There’s so many things you can do when Saturday and Sunday roll around. You can go on a fun adventure or stay in and having a relaxing weekend. The choice is yours of course.
Lately though, I’ve been spending it with the sweet Etta James! She’s a lil sweetheart senior pup who craves all the attention. What better way to spend the weekend than with a cute dog? I’m living my best life!
Sure, it’s nice getting out and about but even just staying in for half of the time on the weekend isn’t such a bad idea.
I personally find it better hanging out with dogs. They just like to play with their toys and then lay by your side on the couch getting pet and watching your favorite shows. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it?
I wish I could bring joy to all the doggies out there. They deserve it. They are such precious creatures full of love in their hearts. Genuine, pure love. If only us humans could be as kind as them.
In my opinion, the best way to spend a weekend is waking up early and taking your dog for a walk, feeding it, playing with it, and then curling up on the couch watching a movie with your buddy by your side, cuddling you for hours.
You could still go out and have a fun night out on the town (at least on Friday and Saturday) but during the days on Saturday and Sunday… stay in! Make your dog feel extra cozy and happy. All they want is someone to take care of them. It’s so simple.
Their lives are so short. Make every second count for them. 🙂
Imagine, for a sec, if we lived like dogs. Sleep, eat, repeat. Sounds kinda nice, doesn’t it? No worries, just living life one day at a time and keeping it super simple. I wish! But of course… it might get a bit boring after a while.
I think as people, we should at least do one lazy day a week. Just one day to recharge by doing absolutely nothing and sitting at home in the comfiest pjs you can pull from your dresser and fuzziest slipper socks and biggest bathrobe.
A few ways to have a super relaxing day…
1) Binge watch a comfort show and throw in a rom com movie
2) Take a few long naps throughout the day
3) Have a cup of herbal tea
4) Do yoga
5) Read a book
6) Eat yummy snacks
7) Paint your nails
8) Journal
9) Take a warm bubble bath
10) Play a video game
11) Listen to self-care podcasts
12) Sleep in bed late (set no alarms)
13) Listen to your favorite playlist
14) Light a few candles
15) Have a glass of wine
16) Call a friend
17) Clean around your home
18) re-decorate your home
19) Cook yourself a big breakfast… pancakes, bacon, eggs… the works
20) Turn your phone off for the day
Don’t skip having a day of rest to re-charge! You need it, I need it, WE ALL NEED IT! Once a week. Mark it on your calendars.
Fa la la! Deck those halls and watch those Christmas movies! Pick out your warmest pjs and cuddle up on the couch with the biggest, coziest blanket as you watch one holiday film after another. You only have about a month so I recommend getting started NOW! And, don’t forget to save a spot on the couch for your pet (my Sedona loves Christmas movies and has to watch them all with me).
Have a Merry & Bright Holiday Season with These Movies:
1) Home Alone (1990) (An obvious choice.)
2) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (Jim Carrey vibes)
3) The Family Stone (2005)
4) It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
5) Uncle Buck (1989)
6) Jingle All the Way (1996) (“Put that cookie down!”)
7) Eloise at Christmas Time (2003) (my childhood)
8) The Santa Clause (1994) (Any movie with Tim Allen is a good one.)
9) The Santa Clause 2 (2002) (It’s just as good as the first one.)
10) I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
11) The Chronicles of Narnia (Saw it in the theaters on Christmas day when it first came out in 2005. A classic.)
12) The Grinch (2018 animated film)
13) Little Women (2019)
14) While You WereSleeping (1995)
15) DieHard (1988) (‘It’s not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Plaza.’)
16) Christmas with the Kranks (2004) (Can’t get enough of Tim Allen movies.)
17) Noelle (2019) – (The cutest Disney Christmas movie.)
18) Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You (2017)
19) The Peanuts Movie (2015)
20) Christmas Comes to Willow Creek (1987)
21) Christmas in My Hometown (A.k.a. A Holiday for Love 1996)
22) The Christmas Shoes (2002) (You’ll need tissues for this one.)
23) Office Christmas Party (2016)
24) The Family Man (2000) (My mom’s favorite Christmas movie.)
25) Last Christmas (2019)
“I’m of the mindset that you can never do too much to make a child’s Christmas magical.” – Jingle All the Way
Raise your hand if you have Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, or Amazon Prime (or all of them). I see those virtual hands being raised because there’s no way (unless you’re an old person who just needs CNN or Fox News to be happy), you don’t have at least one.
