We first want to say how unbelievably proud and grateful we are to the people of Minnesota. What is happening in their communities, and many others across this country we love, is devastating, terrifying, and un-American. Just like these brave Minnesotans, we have to stay loud, we HAVE to call our representatives (202-224-3121) and demand this to stop. We are unstoppable when we work together.

From Emily: Charlie is what we call “our cozy king” in the house (I’m the cozy queen) and we both lay in our “cozy nest” (two accidentally too big dog pillows turned into floor pillows on the ground in front of the fireplace) to watch whatever we are binging as a family at night (still barreling through 18 years of Survivor, LOL). Let’s just say snuggling and being warm is one of our shared interests (and he’s a 12-year-old boy, so I’ll take ANY way to connect in a special way). Anyway, Elliot, knowing this interest in all things cozy, got him this heated blanket for Christmas, and we’ve been snuggled underneath it every night. It’s a whole ritual where he “readies the nest,” and then we put one of our Anthro faux fur blankets over top of it to seal in the heat. The blanket has four different heat settings and shuts off automatically. It’s VERY dreamy and soft.

Also From Emily: Thanks so much to all of you who subscribed to Brian and my personal Substack. If you missed it, check out his first post here (first two weeks are free), and yesterday I published a post called “My Daughter Wants to Be a YouTuber. Here’s What We Told Her”. It’s more complicated than you think….

Here’s this week’s Instagram highlights:

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Did anyone else indulge in the “We heard 2026 is the new 2016” trend? Well, we did, and man, do we miss it.

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Emily had the honor of being chosen as one of Country Living’s Country Design 100!!

From Arlyn: I’m back this week with some more got-this-for-Christmas recommendations. If you’re looking for modern jewelry that doesn’t have you choosing between groceries and accessorizing (obviously, please pick food over necklaces), I’m here to give a shout-out to Gorjana. I have a handful of pieces from the brand, and even after years of wear, they are still pristine. Mind you, they are not solid gold but perform like they are as long as you take care of them…and even sometimes when you don’t (just avoid any alcohol-based sanitizers, etc.). While they do have fine jewelry, my picks are their fashion pieces that are mostly all under $100—I got this bracelet and this necklace recently, and they look like a million bucks.

From Jess: I know that most of us are likely pretty over talking about protein intake, but in case you aren’t, this is the protein shake that my and Arlyn’s dietitian recommended to me. It’s 30g per can and only 1g of sugar. I found that some of the powders make me a little nauseous, but not this one. I actually get the strawberry flavor (very unlike me), but it’s great, especially over ice. It’s been a huge help (that’s so easy) to reach my daily goals.

From Marlee: This just leveled up my sleep game, and I can’t shut up about it. I’m really bad about consistently taking supplements – I’m subconsciously a very “out of sight out of mind” person, so if I don’t feel immediate results from something, I don’t prioritize it (something I’m working on this year!). But I have been consistently taking the CALM Magnesium powder every night for the past 6 weeks, and I’m kicking myself for not trying this sooner. I struggle on and off with sleep, and for the majority of my adult life, I’ve taken melatonin every night (and if not, special gummies), but I’ve opted out of those things since I started on the CALM and have been sleeping so much better. I wake up feeling rested and not drowsy, and I feel like I’m KNOCKED out and not tossing and turning the way I usually do. Every night, I knock back a glass of magnesium powder and sip on a cup of the Trader Joe’s sleepy time tea about 90 minutes before bed, and together they’re working really well. It’s $20 for the container, which seems like it will last me for months, if not, a year+, but I’ve seen sample-size packs at Whole Foods and other stores if you want to give it a sample. I personally recommend it, but I do feel like I had to take it consistently for it to help, and I know it can cause stomach problems for some folks (not me), so start with a small dose and work your way up. It’s definitely not a miracle drug by any means, but even the act of drinking it as my nightly ritual helps me wind down a ton.

From Gretchen: In keeping with my yoga theme from last week…I decided to treat myself to a couple of pieces from Lululemon. Even when I’m feeling in a spendy sort of mood, I still can’t justify their pricing. Instead, my favorite section to hit up on their site is the “We Made Too Much” tab, where they discount tons of overstock products. Now, as long as you have a physical Lululemon store in your town AND a simple online account with them (free, as far as I know), do not be discouraged by the “final sale” marker. I recently bought a pair of WMTM leggings that I thought would be perfect for hot yoga, but when they arrived, I felt like I’d been punk’d. They were made out of a compression material so robust it would’ve cut me in half the second I went into downward dog. BUT I was able to exchange them in store for a pair I did love, no problem. My order wasn’t all unlucky. Thankfully, I scored a new favorite item from the sale section – this super cute patterned onesie. This one is actually perfect for the hot room. It’s soooo buttery soft, hugs in all the right places, and lets most of my body breathe. So if you’re in the market for some new workout clothes, definitely check out this section before paying full price!

From Mallory: I’ve been seeing all the girlies at my gym wearing cool silver asics and I’ve been influenced!! I tried on these and immediately fell in love. Super comfy, goes with everything, and they make me feel like a 90s mom living her best life in the greatest way.

From Caitlin: Mark your calendars: I will be GLUED to my sofa next Sunday for Netflix’s new series, Glitter & Gold, which follows the world’s 3 premier ice dancing teams on their journey to the Olympics. I don’t talk about it much here, but I was a competitive figure skater for over 20 years – so believe me when I tell you that this will be JUICY (like, we’re talking more drama than Real Housewives – the 3 teams they follow are truly lightning rods in the sport). Everyone is GORGEOUS (I performed in a Stars on Ice show with the American team about 10 years ago, and they physically took my breath away – you have never seen a more beautiful married couple!), the athleticism is astounding, and the competition is so, so, so unbelievably close. The Olympics will be an absolute NAIL-BITER (I’m rooting for Canada, but I have my money on France to win). Binge with me next week so you, too, can fully enjoy the competition with all the context! 

Thank you for spending some time with us, call your reps, and see y’all tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Design by Caitlin Higgins | Styled by Emily Bowser | Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp | From: The Reveal We’ve All Been Waiting For! Caitlin’s Mostly Thrifted, Postmodern Regency Deco Living Room