Cozy Slipper Round Up

A friend of mine recently asked me about slippers and let’s just say I had way more opinions than probably warranted.

My partner calls me the “queen of cozy” because I take being cozy very seriously, particularly in the winter. Name a clever little book on hygge and I’ve probably read it. Ask me about my tea drawer, I’d love to walk you through it. How many throw blankets is enough? That’s a trick question because there is no such thing as enough throws. So slippers, of course I had a few recommendations and so I thought I’d share them here too!

My current favorite are these Parachute waffle booties and they are currently on sale! These ones are a close second. Not only are these cute and keep your ankles warm, but the insole is memory foam. Simply divine.

If you are feeling spendy then splurge on these shearling Moroccan slippers are it. These are a classic and mine lasted surprisingly long (over 2 years) for being white and having a leather sole!

On the opposite side of the spectrum, Muji offers the best slipper under $15! They may not last season after season, but they truly are comfortable while they last. I like to get these for house guests.

If you are looking for something that could work indoors or outdoors these shearling slides from TKEES are it. These are also good if a super warm bootie isn’t up your alley.

I haven’t tried these but they are on my list for next time I need a pair. I have been very impressed with Quince thus far and have high hopes for their shearling slides. They just look so luxe and I am smitten with the greyish color.

New Year, New Goals

Last week I shared my intentions for the year, and today I have been thinking about concrete goals. There are a few areas I want to focus on this year home, money, hobby, health, and style. Family is notably missing because so much of my life is about my little nuclear family and creating time and memories with extended families that I do t think I need specific goals at the moment. These other areas have been somewhat neglected and I have some concrete things I want to accomplish which I’ll dive into now.

Home

I have the goal of making our rental our own this year. We’ve been here for three years and plan to stay for several more so I want to invest in some cosmetic changes that do more than what furniture and decor can do. First on my list is my en-suite bathroom which is the epitome of builder grade.

Money

Ever since getting pregnant and especially having my son I have paid very little attention to my spending. My shopping is typically pretty intentional, but it exploded with buying things for the baby and I have deeply evaluated how much of that is necessary, convenience, or now frivolous. I want to start with a low buy challenge to slow down a bit. And I plan to reconcile my 2023 budget with my actual expenses to see exactly where my money is going. Fingers crossed!

Hobby

Last year I knew all hobbies would need to go on hold to survive the baby phase but this year I want to start dabbling again. Particularly with more writing (and reflecting). I write a lot for work and want to strengthen my creative writing muscles.

Health

As with many things I mentioned above, fitness was put on a bit of golf last year. In particular this year I want to get back to daily stretching, some strengthening, and a steady and sustainable routine.

Style

The last goal is about clothes and styling what’s already in my closet. My body seems to have normalized a bit and I am fitting back into some of my pre-baby clothes and culling some that not longer serve my needs. I want to have fun with my wardrobe again and rediscover the pieces I have so getting dressed and sharing that is on my list for 2024.

Home Right Now

I have so much appreciation for the little home we’ve built. This year is full of transition and challenges, but having a sanctuary to navigate it all from is truly a blessing of my own making. 2021 has been the first year where I have slowed down enough to truly appreciate my present. I haven’t had the mental save or desire to constantly look toward the future or next accomplishment. It’s a liberating feeling to look around and not only feel I have enough, but everything I have wanted. That’s not to say all my ambitions are out the window, they just aren’t as urgent as they once were. I know that I time they will come with my small everyday efforts, and in the meantime I can just savor where I am right now.

The Best Pillows for Great Sleep

A few weeks ago I decided that I had enough bad sleep nights and took to the internet for help. I went to Instagram to crowdsourced recommendations from my side and back sleepers. To my surprise, I was not the only one enthusiastic about good sleep and I got tons of environmentally friendly pillow suggestion back!

I ended up purchasing two of the Coyuchi Turiya pillows for my husband and I. Watch my review below to see how it went… spoiler alert, we are returning one of them and maybe you can guess why.

If you are interested in trying anything from Coyuchi use my referral link for $60 off orders over $300 (I can get a $60 credit too!).

In case you are interested, here are the some of the other back/side sleep pillow recommendations I received on Instagram. I choose the Turiya this one based on the many passionate endorsements I received in my DMs!

Easy DIY Zero-Waste Air Freshener

Sometime at the start of the pandemic I started noticing it was harder to keep odors out of the house. Being inside 24/7 and constantly cooking all meals at home made keeping the air fresh a full time job. In Southern California, where I live, it isn’t always easy to just open all the windows to air our the house. Sometime the air quality is terrible (hello wildfires), or once in a while it is simply too hot/cold. That’s where this super simple DIY comes in handy!

I started making my own air freshener with left over coffee grinds and baking soda. I saw this from one of my favorite Youtubers and let me tell you, it works like a charm! It’s truly amazing and now I keep several of these concoctions around the house at all times (every closet has one!).

It’s super easy to make, the only real trick is to make sure you let your coffee grinds dry out completely before making. I collect our grinds and spread them out in a thin layer for a couple of days before use. Then I just mix equal parts of coffee and baking soda together in a jar, glass or cotton pouch and done!