FROM: STELLA

TO: LAURA

1. We finally bought a rocking chair for our nursery! It’s been on my list for a while and I’d been putting off the decision. We finally choose one from GDF Studio and were able to get one at half price (~$80!) by visiting their outlet store in LA.  I love that it matches our modern decor but it is still super comfy!

   

2. I am considering getting a pair of AirPods for when the baby arrives. I think it will be super helpful to not have cords in the way while holding a little one. I am having an internal debate about the purchase and really hoping a deal magically pops up in the near future.
3. I was excited to discover that Hilton and Lyft have a partnership where you can earn Hilton points when riding with Lyft. There is also a bonus right now for 1,000 points after your first ride. I love finding new ways to maximize the way I spend money on travel and earn in new ways.
4. In much less exciting travel news. LAX is ending its curbside rideshare pickups. Now travelers will need to shuttle to an offsite location to get a pick up there. It sounds like getting to the airport is going to become a lot more difficult.

FROM: LAURA

TO: STELLA

1. I’ve had quite the couple of weeks. Our house had a hot water leak that caused mold to grow under the house and in our flooring, so we’ve been out of the house while some work is done, bouncing around a few different places to stay. While packing (in a bit of a rush) I actually referenced my own recent post on traveling with a baby to make sure I had everything I needed for Ernie!
2. Stella and I are both Yelp Elite (for the time being… my review count has definitely slowed with a baby) and I love hearing about the ways the platform is growing and changing. To celebrate their 15th anniversary, Yelp put together a bunch of lists surrounding what people review and a cool infographic detailing food and review trends over the last 15 years.
3. The mother’s room at my office is a little bit lacking in the looks department. While I’m very thankful to be provided a secluded place to pump, I’m going to try to spruce it up a bit so it’s not quite so depressing when I’m there multiple times every day. So far in my cart: this fake tree, a side table, some art, a corkboard, and this mirror.
4. Speaking of work, one of my VPs was recently profiled in this Authority Magazine piece on “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became an Executive.” I’ve looked up to her for a number of years (we actually worked together at my last position, too, so I’ve known her for almost 7 years!) and thought this was a great read.