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One of my favorite conversation threads with you Magpies: what can we do now to take care of our future selves? I love the concept that we’re always raising future versions of us. In the past, you’ve shared fantastic practical gifts to our future selves, including drawing the shades and folding down the comforter so that when you get back for the evening, you’re ready for bed; prepping food in advance; buying gifts for little kid birthday parties in bulk. Below, a few additional ones:
Pouring a tall glass of water before leaving for a run;
Auditing your internal voice — the way you speak to yourself sets the tone for others;
Working out even when you’re short on time (i.e., when you need it the most);
Leaving five minutes early to reduce stress;
Dressing for the weather;
Setting hard boundaries;
Putting away dishes and laundry immediately;
Stretching before and after exercising;
Accepting earnest criticism and dismissing the rest as noise;
Letting go of grudges — resentment is like drinking a slow-release poison and waiting for the other person to die;
Moving mountains to be there for pick-up / bath-time / bedtime / dinner with your children;
Rounding up on the parking meter;
Spending intentional time with parents and grandparents;
Becoming an expert in yourself;
Wearing SPF;
Letting love take the lead
Post-Scripts.
Shopping Break.
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+Another hygge find in my cart. (More sizes here.). Also comes in a half-zip style.
+Great last minute stocking stuffer for a little lady. (At the time of publishing, on sale for $6!). My daughter lives for these.
+On the “stretching before and after exercising” front, I bought Mr. Magpie a theragun for Christmas and I fully intend to use it myself. Hehe.
+Also on the exercise front: thanks to a Magpie reader for recommending Lululemon Energy sports bras for running! I’ve been unsatisfied by the options in my closet and was hunting for a new one, and she sold me on these. Will report back with thoughts!
+If you read my post last week, I’m testing a couple of skincare gadgets, including a red light mask and the NEWA. I am just starting use and can’t share full thoughts yet but did want to mention that the NEWA is currently 20% off. It “uses clinical-grade radio frequency technology to help the skin renew its production of collagen and elastin.” I was sold on this by an ad I saw on Instagram. Wrinkle reduction, yes please.
+Today only, take 20% off VB’s holiday dressing suite with code PARTY2024. You will wear this iconic black velvet blazer year after year. Would be perfect paired with tartan or satin for Christmas, and basically anything for NYE!
+Speaking of NYE…OK, J. Crew!!!
+The cutest cozy boots for your little – very limited sizes! These are also adorable and shearling lined. (Snow is coming!)
+For me, I’m eyeing these boots for cold weather!
+Precious cashmere baby blanket for under $80. Such a luxe gift! Landon often asks me to send baby gifts to colleagues of his and I think this will be my new go to. I also love to gift sweet RL pieces like these baby cardigans.
+Cozy neutral gloves.
+Two adorable and well-priced baby puffers: this bow print and this one from Sofia Richie’s collab with Amazon.
+Intrigued by this new-to-me beauty line specifically for women over 40. Want to try this foundation!