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Ella McMahan / Requests

Best hotel for a solo stay in Portland, ME? Also, is mid-October too late to go? Want something cute but not over the top spendy- thinking about going mid week- would love to be able to walk everywhere!

The Press Hotel
Today·1 response

Most comfortable (doesn’t crunch toes, arch support, doesn’t rub on the heels) sandals or flats or shoes to bring on trips to warm locations that aren’t runners? Want to be a cute fashion girl but be comfortable

Stegmann Layna Leather Wedge Sandal
Women's Clara Slingback Sandal
Shepherdess Ankle Strap Sandal | Penelope Chilvers
Crocs Soho Y Strap Sandals
4d·5 responses

Singapore recs please! Going in Nov for 3 nights and staying at the W - shops, food, things to see/do, etc!! Will be a part of our honeymoon so also down to do relaxing activities like spas

Singaporean Ice Cream Sandwich
Common Man Coffee Roasters
Atlas Bar
Tanjong Beach Club
7d·10 responses

Melbourne, Byron Bay, and Sydney recs pls!!! Going in Nov and will have ~5 days in each spot. Food, shops, beaches, things to do, I want it all!!! Going for our honeymoon

Royal Botanical Garden Sydney
Bronte Baths
R. M. Williams
State Library of Victoria
7d·29 responses

What’s your favorite way to incorporate play in your life that isn’t a solo craft or competitive game/sport?

Disco Therapy DIY Croissant Kit
Arts and crafts with friends!
Learning to skateboard at age 41
Riding a Bike
8d·27 responses

Tips for surviving a 17 hr flight! Flying SF to Singapore in Nov. Never been on a flight this long and feeling nervous! We splurged for lie flat seats, but we get on at 9am so I’ll probably be awake for quite a bit of the flight. I’m not the type to watch 10 movies in a row. Send your recs!

Sleep Band
Trtl travel pillow
Snoozeband
Stick to a schedule
8d·31 responses

Any recs for a daily planner that’s good for freelancers? Want something that I can throw in my purse easily, I can have scheduled times for meetings, and I can list my to dos/prios for the week and day. Must have full yr in the one book

hobonichi techo A6 planner
Hobonichi Techo 2026 Cousin (January Start)
The happy planner
22d·4 responses

What’s the best/your favorite way to recycle or get rid of old textiles that can’t be donated? Things like blankets, pillows, etc! Most thrift stores in CA won’t take stuff like that but it feels wrong to put it in the trash!

Trashie bags for closet cleanouts
Creative reuse centers
8w·4 responses

What do you do to help yourself when there’s too much grief to carry? And what can you do for others who recently lost someone?

Grief Is for People (Sloane Crosley)
breathing
take short-term disability for mental health (if you can)
Cleo Sol - Know That You Are Loved
12w·16 responses

Recommendations for cute, colorful and different salad plates that pair well with white dinner plates! Not Ginori.

Our Place Salad Plates
MUD Salad Plates
Maison Balzac Everything Plate
Gustaf Westman Chunky Plates
12w·7 responses

What’s your favorite ritual that keeps you present?

Yoga with Adrienne
sitting on the patio and watching my dog enjoy the yard
yoga and somatic movement
daily rituals of care (not self)
13w·10 responses
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