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The Double Shift

Katherine Goldstein

Eight Things That Make My Life a Lil Better (Audio)

MAR 6, 202413 MIN
The Double Shift

Eight Things That Make My Life a Lil Better (Audio)

MAR 6, 202413 MIN

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<p><em>After all of the intensity of being a business lady and switching platforms in the last few weeks, I thought I’d change gears with this occasional beloved series on a wide range of things that make my life better. None of these are a substitute or solution for a robust social safety net or a society that values care, but they are still fun. Nothing in this list is sponsored, and not all require purchases to experience.</em></p><p>If you love audio newsletters and what to try out our membership program, go to <a target="_blank" href="https://thedoubleshift.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=14ecd411">thedoubleshift.substack.com/listeners</a> for a free 30-day trial.</p><p>Recommended Links:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.shopzuri.com/">Zuri Kenya Dresses</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rduiidt-doubletree-suites-raleigh-durham/">The DoubleTree Inn and Suites</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ukiyosense.com/collections/infusers/products/ukiyo%E2%84%A2-wood-glass-stainless-steel-reusable-tea-infuser">Ukiyo Teacup</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/app">The Substack App</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mylocopops.com/sundry">Locopops</a></p><p><em>If you love the Double Shift, I think you’ll also love: </em></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/matriarchyreport">Matriarchy Report</a><strong>:</strong> Journalists and have a great weekly newsletter focusing on solutions to issues around care work and family life. Their formats include personal essays, Q&As with authors and experts of all kinds, as well as original reporting. I was honored that they recently featured my work at New America under the awesome titles <em>8 Great Gifts for Caregivers</em> and <em>Every Time Motherhood Radicalizes Someone, an Angel Gets Its Wings</em>. Check out their great work and give ‘em a Subscribe.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/youngna">Making it Work</a>: If you liked this edition of The Double Shift newsletter, you’ll love the thoughtful recommendations from ’s great newsletter. Her taste is impeccable (or just very similar to mine) and well-researched, especially in the books department for both kids and adults. Also, I love that she makes great recommendations <a target="_blank" href="https://youngna.substack.com/p/kids-do-not-need-gifts-for-every?utm_campaign=email-half-post&#38;r=2i5e&#38;utm_source=substack&#38;utm_medium=email">without being overly consumerist</a>, which feels like a fine line sometimes. I think you’ll love it as much as I do.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://thedoubleshift.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">thedoubleshift.substack.com/subscribe</a>