Never underestimate the power of self care, and I know that looks different for everybody. But today’s blog post is all about my personal self care hacks, and what I do when I need a little pick-me-up! Bonus, everything from the list can be done at home, and costs little to no money!

Checkout this blog post for 10 ideas to boost your mood.

#1 | A leisure hot shower that includes a full body scrub and full body shave.

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I’ve shared some of my favorite running playlists here and here, but thought it’d be fun (and handy!) to roundup some of my favorite summer playlists all available on Spotify. Here are 9 of my favorite summer Spotify playlists that are mostly blasts from the pasts from a wide range of genres:

To listen, find each playlist linked under the collage. 

Indie Mix | Sunny Day | Folk & Acoustic Mix | Chillin on a Dirt Road | Unwind 00’s | Feel Good Summer | Country Mix | Top Down | 10 Summers You Won’t Forget

Indie Mix is one my current favorites to listen to while driving to work.

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This past weekend I completed my first half marathon (13.1 miles) in Willamette Valley, OR. Today, I’m sharing my running journey from one beginner to another, part 2! And answering some of your questions at the bottom of this post.

HOW I STARTED MY RUNNING JOURNEY

To save myself from sounding like a broken record, I encourage you to read more about how I started my running journey in this post.

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– this spring midi dress that I can’t wait to wear (under $40) –

– $20 black quilted slide-on sandals –

– a matte, liquid blush that I’ve been wearing every day –

– my new favorite perfume that’s worth the hype –

– the chicest $60 crossbody that’s perfect for spring/summer –

Welcome to Friday, friends!

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