me time

happy monday!

so this weekend was all

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...but you know, with kids around. 

most of the time.

today i'm all

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but! instead of moping i'm going to treat myself to some much-needed me time.

its crucial, you know.

when was the last time you 

turned off the cellie, 

turned on a gorgeous symphony, 

slipped into a hot bath 

bubbling with deliciousness 

and enjoyed a glass of cold champagne?

that's what i thought.

go run the water. 

now would be good.

to properly illustrate:

another fun treat you can whip up in the comfort of your casa, no credit card required?

(unlike some of the above splurges!)

a brown sugar scrub

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i made my version a few days ago, and it is 

positively delish!

scour your pantry for the following, 

then get to scrubbin'!

(note: the recipe can obvs be halved if you don't have enough, like i did :)

*4c brown sugar 

(turbinado if you really don't want no scrubs)

*4c kosher salt

*1c finely ground almond or apricot meal, 

or oatmeal

*1/2c honey

*1/2c almond oil or apricot kernel oil

*5-10 drops vitamin e oil

*optionals: fragrance, sunflower oil, and 2T. avocado, shea, or cocoa butter

*spoon into your fave container--be careful with glass in your bath!--allow scrub to sit overnight after an additional 1/2c almond or apricot kernel oil is added, and enjoy! 

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ps. if this is just too much, you can certainly create a budget 

(on time and $) 

version in a pinch!

*1c brown sugar of your choice

*5-6T. oil of your choice 

*1-2tsp. vanilla

(i have used olive, jojoba and even sunflower)

super easy! 

the point is to treat yourself.

i certainly plan to.

i've got a busy week ahead.

off to get my beauty sleep, lovers!

xo