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Inside Today’s Edition 🦋 

• Navigating the Childless to Childfree Spectrum with Sheri Johnson

• Community: Three Childfree Trips For Ya

• BLUF Writing Technique

• A World of Opportunity: Luxury Hobbies for Childfree Individuals

• Web Gems: The Best Curated For You

Read time: 3-4 minutes

CHOOSING CHILDFREE

Navigating the Childless to Childfree Spectrum with Sheri Johnson

So, you've been chilling in the childfree club for a while, right? Well, you probably know that the journey to child-freedom isn't exactly a stroll down Easy Street. Nope, it's more like a twisted, winding path that can take you from society's pressure cooker of motherhood to the depths of childlessness, and finally, to the sunny shores of being proudly childfree.

Meet Sheri. We sat down with her to chat about how she came to embrace the childfree life, even though, at the time, it felt more like life chose for her.

She speaks openly about her feelings, debunking the myth of maternal instinct, and how she's helping other childless and childfree women boost their self-esteem. 

CHILDFREE TRAVEL

Nothing beats mingling with fellow childfree folks in person. Check out these 3 awesome childfree trips — planned specifically for our community!

May 2-3, Orlando, Florida
LaShundra Thomas and friends have planned a Childfree Meetup for 2 days at Disney Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios. Tell your boss you’re taking PTO!

May 24-28, Raleigh, North Carolina
Mia at Blind Tiger Travel is unstoppable! You can still join her March and April trips + she’s added another for May. 👆️ SINKS, this one’s for you!

To snag your spot, slide into Mia's DMs on IG or drop her a line at [email protected] 

November 2-10, Eastern Caribbean
Jared Hansen and Joselyn Leonardo Fernandez have planned an 8-day Caribbean cruise with special hosted parties. Sign up here, then join the Messenger group chat.

Trending 🎥  

Released on digital this week, American Fiction stars three childfree women we love: Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, and Erika Alexander.

Childfree author Nicole Louie says it’s the best thing she’s watched in a long time.

WORK AND FINANCES

BLUF: Bottom Line Up Front

Want to get folks to take action on your emails? Write the bottom line up front.

Research shows we read in an F shape. Across the first few lines.

Then skimming down the left.

Just like you’re

doing here.

😉 

Your BLUF should quickly communicate:

• Why am I receiving this email?

• What information does it convey?

• What important dates or deadlines do I need to know?

See examples of BLUF and non-BLUF writing styles to better understand the difference and when to use this technique.

Another Communication Tip: No Hello. Pretty please don’t say just hello in chat. 🤦 

LIFESTYLE

A World of Opportunity: Luxury Hobbies for Childfree Individuals

Looking for thrilling and indulgent hobbies? Dive into a world of adventure and luxury specifically curated for you. Whether collecting rare whiskey or wine, exploring exotic plants, or indulging in art collecting, there's something for every passion.

Some say the secret to enjoying a hobby is to half-ass it. Ok, let’s go with that.

While societal pressures often push us towards all-or-nothing approaches to hobbies, therapist Rose Fisher advocates for a more relaxed mindset, emphasizing the importance of engaging in activities solely for enjoyment and mental well-being.

WEB GEMS

Big Game Snacking: Even if our team was playing, we’d be here for the food. These best recipes + snack salad will steal the show faster than a surprise album drop.

@seriousfoodfetish

Candy salad trend but make it a chip salad for super bowl #chips #superbowl #snacks #chipsalad #football #suoerbowlsnacks #superbowlfood #... See more

How Annoying We Are: According to HuffPost readers, these are some of the most annoying things childfree people do. Uh, actually, don’t parents do this, too?

Super Bowl’s Ultimate Commercial: Forget the clever ads during breaks, it's all about halftime. With a whopping 12 minutes on air, it's the prime spot that catapults superstars to even greater heights.

A Glimpse into the Future: We enjoyed Casey’s 10-minute video experiencing NYC with Apple Vision Pro. I guess the future is now? It’s crazy to think this is the worst version Apple with ever make.

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