Mother’s Day is coming up! This means you might be looking for some fabulous Mother’s Day gift ideas to help inspire the perfect gift for Mom. This year, I am loving understated jewelry, IT bags, and fresh fragrances.
One of the more special gifts are these beautiful stackable, gemstone bracelets made by a local designer who is also an amazing Mom. Her bracelets are affordable, and they are available in so many pretty gemstones! I love all the colors! She also has pretty mushrooms, and hearts for the gemstone collector. The ideal gift would be three bracelets that mom can stack. Or pick up one bracelet she can add to an existing collection. Love!
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What are you thinking of picking up for Mother’s Day this year?
Fashion is getting a little bit more structured! While street sneakers and casual wear are still hot on the streets this spring season, the return of more structured casual ensembles is hot right now. We are seeing blazers thrown over everything from trousers to dresses to jeans to shorts. It’s a very 1990s vibe and I have to admit, I love it! This bright blue blazer is a go-to of mine right now, and it is flying off store shelves. I love the fabric and the beautiful color, plus, it fits nicely. Love that!
In addition to blazers, slingbacks in every heel height, including flats, are hot right now. Slingbacks are a great alternative to everyday sneakers. They’re very chic and offer a little air conditioning on warmer days. haha
The hobo handbag is proving to be a favorite on the streets this spring season, followed by classic totes for work, and top handle bags for structure. These three styles are must haves right now!
Spring is here, and my hip has healed. Yay!! This means I can finally get back into a somewhat normal workout routine for the spring season. Of course, a healed hip does not give me carte-blanche to go back to the way I was working out last summer, I did end up with a little bit of collateral damage.
Once my hip had healed, I decided to go on a walk with some steep hills. This was not a good idea after having not been doing anything for three months. I ended up getting some sharp pains in the arch of my foot and have been dealing with an injury to my arch since November. Now that we are into the spring season, my foot is healing, and with proper orthotics inserted into my shoes, I can finally do a fitness routine seemingly close to how I normally workout.
In order to protect my planter fasciitis tendon, I need more than proper arch support, I need to insure I am doing exercises which will not put strain on my arch yet allow me to rebuild the muscle I may have lost from months of not working out at the level I previously enjoyed. This means low impact cardio, limited squats and lunges, and allowing for rest days in between heavy days. So, without further ado, here is my current spring fitness routine!
Monday: BodyCombat (I am doing this cardio kickboxing class without jumping or any impact. I am still getting a good workout and protecting my arch.)
Tuesday: 30-minute Core class and 50-minute yoga class (this allows me to not put pressure on my foot while still getting a little workout, building strength, and stretching out)
Wednesday: Spin class (this is low impact, and if I feel pressure underneath my foot, I can sit down during the standing portions of class. This is a great way to get a cardio workout while protecting my foot)
Thursday: Cardio machine such as the PhysioStep or LifeCycle, full free weight workout, 15-minutes of core work, and at least 20-minutes of stretching. This is a great way to control my workout and build strength without injuring myself.
Friday: 30-minute walk and stretching
Saturday: Rest, rest and rest!
Sunday: Hiking with my family, who is very understanding if I need to rest and/or stop
Well, that’s it! This fitness routine for spring is currently working really well and protecting my foot while rebuilding my strength. What are your favorite spring workouts?
Thanks for stopping by!
XOXO Cathy
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