Hosts Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, who you might know as the co-founders of the website Of a Kind (RIP!) or the co-authors of the book Work Wife, are all abou...
Back Scratchers, No-Churn Ice Cream Sundaes, and a Remarkable Hair Oil
It’s time to treat ourselves to a good, old-fashioned catch-up. Ready for some updates on workouts, hair styling, hot dogs, and marriage? Kayleen Schaefer’s Elle article “How 50 Pushups a Day Helped Me Cope In an Uncertain World.” Three hair recs: Ranavat Fortifying Hair Serum, the Dyson Airwrap, and Christophe Robin Temporary Color Gel. Shoutout to PDT, the speakeasy behind Crif Dogs, and the Turkey and the Wolf Cookbook by Mason Hereford and JJ Goode. High-end fun?! Claire’s beloved Kikkerland back scratcher; Cam’s beloved Champagne poppers. “62 Extremely Passionate Recommendations” ℅ Harling Ross’s Gumshoe Substack. Looking for a little pick-me-up? Share what’s been cheering you up lately at 833-632-5463, [email protected], @athingortwohq, or in our Geneva. Launch your store on Shopify and get a $1-a-month trial with our link. YAY.
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Incense, Italian Hand Gestures, and Dating with Upasna Barath (the Newest 831 Stories Author!)
Ah, we can’t wait for you to get to hang with Upasna Barath! We chat *THINGIES* with the author and playwright—and also discuss her experience writing Comedic Timing, a modern bi-awakening with exceptional dialogue and the most charming friendships. It’s the next exceedingly delightful 831 Stories release, out tomorrow! Upasna’s Thingies include incense in the mornings (Upstate Stock’s Albany Black Spruce, specifically), scented body oil over perfume (Nuxe FTW), a red lip with no makeup ( Violette Bisou Balm—and maybe she’ll try Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon?), Italian hand gestures, a heating pad, meaningful apologies, and Opsin Archive ceramics. Also, onions are approaching A Moment in untraditional formats (as in, on feet?)? Keith Haring helps us define cutie eyes—shoutout to Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring by Brad Gooch—and even if you can’t make it to Luna Luna, check out the original posters and merch. What does a meaningful apology look like to you? Share at 833-632-5463, [email protected], @athingortwohq, or in our Geneva. Treat your hair to Nutrafol. Take $10 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. Launch your store on Shopify and get a $1-a-month trial with our link. YAY.
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How We’re Taking Care of Ourselves, Brought to You by OSEA
In the throes of everything 2025 is throwing at us, we’re discussing how we approach wellness and the small things we do to take care of ourselves (at least a little bit!!!). Major thanks to OSEA for bringing us this episode—10% off your first order with the code ATHINGORTWO! Can we start with some praise for OSEA’s Undaria Algae Body Butter? It absorbs quickly, it feels excellent, and it’s making Claire actually moisturize every day. Claire is also exercising with Cam, opting for phone calls over Zooms, going on “do not disturb” more often, making lunchbox drawings, and watching TV on her phone while doing other things. Erica’s getting an actual desk setup, eating a fulfilling lunch (shoutout to Chris Gayomali’s Heavies Substack about soup), revisiting her five-year journal, maintaining a saved sentence archive practice, and having high-end fun and heavy snacks. How are you taking extra care of yourself right now? Let us know at 833-632-5463, [email protected], @athingortwohq, or in our Geneva. Give your skin a New Year glow-up with clean, clinically tested skincare from OSEA and get 10% off your first order sitewide with code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.
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Our Top Thingies of Last Year
Before diving into the newness of 2025, we wanted to reflect on our top Thingies of last year. Fashion, framing, food, and a full-blown flurry of favorites ahead! Claire’s best-of Thingies include the PJ Library, Wisp, Épice Paris, Bluesafe24 glasses, Caro Chambers, and the Natori Bliss Girl Brief. Erica’s Thingies of the year include Biryani Bol, Nelle Atelier (specifically their Laura style), Susan Orlean’s Wordy Bird Substack, Framebridge, Buena Vista Social Club the musical, and, of course, Josh Hartnett’s return. What were your 2024 Thingies? Let us know at 833-632-5463, [email protected], @athingortwohq, or in our Geneva! Download the free Zocdoc app and book that doctor’s appointment now. Launch your store on Shopify and get a $1-a-month trial with our link. YAY.
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Goop Kitchen, Isitpacked.com, and the Slow Death of Ellemenohpee
It’s time to let your inner Larry David out because we have THOUGHTS to SHARE! Gen Alpha has a new (jarring??) way to learn their alphabet. We were suspicious of isitpacked.com for planning a Disneyland trip, but we’ve changed our tune. Things we won’t shut up about include OSSA phone straps and Goop Kitchen. Let’s discuss Uggs, shall we? Do you/kids in your life have daily affirmations? If so, send them in at 833-632-5463, [email protected], @athingortwohq, or pop them in our Geneva! Learn from the best with MasterClass and get up to 50% off when you use our link.
Hosts Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, who you might know as the co-founders of the website Of a Kind (RIP!) or the co-authors of the book Work Wife, are all about discovery and enthusiasm. We've heard this weekly podcast described as a 'unique mix of urgent discussions of non-urgent things and thoughtful discussions of important, and often otherwise ignored, things,' and we're very much on board with that take.
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