First Rodeo

First Rodeo

The Weekender // 009

Two buzzy debut novels, a perfect pair of loafers, the "airplane sweatshirt" I fell in love with, an easy way to provide Christmas essentials for people in need in your neighborhood, & much more.

Azora Zoe Paknad
Dec 13, 2025
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Happy Saturday! We’re in peak festive mode. As of today, I’ve written 53 holiday cards (and counting) for business and pleasure. I don’t know about you but I am in PEAK FORM as far as productivity goes— but I’m having the hardest time actually winding down or shutting off at the end of each day, despite being exhausted. I feel like one of those wind-up dolls inside of a McDonald’s Happy Meal circa 2001. But Christmas themed… like an elf…

Speaking of, if you’re in a tizzy— here are my greatest hits to guide you through the holidays:

  • Your holiday peptalk… because festive people live longer, better lives.

  • My holiday gifting spreadsheet that helps me keep track of what’s shipping, arriving when, what’s been dropped off, wrapped or placed under the tree! (Paywall removed.)

  • If you’re scrambling for last minute shopping online, I’d say tomorrow is really your last bet— here’s my guide to what sustainable brands are most worth it and giftable, revised for the holiday season. (Paywall removed.)

I’m…

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