My Suburban Dopamine Menu
What I'm loving, watching & cooking out here in the 'burbs. Plus Glamour, Southern Living, U.S. News & World Report, HuffPost, & more need sources!
I am so excited to ramp up my Thursday lifestyle series, where I share whatever is inspiring me lately in the home lifestyle space. 🏡
Speaking of… TikTok is a platform that’s really doing it for me these days, so let’s please not ban it, ok? Ok, cool. But I just can’t quite find the time and consistency to post all the ideas I have in my brain (& on my notes app). Am I right? But I did manage to post this video about a new series I’m starting that’s all about romanticizing my life, even though I’m severely uninspired by my new surroundings.
Anyway, the weekend is basically here. And I’m (where else?) home prepping for my bachelorette next week in NOLA, so looking forward to winding down a bit beforehand. Head over to my personal Instagram (@justinedaddio) to follow along in real time on stories.
😎THIS WEEKEND’S ITINERARY (in the ‘burbs):
Friday:
What I’m doing: a Pilates by Izzy home workout in my upstairs “Zen Den” (a home project for another month) followed by a good old-fashioned afternoon of suburban retail therapy (specifically Target, Home Goods & Ulta), grabbing some much-needed home items and last-minute bachelorette stuff.
What I’m watching: Catching up on Severance (Apple TV) and The White Lotus (Max) - like everyone and their mother.
What I’m cooking: Most definitely a steak, which seems to be a Friday tradition at this point. Anyone else crave red meat at least once a week? I make a mean chili garlic noodle bowl with sliced filet, a fried egg & typically bok choy (in the above case broccolini), along with these almond butter cookies for a dessert.
Saturday:
What I’m doing: Getting out in nature. We live on a golf course & while I’m no golf pro, it’s nice getting outdoors and learning something new. So whether it’s golf, pickleball, or just taking a walk (weather permitting), I try to dedicate Saturday or Sunday to that.
What I’m watching: I can’t believe I’ve become someone who can’t finish a long movie in an entire sitting, but I’m only halfway through The Brutalist (& loving it). I’m truly shocked by my lack of stamina or ability to keep my eyes open past 9:30 pm these days, but… it is what it is. I’m looking forward to finally finishing!
What I’m cooking: Finally getting the urge to go out to eat for once. There’s a cute brunch spot here that makes you feel like you’ve been transported to a cafe in France. Order in for dinner (maybe Mexican?). I’ve been averaging one night per week for takeout.
Sunday:
What I’m doing: Taking a drive to Costco & Whole Foods (basically Disney for those of us in our 30s), posting a weekly YouTube vlog, packing for my bachelorette & prepping for Oscar night at home.
What I’m watching: The Oscars (ABC & streaming on Hulu, YouTube TV, At&T TV & FuboTV). This is easily my Superbowl Sunday, and I really like to romanticize it every year.
What I’m cooking: Oscar supplies include popcorn, a cheese board & maybe even some champagne. Dinner will be an attempt at homemade Chinese food.
🤳THE GROUP CHAT
Products I’m sharing with my closest friends (& you!)
I’m SO late to the game with heatless curls. It took me forever to pull the trigger to (1) buy a heatless curler set & (2) actually attempt it before bed. But when I say this is truly a lazy girl hack for the books, it really is.
Working in PR is a very timely and time-consuming job. Running my own business, I have to look decent for client meetings, but I don’t always have the time to do so. This $16 Kitsch Satin Hatless Hair Curler set gives me volume I never knew I needed, and I haven’t even had to touch my typical heat tools in the morning. I use two small Dry Bar rollers for my bangs, split my hair down the middle, wrap it around the roller on each side, secure the ends with the hair ties, and call it a night.
🏡LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO
Spend a rare Southern snow day with me! In this video, I'm capturing the magical (& very random) blizzard we got in Southern Louisiana last month and walking you through my 2025 vision board (my favorite one yet!).
