One Year of The Second Act!
A sweet little milestone, and a whole lot of gratitude
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This month marked one whole year of The Second Act. One year of hitting publish. Sending reflections, some tender, some thoughtful, some inspiring and some just honest, out into the world. And trusting they’d land where they were meant to
And somehow… they did. Over 100 of you are here now, not just clicking, but really reading. Sending notes that say “me too,” “I needed this,” or simply, “thank you.”
I still get misty every time.
So today, I’m here to say: Thank you for showing up.
For supporting, reading, replying, and making this space feel like a conversation instead of a monologue. You’ve made this first year more meaningful than I ever imagined.
A Little Gift: 20% Off All Subscriptions
To celebrate, I’m offering 20% off paid subscriptions now through next Sunday 7/6 and yes, that includes current subscribers, too!
If you’ve been considering an upgrade, this is a lovely time to treat yourself (or gift it to a friend who might need a little cozy inbox magic).
With this sale, an annual subscription to The Second Act comes out to just $4.00 a month, a monthly subscription is on sale for $5.60 a month for the next 12 months.
Paid subscribers will get access to:
The nitty gritty, behind-the-scenes life updates. These are the posts where I go deeper, sharing the personal reflections and real-life moments that don’t always make it into the public feed.
My upcoming Summer Capsule Wardrobe Guide (launching this week!) I do these for each season for paid subscribers.
Curated seasonal, themed, and thoughtfully organized book lists, perfect for your next library trip with your littles (and for your own TBR pile, too). A cozy companion for readers of all ages.
As well as my weekly Petite Pause posts and Sunday Editions that are free to all subscribers.
A paid subscription gives you full access to past issues!
Are you already a paid subscriber and want to take advantage of the discount?
Here’s how:
Resubscribe at the discounted price using the link below.
Also, A Tiny Refresh
The Second Act got a little glow-up for year two. Not a full rebrand, more like a fresh coat of paint.
You’ll notice small shifts over the coming weeks:
Softer colors. A cleaner layout. Category names that reflect the heart of this space a bit more clearly.
A couple you’ll see right away:
Lovin’ Lately → Petite Pause
Same spirit, new name. Still dropping on Fridays. Your end-of-week scroll break. A cozy little catch-up full of links, loves, and things I can’t stop talking about. A spark of inspiration you didn’t know you needed.Thoughts → C’est la vie
This feels just right for the reflective, messy-beautiful, personal essays I share each Tuesday, the musings, the little lessons, the everyday magic of The Second Act with a french twist.
More updates are on the way, but everything you love is staying right here, just with a softer, more aligned feel.
So here’s to another year of slowness, stories, and brave reflections. Here’s to whatever your second act looks like, and to walking it together.
With so much love and gratitude,
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