stress less, a mindful home and decluttering sentimental items

Weekend Wisdom: I don’t know who needs to hear this but you are allowed to say, “no” even when you aren’t busy.

Happy Independent Bookstore Day to all who celebrate! I saw some baby animals this week and I must have said, “You are so cute” 300 times. It seems like the most exciting thing I shared last week was that I ate a strawberry-arugula salad. I got lots of requests for the recipe and as you can imagine it is the simplest thing. Mix baby arugula with sliced strawberries and a little Italian dressing (or olive oil and lemon juice, salt and pepper). That’s it! A little magic happens when the peppery arugula combines with the sweetness of the berries. You could add nuts or a protein to this too.

Ok … onto the favorites

10 ways to get better if you feel like crap.

If you are ready to rest more and stress less, tune into this conversation.

This is such a good reason to declutter. (IG)

I’d rather be kind than nice. Here’s why.

A playlist for a quiet life.

Living without social media can lead to profound perks.

A meditation to help you forgive and connect with your heart.

Currently reading this book.

How to get rid of sentimental clutter.

If you’d like to win a signed copy of Gentle and my other fav books, enter here. (IG)

The real truth about your boundaries. (FB)

To avoid impulse shopping change this 1% rule from 24 hours to 30 days (at least).

A year without drinking.

If you struggle to make decisions with your partner, try the 50/50 method.

Aww.

Create a mindful home and lower stress with these recommendations.

This made me cry happy tears.

If that didn’t make you cry, these 20 movies will.

The book that made one woman break her book buying rules.

You are better off without these 8 things.

Yum.

Today’s Instagram favorite is from @yourjourneythrough with inspiration to stop saying, “yes” when you want to say, “I’m not interested in doing that.”

I hope you enjoy these end of April Weekend Favorites and have a weekend full of delicious meals, simple pleasures and empty junk drawers.

xo,

Courtney