R & R in Cozy P.J.s

Friends we've now gotten away to the lake sans kids not once, but now twice, in 2026!  You read that right.  Since our youngest has gotten her drivers license, we've had a lot more flexibility with our time.  January kicked my butt and left me feeling depleted.  Last week I tried to regain some of that energy lost and then we headed to the lake for a couple of nights.  What do we do at the lake?!?  

I went for a run by myself.

We take the pups for walks.

We cross-country ski in the forest.

We eat and enjoy a nice glass of wine.

We watch TV, currently watching and loving Shrinking and the Olympics.

We read and cuddle the pups.

This is such a great time to cuddle up with a good book, in my new PJs that I received at Christmas from my youngest.  They are super cozy, oversized, and so warm.  I love the pattern and the coziness it provides, especially in the winter months.  I am not a fan of fleece lined PJs.  Although I like that they are cozy, I find them way too warm to sleep in.  These however give you warmth without overheating, plus the tiny little red flower pattern against the light pink fabric is adorable.  What a great gift to get she picked out!

Books I've read so far in 2026:

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Favorites by Layne Fargo ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Housemaid by Freida McFadden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(audiobook)

Catch the Sun by Jennifer Hartmann ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(audiobook)

How are you entering February?  How are you feeling?  What are you looking forward to?

Morning Elegance & My FabFitFun Box Review

One day on the weekend, usually Sunday, I like  to reserve just for relaxing, reading a book, writing a blog post,  and drinking my coffee.  The idea of taking two hours to just move around slowly, in my otherwise quick paced life, is a gift.  In reality, this usually  happens 50% of the time on any regular weekend BUT when we go to the lake, it just naturally happens.  I sip my coffee, lounge in my robe, read my book by my window that looks out into stillness.  There are usually dear roaming about, the trees swaying back and forth, and it seems that the sun is always shining  regardless of the season.  Ahhhhhh.  I do love that life.

Now, how gorgeous is my new robe that I received in my FabFitFun spring box?!?  Seriously the fabric is so soft and gentle on my skin.  The floral print makes me dream of spring flowers, sunny days, and sipping my coffee outside on my deck.  The colors are vibrant and yet not overpowering.  The high/low structure flows off the body perfectly and elegantly.  I actually saw a fellow blogger Carrie from Curly Crafty Mom wearing this robe as a kimono instead of the traditional robe and  thought, that's brilliant.  I do have one plain silk robe from my wedding that I like to wear, but this one makes me feel feminine, pretty and happy every time I put it on.  I'd say it was time to upgrade and I couldn't be happier with it!

The spring FabFitFun box was a really pleasant surprise.  I like every box to be honest, because I would never be able to try all these products without it. This box provides me with so much happiness and anticipation as a mom, that it's truly worth it.  I have a $10 off your first purchase if you decided to try it out and make sure you let me know what you think of it.  

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What else came in my box?

• Show Me Your Mumu Brie Robe  (featured here)

• Manna Kadar Champagne Charcoal Body Scrub (My second favorite item! It's the most amazing scrub to use in the shower and I will be buying it again)

• S'ip by S'well Water  Bottle (I love the color they choose for me, deep purple and gold)

• Dr. Brandt De-puffing Eye Gel (I can definitely feel it tightening under my eyes but I don't know if it diminishes the dark circles)

• Korres Wild Rose Brightening Cream (this is another item I might consider buying again)

• Jump rope

• Copper measuring spoons

• Quai Leave in Conditioner (I am excited to try this, it got amazing reviews)

Have a great weekend everyone.  We are off to our first dance competition and the girls are soooooooo excited!