Today's newsletter was written and curated by Popsugar lifestyle director Kelsey Garcia. The Feel-Good 5 is a daily curation of stories we can't stop talking about. |
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| I fought back tears on the 20-minute drive to my baby shower. Sandwiched between pastel balloons and platters of, well, actual sandwiches, I felt so very silly for feeling so sad. This was supposed to be a fun day — a simple celebration to mark what'd been a very joyous chapter in my life. And yet . . .
A baby shower is perceived to be the big celebratory high point in any pregnancy, but it can come with unexpected emotions. For me, it brought up self-pity, nostalgia pangs, and far more self-reflection than I'd like. ("No thoughts, just vibes" tends to be my preferred mode.) But I can't be alone in this, right? Read more on what "baby shower blues" ultimately taught me about my pregnancy. |
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| Parents might have ditched the scrapbooks and camcorders long ago, but that doesn't mean they're not still meticulously documenting each milestone in their child's life. This is what memory-keeping looks like now, according to parents. |
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| The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders recently received a "life-changing" 400 percent raise. Sorry to flatten your pom-poms, but here's why that still might be far too low. |
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| Sofia Richie is the latest to spread bob propaganda, and it seems like she's enlisted the heat dome to help her in her cause. Only the strongest will resist temptation, I fear. |
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In today's featured column, PS contributor Micaela English recaps her journaling retreat for our Hype Check franchise. |
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In a deluge of screens, scrolling, and Substack, the simple practice of putting pen to paper seems, well, retro. But could that crisp blank page and fresh ink be the secret to dopamine hits and better brain health? Spoiler alert: hell yes. According to a 2024 study in Frontiers in Psychology, writing by hand actually lights up and fires off neural connectivity wires in the brain for a boost of memory and recall. Plus, there's something supernatural about writing by hand: the summoning of the creative muse; the pen, your magic wand, channeling inner incantations onto the page. Thoughts that once ricocheted around in your mind can take an exhale and settle down.
Journaling is part of my morning practice; it's my little bite of tranquility. So, when I stumbled upon journaling expert Laura Rubin and learned she was doing a retreat, I thought, "Oh, this is for me." My previous retreats? Bootcamp marathons with schedules packed tighter than a TikTok star's wedding — HIIT circuits, Downward Dogs, and sweat-soaked hustle. But now, at 40, I've been embracing wellness at a softer, slower pace. While movement remains a core pillar, inner exercises guide me to more zeniths than pounding pavement does. — Micaela English |
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Editors' Picks: My Summer Sleep Saviors |
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Hate sweaty sleep? These are the products that help me stay cool at night. Well, that and air-conditioning. |
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| | | Bedsure GentleSoft Memory Foam Pillows, Set of 2 |
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Not so fast! Here are a few more gems from PS and beyond you might appreciate. |
- Cookbook clubs are on the rise among foodies. Chef's kiss.
- There's a reason you keep having to adjust the volume, and no, it's not just your new noise-canceling headphones: people online are getting louder.
- Learn all about the world of wedding content creators — for couples who want to live in the moment . . . and still want to recap it all on TikTok en route to their honeymoon.
- It doesn't take much to become the "cool basement parent": comfy couches, working WiFi, some pizza rolls. But the lasting benefits are surprisingly plentiful.
- I've been driving around listening to Benét's new album, "Make 'Em Laugh," since it dropped last week, and I can confirm it's the perfect soundtrack for looking longingly out the window. (Eyes on the road though.)
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| We're sharing uplifting, trending, and helpful stories that are all about bringing the joy back to parenting. Explore all the stories on our Playroom destination here. |
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