Get outside.

This month I wanted to highlight sustainability, one of my core business values. What it means to me as a business owner and as a human to put our earth first with my flower work.

I loved sharing how I apply sustainability practices in my floral production, with my installations and with my event breakdowns. My wish is for each of you to take the time to vote for our planet first.

This brings me to my self care tip for the month of April to get outside and commune with nature. This practice has always helped me to reconnect to our earth and to recenter myself. Being outdoors is an activity I can remember back to when I was little playing in our back/front yard with my siblings. There is something about the fresh air, sunshine and all the natures surroundings that improve our moods, creativity and wellbeing. That’s why it’s one of my go to tips for self care this month. Take a look at my list below detailing tips on one of my favorite activities for getting out in nature.

My tips on picnics

1. Plan a picnic with yourself, your significant other or some of your besties

   1. Parks, beaches and your own backyard are great for picnics

2. Pack a cute bag with food, drinks, water and a blanket

3. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring a hat

4. Bring a book, magazine or simply enjoy the views around you

5. Bring some games to play with your friends or yourself

I encourage you to do this often. If you rather do something else rather than a picnic, other great activities include taking walks (our own neighborhoods are perfect), take up an active hobby you’ve always wanted to try or restart one you’ve enjoyed before and haven’t gotten around to in some time. Whatever it is that you like to do outside, go and do it and do it often. It will boost your mood, help you think, clear your head and the sleep benefits are priceless.

I hope these self care tips encourage you to spend time appreciating Mother Earth and all the amazing things it does for us on a daily basis. If you have tips you’d like to share on how you spend time outdoors, do leave them in the comments below. Also, see you all here next month for my self care tips for May!

Self Care Tips of the Month

As I honor and celebrate women this month, I’m paying extra attention to my mindset when I practice self care. One of the self care tips I’d like to share with you is to be mindful of your thoughts as you take the time to pamper yourself. We all struggle with negative self talk, but it’s time to begin changing that.

As you begin and complete your beauty self care routine, talk kindly to yourself during the entire process; thank your body for doing all that it does for you, notice all the things you love about it, embrace the uniqueness of your face (it’s so awesome that we all look different, diversity is so cool), accept the aging process and focus on health (which has a lot to do with diet, exercise, and eating your greens ), set goals for things you’d like to change for the coming days/week and work on them daily and remind yourself that you are strong and capable to accomplish your dreams.

Changing your thought process will result in less and less negative self talk. It won’t happen overnight, that’s why my tip this month is to practice it while you take time for yourself. Remember that we all have bad days and struggles (unfortunately, those won’t go away), but let them make you stronger and teach you incredible lessons.

I challenge you to practice positive, loving self talk when you dedicate time to your self care routines. It has truly made a difference in my life and I hope it does the same for you. If you have tips you’d like to share with me on positive self talk, please do so in the comments - I’d love to hear what you have to say.

And come back next month for more self care tips, thanks for reading!

Self Care Tips of the Month

As a business owner, I wear many hats. That’s why I take the time for self care. It’s so important for us to practice it to recharge, rest up and be ready to face another day.

I have built up my self care routine over time and want to share some of my go to tips. Reminder that taking the time for yourself is a necessity as it will only make you a better person in all aspects of life, from your career to your personal relationships. I also want to remind you to have fun with your self care routine by inviting your lovers (that’s also self care), friends or family. But if you are the type that needs your solo time, then make it fun and special for yourself.

I will be sharing my tips monthly and for this month I have the following:

Valentine’s is one of the biggest flower holidays for florists. So after a busy few weeks here’s what I did to recharge to care for myself once it was behind me.

1. Stretched and rested my body

2. Continued to drink lots of water

3. Took care of my skin after many hours of wearing a mask. See links to the products I use below.

4. Deep cleaned out my car and studio

5. Drank some yummy sparking wine to celebrate

If you have tips you’d like to share with me, please leave them in the comments. I’d love to know more about how you take time for self care and may even use them for myself.

Products used for skincare routine:

Muri Lelu

Elemis Face Mist

Jade Face Massager

Gua Sha Tool

Matcha Madness Mask

DrRoebuck’s Mask