Hi Mamas -

If you’re like us, you may be carrying the heaviness of everything happening in the world or maybe tempted to just tune it out. Some days it feels impossible to look away, and other days it feels even harder to add the headlines and the extra weight on top of lives that are already full.

We can’t solve every world crisis or fix every curveball life throws at us, but we can share little glimmers of happy and doses of joy, ease, and inspiration to help lighten the load where it’s possible.

The Carry™ List is our monthly newsletter of finds that make life feel a little easier and a little brighter.

Drumroll, please 🥁… we’re not carrying it all, but here’s what’s helped lighten the load lately.

Enjoy!
-The Carry™ Team

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 📚 BOOK — In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

A love story with a twist, this novel asks the big question: what if your future didn’t go according to plan? Heartfelt, surprising, and perfect for anyone who likes a little romance mixed with “what-if” life moments.

✉️ What The Happiest Country Gets Right About Work - 8 things I’d import to America after studying work, productivity, and life in Denmark

Denmark consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world, and it turns out work culture plays a huge role. Employees have clear boundaries, shorter weeks, and leaders who prioritize well-being, not just productivity. From efficient meetings to long vacations and a healthy respect for life outside the office, there is a lot we can learn from how work fits into Danish life.

🎬 _{WHAT’S ON}

• Winter Olympics – still going strong! 🏅 Closing ceremonies on Sunday, Feb 22

• Bridgerton Season 4 – out now and holding the #1 spot on Netflix

• Season return to know about: Shrinking Season 3 (Apple TV) – seriously underrated and such a quality watch! 

📅 ^{WHAT’S COMING}

• Reality fans: The Bachelorette returns March 22

• Sports fans: March Madness begins March 15 🏀 Should we do a Carry™ bracket challenge??

🍴 Spring activities and sports are back for many of us. Here are a few dinner ideas that are easy to prep ahead or toss together—perfect for busy nights on the go.

Breakfast For Dinner: Omelets, scrambled eggs, or frittatas with veggies and cheese. Fast, filling, and totally customizable. Add some toast, fruit, or a yogurt parfait on the side if you need something extra.

Make Your Own Bowl: We love a good bowl night. Everyone can customize exactly how they like it, and it’s perfect for using up leftovers too. Here are 8 quick “make your own” bowl ideas for an easy, throw-together dinner!

Dump and Go Crockpot Dinner: Set it and forget it is the name of the game. Toss your ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a warm, comforting meal ready to serve.

“Women make nearly 80% of household spending decisions and carry double the unpaid family work.” – Meg Golightly

We’re not sure we’ll ever stop talking about the mental load moms carry. Even with a helpful partner, it’s hard to feel like your brain can ever close all the open tabs. This post really hit home for us. 💛

Since it’s February and love is in the air, it only felt right to feature a couple. If you’ve never seen these two attempt their tongue-twister commercial, stop what you’re doing and watch. It gets us every single time!

In women’s sports news this month, a story out of the UK highlights just how far we still have to go when it comes to equality on the field. A girls’ football team that won a school title was handed a tiny plastic cup, while the boys’ team received a full-size trophy. The moment left players and supporters asking, “Are we not good enough?” and sparked renewed conversation about unequal treatment in youth sports and how those messages shape the next generation.

We are making strides, but moments like this are a reminder that there is still a long way to go before equal truly means equal.

“What’s one truth about women, power, or public life that we should stop whispering and start shouting?”

This question, posed by Jenna Bush Hager to Samantha Bee, made us pause. We loved it and couldn’t help but think about what we would say. Samantha’s answer is thoughtful and bold. You can read more about it HERE.

💭 How would YOU answer?

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