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Lately I have been craving a day totally to myself. A day to really pamper myself. Unfortunately, we are on a spending freeze so I don't have the necessary funds accessible to have such a mini vacation. I can't even complain about the spending freeze because it was my idea. Instead, I am going to have a virtual day off. I am going to post what I would spend my day doing if Shane had the day off to take care of Lydia and somehow about $400 was handed to me to blow all in one day. No saving or practical purchases allowed. I have found this exercise very refreshing and I highly recommend other bloggers to have their own virtual day off. - Just use
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I start my day with a "Guatemalan Breakfast" prepared by Shane. Homemade tortillas, Ducal black beans, eggs and fried plantains. Sparkling grape juice. Heaven. As I dine, I catch up on a little Real Simple. - Hey, I have spare coin to spend. I can finally get around to actually buying a subscription to Real Simple. (But seriously,
I've been in that magazine enough times for them to give me a subscription for free by now....)
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Next I am off to the spa for a Mani/Pedi and facial. Red on toes, french on fingers.
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I grab a smoothie at the spa cafe, and then off for a little retail therapy.....
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I purchase a delicious lemon candle to start my Spring off right. (And to use later)
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I stop at some cute boutiques to find some fabulous and unnecessary additions to Lydia new bedroom that we are in the middle of redesigning.
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Hit my favorite used bookstore and get a novel that's only purpose is to entertain....
On the way home, grab an arrangement of blue hydrangeas. As I mentioned here, they are my favorite thing about Spring.
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At home I take a lovely bubble bath with my new candle burning, my hydrangeas decorating my view and my new book ready if I am in the mood to actually open my eyes.
Of course, I can't spend the whole day by myself. So I would call a couple of my girlfriends up for a dinner of Thai.....
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And dessert.....
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And a chick-flick. With popcorn.
Now that it is nice and late, I drive home happy and rejuvenated. Oh and look! I have money leftover, I will make a quick stop to the Starbucks drive through and buy a gift card. That way I can get hot chocolate guilt free for the next little while and my all about me day can linger a little while longer.
Lovely.....
15 comments:
Is that seriously your bathroom? I may just have to visit (could I take a bubble bath?)
Abby
No, That is an advertisment for our tub. Not quite as many windows in our bathroom, but it is still a great place for a bubble bath.
Can I tag along and make it a girls day out? =)
♥ I couldn't see all the pictures but from what i did see it's looks great! :)
I'm rejuvenated. Thanks for a virtual one minute away from the day for me!
Looks wonderful Natalie. I hope that you find yourself there really soon as I know that having a day to yourself is a dream come true.
Great idea--virutal day off. I should definitely try it!
Love your virtual day off! I feel more refreshed already. :D
Great day!!!
I may have to give this a try soon! *L* What a fun idea!
In the mean time I'm planning a girls night for my girls and myself... Foot soak, pedi's and nails.... Fun nail polish colors... Hair done... All while watching a movie! Then we end it off with a 'sleepover' for my girls!
*L* Yeah..... I love being able to do an at-home spa with my kids! <3
Sounds wonderful. Great idea.
Aaaah! Sounds divine! I think I'll have to plan a virtual day out as well! I've been wanting one but....you know how it goes. Hey, where are you located?
I can already feel my muscles loosening up from that massage and bubble bath! Sounds wonderful.
Natalie! I felt relaxed and refreshed just reading this. here's to a day off real soon.
Sounds inviting and delicious! Wish I could've joined you! Spend some of that money for me.
Hi Natalie,
So I declare this the very first comment I make on a stranger's blog! I have been reading your blog through Jennifer Hill's site. She is one of my best friends. I have my own and really only follow a total of 4, which I deem as quality ones. Not counting yours, I know all the blog writers personally. But yours really won me over some time ago, but more so on this post. Guatemalan breakfast?! Really?!? My mother is from Guatemala and I embrace the culture, along with its foods, every chance I get. That very same breakfast is what my husband treats me to in bed at every b-day or Mother's Day. Anyhow, you seem to always hit home with me and I love your writing style.
So, from Houston, TX, I just wanted to finally inroduce myself!
Brenda
The Silver Lining
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