This post is part of the 100 Days ’til Christmas Challenge — one small step each day to make the holiday season less stressful and a lot more fun.
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We did it — week one of the 100 Days to Christmas challenge is in the books! 👏
And wow, we covered a lot this week. In case you missed anything, here’s a quick recap:
- Set up your holiday planner
- Prepare your holiday calendar
- Ask for family wish lists
- Create your holiday budget
- Begin your gift lists
Since we spent part of this week working on gift lists for our families, I thought it would be fun to flip that idea on its head today. You’ve probably seen the “4 things” gift list idea — something to read, something to wear, something to do, and something for fun. Well, this is my spin on it: a little wish list just for you as a reminder to treat yourself, too.
Sundays in this challenge are for you — little cozy moments of self-care to recharge before another week of holiday prep. Here’s your mini wish list for this first Self-Care Sunday:
📚 Something to Read
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
This book is like a pumpkin spice latte in story form — small town, cozy café, slow-burn romance, and all the fall vibes you want this time of year. The kind of read you curl up with under a blanket and don’t want to put down.
👟 Something to Wear/Use
WIHOLL Two Piece Outfits for Women
This is my current “weekend uniform.” It’s soft and stretchy, perfect for couch time, but it also looks put together enough that you can answer the door for the Amazon driver without embarrassment. Basically, it feels like pajamas but tricks people into thinking you made an effort. Total win.
🎉 Something for Fun
RoseArt – Bigelow Illustrations – Harvest at The Cabin 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
This puzzle feels like fall in a box — barns, pumpkins, apples, and those rich autumn colors. I love puzzles because they slow your brain down in the best way, and this one looks so pretty you can leave it out on the table all season. Light a candle, put on a fall playlist, and you’ve got instant Sunday vibes.
🍫 Something to Treat Yourself With
Fresh Apple Cake – Sally’s Baking Addiction
Your whole house will smell like fall while this bakes, and it tastes even better than it smells. The best part? It’s one of those recipes that looks like you went all out, but it’s actually super simple. Perfect for a lazy Sunday bake that doubles as Monday’s breakfast (if it lasts that long).
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💬 Something to Remember
That’s it — nothing complicated, just a few cozy things I’m loving right now to make Sunday feel special. You’ve done so much already this week — take a little time today to treat yourself, too. 💛
See you tomorrow when we kick off week two of the 100 Days challenge!
