Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Hey friends!

I've been sick and therefore locked up in my apartment, which is totally giving me flashbacks to the early days of quarantine. This list of the weirdest things that happened during Covid helped me shake myself out of it though. As cooped up as I am, at least no one is hoarding toilet paper 😵‍💫. Anyway, here's the buzzy news I've been reading lately — enjoy! ✨

A tweet about a book went viral, causing it to jump to the top of alllll the lists. As someone who's read it: can confirm it is 100% worth it!
This warm weather has got me back on my hot girl walk grind and that requires a good playlist. I love Spotify's "Dopamine" for feel-good bops that pair well with sunshine and a good mood.
I am obsessed with this adorably kitschy display of "rocks as food" that honestly looks good enough to eat (if I wouldn't break a tooth).

Robert De Niro "Just Had A Baby" At 79

You know Robert De Niro, but did you know he has SIX kids — oh wait, make that seven, since he just casually announced he recently had a baby at the age of 79. That makes the age gap between his oldest and youngest a whopping 51 years. Move over Nick Cannon, there's a new baby crazy man in Hollywood!

Baby Fever

This Japanese-Inspired Method For Truly Flawless Iced Coffee Is My New Go-To — Like, American Cold Brew Could Never Compare

I'll take iced coffee over hot coffee any day, but making it can be tricky and buying it every day gets expensive (why does coffee cost $6 now?!). So when I saw Ross test out a Japanese method for easy — and deliciously smooth — iced coffee, I have to admit I was intrigued. All you need is ice, ground coffee, and hot water...shall we try it?

Brew Me Up

Bouncy Balls Were Used To Film Sex Scenes, One Dress Required A Back Brace, And 37 Other Exclusive Facts About The Filming Of "Queen Charlotte"

I've been binging "Queen Charlotte" on Netflix and have become so obsessed I need *every* last detail about the making of the show. The costumes! The real-life history! The chemistry! It seems I'm not alone, so we rounded up some exclusive facts about the show's filming that will make you love it even more.

Those Sex Scenes Tho 👀

This Couple Went Viral After Sharing Their System For Dividing Up Household Chores, And This Is Genius

Chores are the worst, but if you live with someone you know that chores get even more annoying when they're not evenly distributed. This couple recently went viral for their radical approach to these pesky little tasks, especially because it empathetically takes into account each person's unique strengths and abilities. Might have to give this one a try!

No "Weaponized Incompetence" Here