We all love TV and tend to put on our favorite TV show and sit back and relax on the couch, especially after a long day. Sitting down and tuning into our favorite drama or sitcom is the best way to unwind and settle before going to bed. We can even call it self-care 😉
Can’t think of what to watch next? That’s what I’m here for – to recommend some shows you haven’t watched or might want to re-watch! Time to get to vibing with a new program (I sound like an old lady, I know) that tickles your fancy!
Cheabae’sTop 10 TV Shows to Watch or Rewatch
OneTreeHill (Hulu) – the perfect drama (my all time favorite) if you love small-town vibes, sibling rivalry, love triangles…all the teen soap tea in one show. I recommend watching it with your closest gal pals next time ya’ll get together! With characters like dreamy writer; Lucas Scott, sassy and funny; Brooke Davis, or tough and artistic; Peyton Sawyer, you won’t be disappointed.
CobraKai (Netflix) – No Mercy! If you loved the original Karate Kid movies, well…this one’s for you then! Danielle LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence are back at it, rivaling against each other with their competing karate dojos. It’s a must-watch with your family, and you can easily finish a season within a day or two with a total of 3 seasons to check out!
WandaVision (Disney Plus) – Calling all Marvel fans! With a total of 9 episodes so far, you can expect the mini series to keep you on the edge of your seat! Set three weeks after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Wanda and Vision are living their best lives in the charming, suburban town of Westview, NJ while they keep their powers hidden from neighbors and friends. As each decade passes in their dreamy sitcom-like atmosphere, things begin to unravel, showing it’s not all fun and games for the couple.
Dawson’sCreek (Hulu and Netflix) – *Sings I don’t want to wait for my life to be over (real loud).* Brief overview: A wannabe filmmaker and his friends, explore and try to find more of themselves in the late 90s to early 2000s in the lovely town of Capeside. It’s the perfect coming of age show that is certain to make you laugh and cry and have you rooting for Pacey and Joey to end up together and for Dawson to become a successful film director, making his role model; Stephen Spielberg, proud.
BeverlyHills90210 (Hulu) – Donna Martingraduates! Brenda, Brandon, Dylan, Kelly, Donna, Steve, and David, a.k.a., the West Beverly gang, provide you with drama, 90s vibes, and shopping on Rodeo Drive. The main focus is rich teens who deal with relationships, rape, drugs, teen pregnancy, racism… all the heavy topics in one place. Believe it or not, you can learn valuable life lessons with characters we love and hate, making for the perfect show to binge-watch the next chance you get.
Glee (Netflix) – if you love endless singing/musicals… Will Schuester, Sue Sylvester, and all the members of glee club will entertain you with all your favorite songs and high school drama along the way. Expect to hear the classics (“Don’tStopBelieving” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”) to some Britney Spears tunes and other popular jams from 2009 – 2015. One minute Rachel Berry is stealing the show and the next, Sue is doing everything she can to destroy the glee club. Never a dull moment at William McKinley High School!
Good Girls (Netflix) – A crime-comedy drama with four seasons, three besties (two being sisters) who struggle to make ends meet and need money fast, rob a supermarket where one of them, Annie, works at. First, they rob the supermarket and then before they realize it, they’re in way too deep and working for crime boss; Rio, making money and fearing for their lives at the same time. Three suburban moms living a life of crime… yeah, I think you can definitely call the plot original and far from boring!
Imposters (Netflix) – You have con artist, Maddie, and her squad, Sally and Max, working for “the doctor,” who go around lying and stealing money (including hearts) from the rich and splitting the profits. When three former victims, Ezra, Richard, and Jules decide to get even and track the scammers down, THE DRAMA UNFOLDS. No joke, Maddie spends months of trickery with a fake name (sometimes a fake accent), different hairstyle and personality, and so forth, and breaks her victim’s hearts when they least expect it, with a cruel goodbye message and all their money 110% gone (with Sally and Max’s assistance, of course). Sadly, there’s only two seasons of this incredible, edge of your seat kind of show, but it’s still absolutely worth checking out (thanks, Lydia for recommending it)!
FireflyLane (Netflix) – Katherine Heigl (need I say more) takes the lead role in a story about two best friends and how they navigate through the ups and downs of life from their teen years in the 1970s all the way through to their adulthood in the early- 2000s. Based off the book (same name), written by Kristin Hannah, you’ll appreciate Tully’s (played by Katherine Heigl) spunky and outgoing personality and adore Kate’s sweet demeanor and quirkiness. Ten episodes of tears and laughter (more to come), you’ll LOVE every second of it along with hearing classic songs like “Dancing Queen,” “Love is a Battlefield,” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” in each episode.
