I posted a photo on instagram yesterday, asking people what they were planning on doing to show themselves some self love this week… and the answers were amazing! So many people talked about taking a long bath…. others mentioned a favorite workout… lunch with a girlfriend…. getting their hair done… a couple minutes of meditation with a book…. and someone else wrote sleeping in until they woke up on their own (without an alarm). What I loved most about all the responses is that they were unique to each individual. Even if someone said a bath, some mentioned having candles… others a glass of wine… or some mellow music.

 And while I asked the question, it was a reminder to schedule in some “me” time as we embark upon the week ahead. When I worked with moms in a therapeutic capacity, I emphasized “self love” more than anything else. So often, they were worn out + stressed…. not giving themselves any “love.” As they began to recognize the importance of doing so, they realized that in order to be the mom, wife, friend, etc that they wanted got be, they had to start with themselves. For me, giving myself some love often results in a more present, happier, and rejuvenated wife, mom, and friend. So, here’s to finding time for you this week friends! xx

(Weekend libations….)

(Basic stripes for a casual Friday…..)

(Happy hour ready… tank, cardigan, jeans)

(Sunday morning reinforcements…)

(Sunday slows with a walk for coffee….. tank, joggers, and cardigan)

(Pizza + rosé… nothing better…. slippers)

(BAE…. sweatshirt)

(Nacho noshing friendly outfit for the Super Bowl…. joggers, top, slides)
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I set my a goal, at the beginning of last week, to run 8 miles on Friday. I accomplished it, and am now hoping to get a 9 mile run in this week. I wore these new running shoes, and they were super comfortable for the run. 

 We went to the mall this past weekend and I picked up a few cute pieces for spring…. like this stripe v-neck top (love the soft material), wrap sweater, blush and white ruffle top, and this blush sweatshirt (good for post workouts). I also saw this adorable button front cami and stripe button-up top, which would be excellent basics. I also love this cute basic off the shoulder top in black (comes in lots of colors though).

We’re going to Palm Springs in a few weeks, and I am obsessed with this gorgeous rose colored maxi dress… perfect to transition from pool to happy hour. I also love this stripe tunic dress and lace inset top (would look super cute with jeans).

BB Dakota has the cutest spring pieces (love their on trend items, at good price points)…. like this floral one shoulder top (which I bought for Palm Springs), stripe long sleeve top, gingham tank, and this lightweight jacket.

And, Eberjey pajamas have been my fav lately… including this stripe pair.

Annnd, I wanted to share a few budget friendly pieces… like these adorable gingham slides, light wash denim with raw hem (thanks to a reader who alerted me to them), and this “Love You” graphic sweatshirt.