Weekend Things

Happy Friday, everyone! We're expecting thunderstorms today -- I'd love a good one. Though, it does seem like we skipped right past April showers from winter into summer weather. Crazy how that happens.

// Garden Gratification //

Want an instant + calming succulent garden?

You can have a gorgeous one with a few clicks of a mouse

Small for $14; medium for $25; large for $40

// Festive Fare for Mother's Day //

I'm thinking brunch. Starting with a Blood Orange Bloody Mary

Heart-shaped Nutella Stuffed French Toast or a basic Vegetable Frittata

Maybe this vegan Brunch Melt Muffin

// < = > //

11 Excellent Reasons to Get Rid of your Clothes

Minimalist Wardrobe -- I think I'm going to try this

Minimalist Approach to a Killer Closet -- I need to follow rule #5

// Great Outdoors //

A blog about camping w/ babies + toddlers

Plus some smart gear to make it all more fun

Honestly, this place is what I imagine heaven looks like

// Work It Out //

10 Best Workouts on YouTube via Shape

10 Best Channels for Free Workouts via Mashable

Top 30 YouTube Channels for Working Out via The Tumblr Gym

// Pinspiration //

Make Your Own Kite via Etsy blog

You'd never know it's DIY -- Hand-Dipped Glazed Pots

Simple + Sweet Mason Jar Herb Garden

// Homemade Suds //

The best make-it-yourself cleanser I've used =

1/3 cup rubbing alcohol + 1/3 cup vinegar + 2 cups water.

Put it in a spray bottle. Works well on glass, too!

// Steals + Deals //

Pearl Izumi athletic apparel up to 40% off

Cookbooks -- paperback + hardcover -- up to 50% off (great titles, too!)

Free Bluegrass Music -- no joke! I love it.

// For Thought //

5 Risky Diet Mistakes Vegetarians Make via Huffington Post

First All-Vegetarian Public Schools Get it Right via Greener Ideal

Boston Runners Seek Another Chance via Wall Street Journal

And here's what you may have missed this week on Writing Chapter Three:



Have a great weekend!

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