Welp. This series almost ended…the week it began. Not because I didn’t recommend anything this week, but because dang… Friday comes fast!
Thanks for all the love last week with this new weekly-ish series. The conversations and hearing from so many of you has been a blast. I really want to coordinate a hot-girl-weighted-vest-walk locally — or maybe even virtually too! — so we’ll see if I get my act together and get that pulled together.
Happy Valentine’s Day! We are busy over here prepping for class parties in the midst of a very rainy week. Now, I know. It’s about 9 sweet degrees in the midwest. I should not be complaining about some rain. (Rain that we desperately need, I should add!)
But here is what I didn’t realize about California and weather that isn’t our typical 60-70s with sunny.
Our spaces are built for outdoor living. Let me explain.
I grew up in the midwest. Winter comes and life takes on a different pace or sometimes, even almost stalls completely. (More on this observation and the impact of California lacking this at another time….)
Schools have indoor hallways, gyms, multipurpose rooms…lunch rooms! Churches have indoor space — even houses just tend to be larger in scale with basements, etc.
California is…built different. Backpacks are hung outside. My kids eat lunch outside…every day! Interior hallways don’t exist: classrooms have doors to the outside, not hallways. It’s fascinating (to my midwest self), and it’s not something I’m totally used to.
But all that to say: rain impacts our days pretty significantly. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk. We will dive into my deep thoughts on the Bay’s lack of a slow down season at a later time…I actually would give a TED Talk on that!
On to my 3 recommendations this week! Yes, everything you’ve read thus far has nothing to do with my recommendations this week. That’s just how my brain works: it’s a wild ride!
Today we have books, pants, and yes, pelvic floor.
The Small and the Mighty
I’ve pretty much stopped news sources outside of Sharon Says So and Mo News on Instagram. Usually when I’m brushing my teeth, I pop on and check for update from either them.
Look, I know no one is completely objective, but I appreciate how committed both of them are to trying. Trying to provide the news with facts, history, and truth.
One thing I love about Sharon is her ability to provide context to current events by sharing backstory and history. She truly makes history come alive. Her new book, The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement is proof of that.
I’ve shared this book to numerous people, but over the past week, it’s come up even more. (Both her book and her being my source of news via Instagram.)
I read the hardcopy of the book, but we also listened as a family to the first half of the audiobook. Sharon reads it herself and does a brilliant job of it.
Target pants
Guys. I remember arguing with my sister over whether Shopko or Target reigned supreme.
Want to take a guess at my store of choice? Whoops. I definitely chose wrong: does Shopko even exist? My sister saw what Target could be even before Target knew. I should have purchased stock with my allowance — although I may have chosen wrong!
I ordered these pants on a whim when I was purchasing some Valentine’s Day supplies. Honestly, I’m not sure if they are actually trendy or cute, but they are holy grail comfortable!
The wide leg pants have a wide waist band and the material is thin-wind-breaker meets New England seersucker. Oddest, yet best combination that I didn’t know I needed!
The joggers come in long. Honestly, that’s what piqued my interest! I got the navy, but I have a pair of the brown/rose coming too (since I just noticed they are on sale!) There are a lot more color options if you don’t need the longer option!
Female physio co.
Okay, here’s my oddball recommendation for the week. This account might be my new favorite follow…in the last year!?
I truly don’t have a ton to say because I don’t know much about the gal in the videos, her practice or anything…but here is what I do know:
1. I have birthed 3 children, and I need to care more about my pelvic floor
2. She makes me care and actually take time each day to do so.
3. Her accent is just darling and it makes kegels a bit more enjoyable?
If you are someone who should care more about your pelvic floor, go give Female Physio Co a follow — I promise you’ll see her face and/or hear her voice and get your pelvic floor exercises in for the day.
Follow now. Thank me later.
I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and President’s Day weekend! I think the rain is holding off for a bit, so hopefully we’ll be outside for some adventuring this weekend.
You know I’ll be starting my Saturday with a long hot-girl-weighted-vest-walk!
In this together,