September Receipts
Not going to lie: This month had its ups and downs.
Hello! I’m taking a page from my friend
’s playbook and trying something new this month: a September recap. Here’s a peek at everything that went on at The Purse, including some thoughts on the highs and lows of building a media business.September flew by, but we still published some must-reads on The Purse.
1. As I was busy managing back-to-school madness and throwing a massive birthday party, I was glad to be able to tap
of for a guest essay on the mental load of making dinner.2. The Purse hosted our first Giving Circle, and it was a rousing success! Katherine and I kept our collaboration going, raising more than $5,000 for North Carolina progressives via The States Project. And it’s not too late to donate! Right now, your money will go even further thanks to matching donations!
3. This month’s Division of Labor featured platonic life partners
and , who are very busy running a business and raising a 1-year-old together in Brooklyn (and writing the newsletter). Speaking of DoL, I’d love to find a same-sex couple to share their story. Know anyone who fits the bill? They can fill out the form here.4. Paid subscribers got an extra edition of Home Economics this month, featuring a family of five living in the Bay Area on $205,000 a year. I enjoyed learning about how their eco-consciousness aligns with their frugality. I always love how saving money and saving the Earth can go hand in hand.
5. We wrapped up September with a free edition of Home Economics, featuring a 35-year-old single woman who still lives at home. I love the comments on this story—more supportive than I anticipated, TBH. The Purse readers are the best! I really believe by showing Home Ec subjects kindness, more women will feel comfortable sharing their stories. If you’re interested, fill out the form here.
Other places around Substack
On Chat, we’re talking about kids and money.
Also, over on the
chat, and I are hoping to find someone who lost their job who wants to share a Home Economics for November.On Notes, I really appreciated
including The Purse on a list of people having interesting money conversations on Substack. is a fantastic newsletter! You should definitely subscribe.Loved answering
’s questions for her series The Body, Brain, & Books. And I chatted with about Division of Labor and what I’ve learned while editing the series.Perks for paid subscribers
Just a reminder that paid subscribers also get a chance to win our monthly sweepstakes. This month, I’m giving away a copy of Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe and the newly released paperback edition of A Healthy State of Panic by Farnoosh Torabi, along with some fun supplies to keep those back-to-school vibes going into October. And I’m choosing TWO winners this month!1
We’re trying something new for paid subscribers in October: a Zoom AMA, where you get the chance to ask me questions and talk about anything! Join us on Friday, October 11, at 12:30 p.m. ET. You can RSVP at this link!
Coming up in October
A fun In Her Purse featuring
, and .An essay on kids and money.
At the end of the month, a new series all about quitting!
And fingers crossed, hopefully our first IN-PERSON event in New York City! More details soon!
Behind the scenes, it was a challenging month.
(Yes, I added the paywall at the juicy, vulnerable part. Forgive me; I just wasn’t ready to share this with everyone.)