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Christy Moyer's avatar

Love Tangle - everyone should read them!! And as an avid collage-lover, I added that book to my cart immediately.

Keep us posted on the swimsuit ~*journey*~ - I believe the one I'm still wearing is technically a maternity suit which is asbsolutely unnacceptable nearly 4 years postpartum!!! I've eyed the Left on Friday suits for awhile and may need to take the plunge (pun intended) this summer.

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Alex Steele's avatar

Oooo yes I have never tried them but heard good things! I have the fun challenge of being a 34AA with a permanent first trimester baby bump 😅 so we’ll see what ends up working! Helps that I’ve reached an age where I am perfectly fine with looking how I look (most of the time) 🩷

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Kelli Pease's avatar

Thanks so much for sharing my cut flower garden article, Alex! P.S. obsessed with that anthro dress 😍

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Alex Steele's avatar

I love your newsletter! And yes... let's all order one and have a party lol

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Kelli Pease's avatar

Thank you!! I love yours too! I'm 100% in - I'll take care of the flowers 😘🌸

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Alex Steele's avatar

Wow I have never seen La Blanca - this is the precise butt coverage I’m seeking! Will definitely report back on the Aerie suit as well! Tysm Hannah 🥰🥰🥰

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Bretta Hutchinson's avatar

Left on Friday have great swimsuits for the post pregnant and all bodies!

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Alex Steele's avatar

You’re the second person to recommend - I MUST try!! Thank you Bretta!

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Darcy's avatar

Thank you for the Tangle recommendation - can't wait to start reading. I've been an ostrich about the state of the country and the world for the last month, but time to reengage (at least a bit -- I try to channel my inner Stoic about a lot relating to politics).

Can't wait to read the advice on cut flower gardens - I really want to have one this year. Thanks

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Alex Steele's avatar

good luck with your garden! i think it sounds like the perfect antidote to all the vitriol we're burying our heads to avoid...!

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Emily Brown's avatar

I’m obsessed with my YouSwim suit. And I think every style and color they make are beautiful. But the post kids swimsuit debacle is so real.

I loved the mini book report here, it’s so fun to hear what other people are reading. I just started Linda Holmes’ latest book (Back After This) and it’s delightful.

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Alex Steele's avatar

i am SO excited about youswim, wowww!! i love all their models too!

adding back after this to my audible wish list! you always have great recs.

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Lacey Meier's avatar

The Anthro dress is TO DIE FOR!

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Alex Steele's avatar

isn't it? i showed it to my 10-year-old last week and she said has brought it up multiple times, haha.

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Liz's avatar

“Anyone can change because anyone can choose” - I love this. A beautiful perspective on how you navigate the important relationships in your life with politics (I can relate!). Tucking this in today.

Did The Wright Brothers mention the Wright sister? I know she was a huge part of their success but has largely been written out of history (I can’t even remember her name). Would love to find an engaging account that cements her into my head.

Loved this collection, as always.

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Alex Steele's avatar

thank you liz! yes - the book talked about katharine extensively. she and their dad were so much a part of the brothers' success! i think you'd like the way david mccullough told her story.

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Adrianne Coleman's avatar

I’m sitting right beside you in the angst over the political situation we are in, and the double distress of trying to navigate this with people I love who voted for he who won’t be named. What a freaking disaster zone. Haven’t heard of Tangle but really look forward to checking it out. Love your newsletter every week!!

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Alex Steele's avatar

thank you so much AD! he who must not be named, exactly! haha! i think you'll really like tangle, you'll have to let me know.

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