YOUTUBE SCHEDULE: (posting every Sunday AM)
3/02 - San Francisco Vlog
3/09 - Day in My Life as a WFH Publicist
Today’s Media Opps 📰✨
Submission deadlines are listed below. If you need pitching tips, refer to this post and/or email justine@hydeparkpr.com with the subject line “PITCHING HELP”
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If you’re a journalist with a media request to share with our community of home lifestyle brands and experts, please add justine@hydeparkpr.com to your sources list.
PLEASE NOTE:
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Look out for my pitching mini-course coming summer 2025.
BRANDS
Glamour
Deadline: ASAP
Alexandra Frost is working on a story about the best shoes for plantar fasciitis and looking for samples from brands.
Email Team@frost-freelance.com
East End Taste
Deadline: ASAP
Vanessa Gordon is looking for products to feature in upcoming Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gift guides. Deadlines are April 4th and May 2nd respectively.
Email vanessa@eastendtaste.com
EXPERTS
U.S. News & World Report
Deadline: 2/28 @ 8:00am ET
Sarah Brodsky is looking for mortgage experts to talk about the concept of clear to close and what that means. I'll ask about the process of preparing for closing on a home loan. I'll also ask about the differences between conditional and full approval and prior to document vs. prior to funding conditions.
Requirements: Sources should be available for a 20-25 minute phone call March 3 or 4. I can't use written responses, so please don't write out your thoughts on the topic. Just let me know your credentials and availability.
Email smbrodsky@gmail.com
U.S. News & World Report
Deadline: 2/28 @ 8:00am ET
Sarah Brodsky is looking for mortgage experts and attorneys who can explain what a deed of trust is. I'll ask about how a deed of trust works, how it differs from a mortgage and how the foreclosure process differs between the two.
Requirements: Sources should be available for a 20-25 minute phone call March 3 or 4. I can't use written responses, so please don't write out your thoughts on the topic. Just let me know your credentials and availability.
Email smbrodsky@gmail.com
HuffPost
Deadline: 2/28 @ 5pm ET
Taylor Tobin is seeking social media marketers/experts to offer their thoughts on a growing trend on TikTok & Instagram: food videos that feature a creator eating a dish in close camera range while speaking to viewers. If you're a creator or a social media publicist/marketer with opinions on this trend, please reach out and I'll send over some specific questions!
Email taylor.m.tobin@gmail.com
Southern Living
Deadline: 2/28 @ 5pm ET
Quincy Bulin is looking to connect with a laundry expert for a story.
Email quincybulin@gmail.com
MarketWatch
Deadline: 3/30 @ 5pm ET
Lauren Becker is writing a story about the best ergonomic chairs, from the perspective of chiropractors and experts in back support. I’m looking to speak to someone on the topic of ergonomics, and the best bang for your buck regarding chairs.
Email lara.becker@dowjones.com
CREATORS
HuffPost
Deadline: 2/28 @ 5pm ET
Taylor Tobin is seeking food content creators to offer their thoughts on a growing trend on TikTok & Instagram: food videos that feature a creator eating a dish in close camera range while speaking to viewers. If you're a creator or a social media publicist/marketer with opinions on this trend, please reach out and I'll send over some specific questions!
Email taylor.m.tobin@gmail.com
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About
With a decade of PR and Marketing experience, Justine D'Addio has executed PR campaigns for indie beauty brands, tech startups, influencer-backed fashion labels, consumer packaged goods products, film festivals, art galleries, and more.
Since 2021, Hyde Park PR has built a reputation for securing top-tier national placements that deliver massive visibility and business growth opportunities for its roster. Hyde Park PR operates remotely and represents clients globally with experience in the Tampa Bay, San Francisco, New York City, London, and Hong Kong markets.
Justine is an avid lifestyle YouTube consumer, amateur content creator, Substack author, and a bona fide homebody.
Heatless curls are aaamazing! Though I find after sleeping on it, I'll get some weird kinks in my hair (eventually they fall by end of day). Any products or tips (a bonnet, hair cream, etc)?