I’m excited for this first weekly-ish series, where I share 3 things I recommended in the past week. Read on for my rules and why I’m doing this!
*Makes a joke about blowing the dust off / learning how to blog again.* I’m baaaaack! ;) We’ll see what this looks like—thanks for being here! For the past few years, I’ve been unable to shake the idea of sharing something I do in real life (recommending things I love with the people I love) with my online community.
Like my patterns, I’ve been roadblocked by my own fears: you’ve forgotten how to do this, you’re website needs to be redesigned, you don’t know what you’re doing anymore…don’t put yourself out there.
So in 2025, my mantra is JUST START.
So that is exactly what I’m doing.
This series will be a bringing together of my goals to live intentionally with the community and people around me — and my love of this online community and sharing things I love.
Each week, I’ll share up to three things I recommended during that week to friends or family. They might be items, they might not. It might be a concept or an article. It might be something shared with me! (This is where my brain spirals with fun guest features in the future!)
But if I don’t have anything to share from my in-person community from the week…then I’m going to talk about that. It’s so easy for me to (especially as a total home-body), to step into my little hermit shell and put walls up.
This is me continuing to take steps of vulnerability, community and intentionality.
I’d love to have you join me! Here are the 3 things I recommended this week — short and sweet!
Weighted Vest
I’ve done it: I’m all in on the weighted vest thing. I don’t know if I’m squishing my insides or actually strengthening my core, but I’m committed for the year. I’ll let you know if my waist is magically snatched in a few months like some claim…. I’m not holding my breath.
I try to do 3-4 weighted vest walks a week, with Saturday being a long, 4-5 mile endeavor. It gets…heavy! I have a 20 lbs one, but I’d actually recommended starting with less weight and working your way up. (Or do shorter walks and work your way up that way!)
You really want to make sure your core is engaged when you wear it, which can be easier said than done! I haven’t started wearing mine around the house for everyday tasks, but I think that’ll probably be next. (You do get interesting looks when you’re out walking…I decided to receive them all as looks of, “I wish I had a weighted vest,” instead of what they are probably thinking. ha!
This is the vest I have and love. I’ve heard great things about this one too: it has variable weights and shoulder pads. When I increase my weight, I will likely try this one.
Puracy Stain Remover
I think I recommend this stain remover...weekly. It’s just that good! It uses enzymes, which I don’t really understand, but it sounds good. I’ve even had success removing stains that have gone through the dryer.
My mom first shared this stain remover with me, and truly, it’s been a game changer. Mud and blood don’t stand a chance with this stuff.
I’ve actually started using Puracy’s shampoo, conditioner, and body wash as well: I love them!
Large Wooden Serving Bowls
I celebrated a somewhat significant birthday milestone last weekend, and these bowls were a gift to myself. :)
Let me first back up a bit. I love a good salad. I mean serving a giant salad that is essentially an entire meal. If you are inviting us over for dinner, please task me with the salad. I won’t say everything in life is a competition (I jest), but salad making is a competition against myself every time. How can I one-up what I made last time? What can I do to make this salad just a smidge better?
Challenge accepted.
I digress, but what’s the point of a great salad if you don’t have the right vessel for it! A bowl that too deep: all the good stuff falls to the bottom! A bowl that is too small: you can’t mix it to perfection.
These bowls from one of my absolutely favorite online stores, Quince (another thing I recommend weekly!), are hands down something I will bring to a favorite things party. Sorry for the spoiler — or invite me to your next party if you’re hoping to get your hands on these!
I started by ordering the 17″ bowl, but when it came, I promptly returned it and bought the set of three. Don’t worry, I’ll share a photo of my next salad-making-is-a-sport-I-take-seriously with you at some point.
And those are my three things from this week. Thanks for being here! Don’t forget to JUST START. Whatever it is you’re facing, just start. Try and maybe fail, but don’t fail to try.
In this together,