no buy list for 2025, devoted nap-takers and downgrading

Weekend Wisdom: Feeling guilty for taking care of yourself is not taking care of yourself.

What’s on your to-do list this weekend? What are your plans? If you are feeling overwhelmed by to-dos or plans ask yourself what really has to actually happen this weekend or ever. When you stop measuring your worth by how much you get done, your to do lists get shorter and you realize that sometimes the best plans are no plans.

Over here, it’s raining. I’ve got soup heating up on the stove and I’m about to finish one book and start another. Cozy season continues.

Ok … onto the favorites

How to declutter your kitchen.

I’m listening to this riveting podcast.

Toomuchness. (IG)

Love these feel good 2025 feel-good project ideas.

This playlist is giving sweet Valentine’s vibes.

It might be time for a downgrade. (NYT gift link)

Doing nothing with your favorite people is really good for you.

Love this list 25 no buy items for 2025.

75 things to declutter and let go of this year.

The remarkable power of silence.

Trans Girl Scouts to order cookies from (Thin Mints are my fav).

For better mental health, break these 5 habits.

Gentle reminder. (FB)

Sorry, but your kids (and grandkids) don’t actually want those heirlooms.

Haha. (IG)

My new book, Gentle will be out in 10 days! Please preorder here.

Why you’ll never get on top of everything.

Tune in and learn how to be gentler with yourself.

50 DIY ideas for Valentine’s Day cards you’ll totally fall for.

Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of napping at work.

5 things nobody needs in their kitchen.

When you are feeling overwhelmed, try these 10 gentle self-care practices.

Yum.

Today’s Instagram favorite is from @adoseofreminders with this lovely reminder. It’s ok to actually prioritize your priorities.

I hope you enjoy these Weekend Favorites and have a weekend full of missing out, simplifying things and loving well.

xo,

Courtney