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Winter walk in Bellefonte

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wearing: earrings / sunglasses / coat (similar here) / long sleeve tee / nail polish / handbag / jeans / sneakers /

Landed in Pennsylvania! I took a red eye flight and by the time I landed, picked up my rental car, picked up my daughter, ate lunch, and checked into the hotel, I was beat! So, we decided to do something low key before getting ready for dinner.

Bellefonte always decorates for Christmas, and since the city is historical, it is always beautiful and nostalgic. We took a leisurely walk through the park and enjoyed the beautiful decorations, the adorable ducks, and the scenery. It’s so pretty!

After we enjoyed the park, we walked through the historic downtown and enjoyed taking in more historic sites than the last time we visited Bellefonte. It’s such a beautiful city!

I am thankful I wore my new sneakers because they were incredibly comfortable. I was able to insert my orthotics inside, so my planter fasciitis was pain-free. Love that!

What I wore for exploring Bellefonte:

Stay tuned for more destinations from our Thanksgiving week trip to Pennsylvania!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

What’s in my winter travel suitcase

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Winter suitcase from top left: holiday sweater / CZ earrings / scarf / holiday nail polish / long sleeve tee / classic jeans / sneakers / black boots / sweatshirt / black handbag /

It’s that time of year when we are traveling for the holidays and need to pack thick, winter gear! This often means packing less in order to bring a carry-on bag or moving into a larger suitcase we can check. Either way, it is important to remember to pack for the weather we are traveling to; especially us California girls who aren’t used to dressing for the snow!

I am off to Pennsylvania, so my puffy winter coat is part of my airplane outfit. In my suitcase, will be sweaters, long sleeve tee’s, extra socks, scarves, gloves, an umbrella, and shoes with treads; except for my black boots which I hope to wear on non-snow days.

Since a suitcase is a small capsule wardrobe for a week, I am keeping the color theme in berry hues with a little blue and black. I try to pack as little as possible with pieces I can mix and match. Of course, jeans and black pants can easily mix and match with everything. This makes for an easy travel wardrobe I can fit into my suitcase with room to spare; you never know when I might pick up some chocolate to bring home for the holidays!

What’s in my winter travel suitcase:

Stay tuned for my adventures from Pennsylvania!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Ways to relax during the holidays

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ways to relax during the holidays christmas season

wearing: sunglasses / pearl earrings / sweatshirt / holiday nail polish / turquoise mug / sweatpants / panda socks / sandals /

It’s that time of year when we find ourselves running around with extra errands, extra parties, extra events, and extra everything! This cuts into our downtime, gymtime, and overall wellness. In order to combat this, it is really important to schedule in relaxation and not lose track of our overall wellness routines.

So, without further ado, here are five ways to relax during the holiday season and not lose our minds!

  1. Schedule the gym: Don’t skip your workout for holiday errands. Block your calendar and make sure you it acts like an appointment during the day. This way you won’t skip it, and you can keep yourself from going nuts.
  2. Watch a funny holiday movie: Force yourself to relax after dinner and watch a funny movie! If there isn’t one on TV, rent one on demand or stream it. My favorite funny Christmas movie is “Elf.” I highly recommend it for overall laughs and silliness.
  3. Burn a candle: Smelling the season from a holiday scented candle can instantly create a holiday home environment and relax your mind.
  4. Enjoy a cup of tea: I love relaxing with a cup of tea in the afternoon, or after dinner, or both! Tea is not only relaxing, but an antioxidant. Love that!
  5. Turn off your phone: Or leave it in another room. We are constantly picking up our phones and reading news, checking emails, and more. If you aren’t looking at your phone, you won’t find that work email at 8pm that could wait until the morning, but you feel the urge to handle right away. You’ll be surprised at how free you feel when you leave your phone in another room for two hours.

I realize none of this is groundbreaking, but sometimes we just need to remind ourselves how to relax. The holidays can be busy and stressful, don’t forget to relax and take care of yourself. Hit the gym, eat healthy, lose yourself in a funny movie, and put the phone away!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous holiday season!

XOXO
Cathy