Self-care is a big buzzword right now. When you hear it, you instantly think of someone relaxing in a tub full of bubbles, or applying a facial mask, or reading. But honestly, who has the time to stop the chores and kids every day and carve out hours of relaxation time? Today, I am so excited to share with you my 14 day journey and how I found time to take a smile break!

Can you believe how close summer is ? It is starting to warm up and it’s still up in the air on what will happen in the next few months. It feels like we’ve been sheltering in place for what seems like years. You have probably cleaned and organized all you could during this time. As much as we want to go on vacation, we can make the most of it with a staycation! Staycations have taken on a whole new meaning during this time. You can still make all those wonderful memories with the kiddos without leaving your backyard! One way to have a great staycation during this time is to turn your own backyard into a summer oasis! Here are 3 fun ideas to try that will have both adults and kiddos smiling ear to ear! I’ve linked some of our favorite ideas form Pottery Barn Kids. It’s my favorite place to find beach/backyard toys that are fun for Kai and still so easy on the eye. They are dedicated to providing the safest furniture with clean materials that LAST. I feel like these pieces will really cary the kiddos through many ages.

The old saying is so true; If you don't take care of yourself, how can you take care of others? Now that we are spending most of our days at home, this is the perfect time to practice some self-care that you have been putting off during your busy life. If one thing this has taught us, it's to slow down and enjoy these moments and put time back into taking care of ourselves. Not sure on where to start? Here are 10 self-care tips to help your unwind and relax. Many of them are freebies/easy to do with things around the house.