First, a confession: this week’s newsletter almost didn’t happen. Why? Because my laptop decided to go full diva, crash, and never turn back on. 💻✨ RIP, dear files. And yes—I’ll admit it—I hadn’t backed up most of my work. Rookie move. Cue me scrambling, piecing things together, and muttering some very creative words under my breath.
But here we are—alive, typing from a shiny new (unbudgeted-for) laptop, and reminding you: back up your stuff, friends. Expect the unexpected. And when life hands you curveballs, sometimes the only option is to laugh and say, “Well, that’s life—messy, interesting, and impossible to plan for.”
So this week’s newsletter is shorter than usual, but it’s still packed with a few gems:
🍴 Recipe of the Week:
Lazy Girl Lemon Garlic Pasta
Because sometimes we need a quick win. Toss spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and parmesan. Add spinach if you’re fancy. Done in 12 minutes, tastes like you spent an hour.
❓ Ask a Grown-Ass Woman
Question: “Do I really need to fold the fitted sheet?”
Answer: Absolutely not. Wad it up, shove it in the closet, pour yourself a glass of wine. Life’s too short to battle elastic corners.
💸 $1 Pick & Mix!
Need a pick-me-up that doesn’t require a brand-new laptop budget? I’ve teamed up with some brilliant creators to bring you life-and-biz-changing products—each just $1. Yes, really. Stock up here →
🗓 Don’t Miss This
My FREE workshop is coming up fast—your reset button for the rest of the year. If you’re tired of dragging the same struggles into every January, you’ll want to be there. Save your spot here →
📖 Something Fun to Read
This week’s article: Apparently men over 40 only have two hobbies: fishing and emotionally breadcrumbing… and spoiler alert, neither will get you a second date. Let’s talk about it.”
Thanks for rolling with me through the chaos this week. May your files be backed up, your fitted sheets remain wadded, and your pasta always al dente.
With a laugh and a deep breath,
Jessi
