{the perfect hibernation season look: this Terry cloth weezie robe!}
As we settle in the new year I love to hibernate a bit more than usual! November/December was non stop, so leaning into some things that make me feel more centered and slow is a lovely change of pace. As far as resolutions, my main one is not to lose sight of the gift of right now – especially in motherhood and in family life. I want to fiercely protect all of that family time in 2023. Hibernating is also pretty great for my whole family- as they get to come home to less clutter, and nourishing meals.
So here’s a few things I’m doing in my hibernation era/month:
- Decluttering. Things I didn’t realize I was holding onto, but was so happy to give them to another home. Things like the water bottles – that were perfectly fine for when they were little, but now they need bigger ones. To things like our art work display board – which I had been hoarding their art up there for ages. I still couldn’t let most of it go, so put it in a bin that houses their artwork, in the attic. To our cupboards that had things in there I never use. and frankly haven’t for the last ten years. As always I either donate to friends/fam that want it, or donate to Salvation Army. They pick it up!
- Switching out any wine I would be having with some sleepy time tea. Well to be fair, I was always drinking my chamomile or sleepy time. But it feels so great to give my liver a break.
- Slipping in my sauna blanket. JB got this for me for my birthday, and I have loved it. I do think it helps me sleep better. I like to do it first thing in the morning, or last thing at night.
- Trying out Retinol. Every time I have used it I have broken out, and while I think that’s normal in the beginning, I just couldn’t justify it long term because of an event /etc coming up. Since I don’t have too much on the docket this month, I am just going for it. So far, so good. I have just been doing it once a week – on Sundays. but plan to up to twice a week once I feel like my skin can tolerate it. My skin is drier than normal, but haven’t had major purging. I’m using a super low dose – .3 of skinceuticals.
- Cooking a ton! Using my Defined Dish and Comfortable Kitchen, and also so many of her recipes on line. I usually share these in my newsletter so sign up here, if you’d like to see more of that.
- Leaning wayyyy into “Self Care” … getting a massage once a week (if you’re local I have an inexpensive and incredible masseuse – so message me!), back to getting my nails done (feels so good!), and just generally taking time to take epsom salt baths, walking every day, and doing some light exercise. As I lean into my last year of my 30s, I just want to take care of myself, so I can be around and active for my fam.
- Cami gave this gentle retinol lotion, and I have loved it. I keep it in my car, because that’s when I usually notice my hands are dry!
- Planning our travel for 2023. We have a fun travel year – Montana, Nevis, back to Spain, Tuscany with both of our families for my 40th. So I have got to get busy planning! It’s always fun to have something to look forward to.
2023, we’re coming for you! but first, a bit of hibernation (: