Archive - Downtime

Pantry Favorites: The Snacks, Condiments, and Treats I Always Have Stocked

All the tasty stuff we love to keep on hand.

Jul 23 •

Recs #99: Throw-on dresses, toddler snacks, and new shows to watch

Leaning all the way into summer

Jul 18 •

3 Good Things with Olivia Muenter

The writer and author on the tiny joys that matter, letting go of perfection, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life.

Jul 16 •

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Recs #98: Book cover trends, beach reads, and posting ennui

Happy Friday, LOTS to chat about this week!

Jul 11 •

Recs #97: Ceramic sardines, good linen, and landlines

Holiday weekend edition

Jul 4 •

Summer escapism, in novel form

10 transportive books for summer reading pleasure

Jul 2 •

June 2025

On surviving a heat wave, stately coastal homes, and nostalgia for the old internet.

Jun 27 •

Little rituals, big difference

Tiny acts of care, stolen moments of calm, and one unexpected new habit...

Jun 23 •

A summer food bucket list, gorgeous galettes, and a curly hair hack

Downtime Recs #95 with Rebecca Firkser, author of the new cookbook 'Galette!'

Jun 20 •

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Rebecca Firkser

What’s in my chaotic week survival toolkit + charming nursery finds

This is Downtime Recs #94!

Jun 13 •

I Love a Book That Makes Me Think

A short discussion of "Audition" by Katie Kitamura

Jun 11 •

May 2025

Recs #92: A mini edition of fun things

It's been a busy week!

May 30 •

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