S., when you’re mad at someone, you might say, ‘He’s not the sharpest tool in the shed.’ Our French friend said her family will say, ‘Ce n’est pas la chips la plus croustillante du paquet’ — literally, he’s not the crispiest chip in the bag. Finally, my English aunt Janey (above) said her favorite is, ‘He’s a sandwich short of a picnic.’ Do you have any to add?” — Joanna, founder and editor

klutz craft books

“My seven-year-old has entered her Klutz-book craft era: cat’s cradle, face-painting, and friendship bracelets. I’m happy to report that muscle memory has served me well with the string crafts, and it’s such a time warp to sit cross-legged beside my daughter, trying to remember the words to ‘Miss Mary Mack.’” — Kaitlyn, senior newsletter editor

“Making friends in adulthood feels weirdly high stakes. Should I text her? Should I ask her to hang out? Well, this Instagram reel really made me laugh. Maybe we should all start acting more like kids at the playground and being 100% ourselves. ‘Are you on HRT?’ ‘Have you ever had hemorrhoids??’” — Alison, partnerships director

leesa mattress

My husband Harry and I have been married for almost nine years, and we’re still figuring out how to sleep well in the same bed. He’s a snorer, I’m a sleep-talker; he needs wiggle room and I need TOTAL STILLNESS. So, when our old mattress gave out, I dove deep into research and decided to replace it with a Leesa Reserve Hybrid. What a difference! There is zero motion-transfer, which is half the battle. But the best part? It has that magic combo of support and sink that I’ve always wanted but never actually found. Our cozy bed has officially become the hang-out spot, for kids and cats alike.” — Kelsey, senior editor

What have you been into lately? We’d love to hear.

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