TODAY IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 1
WHAT TO EXPECT
• the stories: gray jeans, jumping as exercise, AI fueling small businesses
• this week’s read: the mountain is you
• in collaboration with: Eberjey
• recent articles: winter wellness trends that everyone’s talking about
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• recipes: marry me gnocchi
• ICYMI
FASHION: GRAY JEANS ARE GOING TO BE STYLED WELL
Gray jeans are becoming the wardrobe neutral fashion girls are reaching for when the blue feels too expected and black feels too heavy. Although it may seem like gray jeans are difficult to mesh, they’re versatile; pairing just as well with white tees + knits as they do with blazers, boots, or ballet flats for a polished, everyday look. The key is treating them like a modern neutral: effortless, adaptable, and chic without trying too hard.
WELLNESS: JUMPING EXERCISES TO LIVE LONGER
Jumping isn’t just for kids—it turns out a few minutes of hops, skips, or jumps a few times a week can seriously support bone strength, balance, and longevity as you age. Even as little as 30 jumps can help slow bone loss, improve coordination, making it one of the simplest, most underrated ways to invest in your future health.
BUSINESS: AI IS FUELING SMALL BUSINESSES + GROWTH
AI is quickly becoming the great equalizer for small businesses. Founders are finding help in launching faster, operating on the leaner end, and competing with companies that are quite larger than them. From automating marketing and customer service to streamlining operations and product development, these tools are lowering the barrier to entry across industries. Easy to say that smart use of AI isn’t about replacing people, it’s about giving entrepreneurs leverage where they need it most.
IN COLLABORATION WITH
If spoiling yourself with luxurious PJs or loungewear isn’t on your 2026 to do list, it is now. Eberjey’s pieces are known to make you look + feel great. For the past 25 years, they have created a space where you can feel truly yourself. A state of mind where the outside world fades and your inner voice reigns.
If the new year has you thinking less about doing more and more about getting out of your own way, this one’s for you. The Mountain Is You is a reminder that the biggest obstacles in our lives are often internal—our habits, fears, and patterns we keep repeating. It’s reflective, motivating, and perfect for reading slowly, highlighter in hand, as you reset your mindset and step into the year ahead with more clarity and self-trust.
ON HARD WORK: Nothing will work unless you do. — Maya Angelou
Belief in yourself isn’t passive, it’s something you activate through action. Talent, opportunity, or encouragement alone won’t create momentum…you have to engage first.
This is that recipe that’ll take you 30 minutes start to finish & turns out exquisite. It’s creamy, decadent, and has just a bit of kick to get you going.
