💌 tongue scraping, the best linen pants, baked blueberry lemon french toast

TODAY IS THURSDAY, APRIL 10

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: tongue scraping for bad breath, surviving a girls trip, hair perfume and body
mist
• this week’s read: The Paper Palace
• recent articles: the best linen pants for spring
• quote: on life
• add to cart: spring stroll
• recipes to try: baked blueberry lemon french toast
• ICYMI

WELLNESS: CAN TONGUE SCRAPING REALLY CURE BAD BREATH?
You ever meet someone and your connection feels a little too meant to be? The invisible string theory may be your answer. It stands by the fact that the univerfse connects people and events in ways that feel too meaningful to be coincidences and is rooted in spirituality rather than science. A lot of people have taken to social media to share their stories of reconnecting with past acquaintances, finding lost things, or experiencing encounters that seem orchestrated by an unseen force. While not scientifically proven, psychics and spiritual experts believe this concept encourages trust in the universe and a sense of divine timing. By embracing the invisible string theory, people can let go of anxiety, notice serendipitous moments, and believe that what is meant for them will find them.

TRAVEL: SURVIVING A GIRLS TRIP & STAYING FRIENDS
Going on a friends’ trip sounds like a dream, but it can quickly test your friendship if you're not prepared. Travel shakes up routines, tightens personal space, and makes those small quirks (like chronic lateness or over-planning) feel much bigger. The key to keeping things smooth? Set clear expectations upfront—talk about travel styles, budgets, and must-do activities before the trip. Give each other breathing room, don’t be afraid to set small boundaries, and definitely resist the urge to gossip mid-trip. Sprinkle in some unstructured downtime, communicate directly if tensions arise, and wrap things up with gratitude. With a little intention, your getaway can strengthen your bond—not strain it.

BUSINESS: HAIR PERFUME AND BODY MIST EXPLOSION
Hair perfumes and body mists are having a major moment—especially among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. What started as a niche product category has exploded, thanks in part to Sol de Janeiro's popularity, with brands like Ouai, Phlur, and Rare Beauty quickly following suit. Sales in the prestige market nearly doubled in 2024, and everyone from indie startups to beauty giants is jumping in with new scents, often co-created with their young audiences. These mists are fun, affordable, and seen as a form of self-expression—perfect for layering, switching up daily, and matching the vibe of an outfit. As more brands enter the space, the market is getting more competitive, more creative, and way more personal.

Elle, a 50 year old happily married mother of three, awakens at “The Paper Palace”—the family summer place which she’s visited every summer of her life. But this morning is different because last night Elle and her oldest friend Jonas crept out the back door into the darkness and shared sexually intimate moments with each other for the first time…all while their spouses chatted away inside. Now Elle will have to decide between the life she’s made with her genuinely beloved husband, and the life she always imagined she would have had with her childhood love, Jonas. The Paper Palace considers the tensions between desire and dignity, the legacies of abuse, and the crimes and misdemeanors of families.

ON LIFE: We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. — Joseph Campbell

Your gentle reminder that growth often happens when we release our attachment to how we think things should be, and instead embrace how they are unfolding. Life is truly about surrender, flexibility, and trust. Holding too tightly to our plans can actually blind us to better opportunities or paths that life is offering.

1. Embroidered Dress

2. Polo Suede Mini Shoulder Bag

3. Le Specs Sunglasses

4. Mesh Ballet Flats

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