GilmoreGirls (Netflix) – Coffee and Gilmore Girls, yes, please!!! WE ALL WISH WE HAD A TOWN LIKE STARS HOLLOW (everybody knows your name, and Luke’s Diner is the place to be ). A cute show with mother-daughter goals for sure! You’ll love Lorelai and Rory and their quirky personalities and the tight bond they share, along with Luke, Kurt, Taylor, the rest of the town, and of course, Rory’s grandparents. So much laughter and speed talking (they all drink too much coffee) in one place and endless shenanigans- a must-watch for comic relief with fun, goofy characters.
Now that you have some shows to check out, go ahead and choose one from the list and cozy up on the couch with your favorite blanket. And, eat some popcorn while you’re at it!
You’re busy! You work 9-5 Monday through Friday and can barely catch a break on the weekend! Whether you relate or not, let’s face it… sometimes it’s hard to get the self-care we so desperately crave! Do we still need it? Absolutely! Self-care is everything and it’s so important to make time for it. We need to feel refreshed and get our vibe back whether it’s a day of treating yourself or one hour of “me time”. With that being said, here’s a few helpful tips on the best ways to stay healthy and happy!
Cheabae’s 10 Favorite Self-Care Treatments
1) Take a Bath – whether I’m in a good or bad mood, a long, warm bath is one of my favorite ways to unwind for a bit. I give myself an hour of no talking or over-thinking and instead, sit in complete silence and just enjoy the quietness and relaxation of it (trust me, you can’t go wrong). And while you’re at it, buy your favorite bath bomb!
2) Drink Iced Coffee While Binge Watching Netflix – ahhh, that first sip of cool, refreshing coffee while I watch Good Girls and sit on my cozy bed (I live for it). If you have a Keurig, great! If not, run over to Dunkin’ Donuts and order a coconut iced coffee with their option of 20% more caffeine (yes, Dunkin’ give us the energy we need) and then plop down on the couch, kick your feet up, and pick out a Netflix show that tickles your fancy.
3) Clean Your Room – I know, it sounds crazy, but how can you vibe if you’re surrounded by a mess? You just can’t! So, pick your clothes up off the floor and bring out the vacuum. If you’re feelin’ wild, re-decorate too (make your room feel like your happy place and hang up new, cute wall art or buy a new bedspread).
4) Buy a Face Mask – It’s a given! How can you have the proper self-care treatment without a nourishing Shea Butter or Brightening Lemon mask to clean those pores and leave your skin feeling super soft??? Ladies, go to Target right now and get one!
5) Shop Till You Drop Queen – head over to the mall and spend a lil extra cash on something for your next girls’ outing or get comfy pjs for a night in! Either way, you can’t go wrong with a super cute outfit that makes you feel fabulous!
6) Cuddle With Your Pet – this is the best kind of self-care, hands down. Pet your dog, cat, ferret, whatever you got and snuggle right next to your bff on the couch. You’ll love it and so will they!
7) Get Your Hair Done – your hair is the crown on your head! Treat it right and make an appointment at a salon for some highlights or a new cut (maybe a bob style if you’re down to experiment). I recently cut my hair shoulder length and got red highlights to try something new and let me tell ya…I AM VIBING WITH IT!
8) Zoom Your Best Pals – I call my friend, Lydia, on Zoom every Friday night to catch up with her and watch a movie. It’s my favorite day of the week, because I get to see my gal pal and keep in touch despite being states away. She keeps me sane with all the craziness of the COVID and gives me a fun night to chill, spill some tea, and almost always, watch a scary movie (sorry, not sorry Lydia hehe).
9) Get Lost in a Good Book – whether it’s an Agatha Christie Novel or a light rom com story, take the night off and go on a journey with the characters. Forget about your latest to do list and crack open a book that gets you so hyped, you just can’t put it down!
10) Paint Like Picasso – get to paintin’! Choose your favorite quote or draw your pet on a canvas. Who cares if it looks like the work of a six-year-old?? If you want to try something fun and laid back, head over to Michael’s and purchase what you need for a chance to get crafty and have a fun time while doing it.
These are just a few of my go-to, self-care treatments. The list is endless, believe me! I’m always coming up with new ways to keep my mental health vibing & thriving! If you don’t find any of these tips worthwhile, create your own. Whatever floats your boat! Self-care is all about what makes you relax and calm, so do just that!
Firefly Lane is my current, favorite read. Check out the new show on Netflix too (my girl, Katherine Heigel, is in it)!
“If you feel “burnout” setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself.” – Dalai Lama
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