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February 12, 2018

Self Love: 14 ways to Celebrate Yourself on Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2018

Romantic love is amazing! But don’t forget to show yourself some love and attention this Valentines Day. So though I don’t take much stock in “made up” holidays like Valentine’s Day, I like any excuse to practice and promote self care and self love. After all, your relationship with yourself is just as meaningful and important as your relationships with your romantic partner, children, friends, community, etc. Read on for some ideas on how to show yourself some love and appreciation this Valentines Day.

  1. Give yourself a pat on the back by writing a reverse bucket list about your accomplishments.
  2. Take a some time to sit in stillness and Meditate.
  3. Call or text your person/people. It’s so easy to forget to check in with your loved ones and
  4. If cooking is relaxing for you, Cook yourself a meal either from scratch or from a meal kit.
  5. Order your favorite meal from your favorite local restaurant. If you’re feeling social, you can sit down to dine or if you’re not so social, order for takeout.
  6. Go on a solo date, see a movie that has been on your watch list for a while, buy yourself something like the best pocket pussy and end the day by indulging in self-pleasure.
  7. Re-read a childhood favorite book. For example now is the perfect time to start re-reading before the film comes out next month!
  8. Watch your favorite comedy show, series, or stand up routine. Laugh out loud over silly humor.
  9. So many of us are sleep deprived, so take some time to get much needed sleep.
  10. Exercise outside by doing things like taking a walk, jogging, hiking, or doing a short HIIT workout.
  11. For the introverts: Give your self at home spa treatments like pedicures and face masks. You can get a nice selection of items you’ll need from your local drug store or if you have more expensive taste, head to the closest Sephora to stock up on Korean Beauty favorites. You could also give yourself a sauna session. If interested, you may want to check out this portable sauna for the same.
  12. Clean your space (or hire someone else to help if you can).
  13. Get yourself flowers from your local Mitcham florist with all your favorite blooms (even an inexpensive arrangement from the grocery store is just fine), and place them somewhere you’ll see them regularly.
  14. For the extroverts: Host a dinner with loved ones and be the life of the party with music/dancing, board games, or other fun activities.

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· Labels: Wellness Tagged: self love, self-care, Valentine's Day, wellness

February 12, 2016

Recipes to Try: Valentine’s Day Dessert Edition

February 12, 2016

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Heart Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies

You probably can’t tell from this post, but most of the time, I really try to stick to a balanced diet and be reasonable about my sweet tooth.  If I were gonna bake something this weekend, I’d take inspiration from these recipes and attempt to make grain and refined sugar free versions that are no are no less cute but a tad bit healthier.

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Mini Jam Swirled Baked Donuts

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Strawberry Balsamic Slab Pie

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French Chocolate Mousse

· Labels: Food Tagged: dessert, recipe, recipes to try, Valentine's Day

February 12, 2014

Valentine’s Day Inspired Nails

February 12, 2014

Valentines Day Nails

Here are some Valentine’s Day inspired nail designs that caught my eye on Pinterest because cute nails are a good idea no matter what your Valentine’s Day plans are.

  • Pink Jeweled Nails {Source}
  • Morse Code “Love”Manicure {Source}
  • Red Manicure with Gold Leaf Heart {Source}
  • Heart Manicure {Source}

 

· Labels: Beauty Tagged: nail design, nails, Valentine's Day

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