Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T: January 8-14, 2024
Alison Pegg
Well, week 2 of 2024 has come to an end.
The first full business week of the new year is always especially tough, and this year winter decided to enter the conversation at the end of it. Not that I’m mad, I’m kind of looking forward to a week of cozy hibernation.
Without further ado, here’s my Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T. for Janury 8-14.
Reading
New York Times 52 Places to Go in 2024
Starting the week off with the NYT’s annual list of wanderlust was pretty awesome. I love scrolling through this list each year, the locales and web layout get better each and every year. And it reminded me to schedule PTO for April 8th, the solar eclipse.
Eating
Packable grain bowls for office lunch
Back to the office meant back to meal prepping pack lunches this week. I always try to make something healthy, yet filling, so I’m not wandering to the office snack bowl mid-afternoon. Recently, my lunches have consisted of some sort of grain bowl, with this week’s containing:
Quinoa
Roasted sweet potato
Roasted tofu
Shredded white cheddar cheese
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumber
Arugula
Dressing: homemade maple-mustard vinaigrette
maple syrup, grain mustard, white vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper
Playing
Oh, how I love a k-drama romance. During winter break I started streaming My Demon, and it’s quickly become a “must watch” as new weekly episodes get released. The premise sounds absurd, a wealthy female CEO falls in love with a demon, but the family drama brings suspense (and then some) and the two leads have some of the best chemistry I’ve see in awhile. I’m looking forward to (and a little sad) that the final two episodes air next week.
Obsessing
Noor Earmuffs (Hill House Home)
As the temperatures plunge, my eyes always start to wander to winter accessories I don’t actually need but, in reality, need. Technically, I don’t own any earmuffs. So when Sarah Jacobsen shared these in her substack, The Grand Weekly, a few weeks ago, I couldn’t click on them fast enough. I love the oversized shape (perfect for my melon-sized head), and that they’re all black with a small crystal trim. I’m obsessed.
Recommending
Women’s Fleece Winter Gaiter (Lands End)
Speaking of winter accessories that I already own, this fleece gaitor has been a lifesaver on my winter walks. It layers into my coats seamlessly (no extra bulk!) and is so warm that sometimes I have to roll it down to get a breather. Bonus, it’s on sale right now for a really great price.
Treating
V-Facial Instant Depuffing Face Mask (Clarins)
Sephora included this cult mask in their skincare daily deals this week, and at 50% off, it was too tempting to pass up. After using for the first time, I totally get why this is a beloved beauty product. My skin was tighter, my face less puffy, and my pores were tiny after I washed it off. This will be great for those hairy mornings when I need a little extra help getting myself together.
Cover Photo by Cosmic Timetraveler on Unsplash