Time Concerns, Practical Solutions, and Streamlining Your Kitchen Organization
Every Saturday, readers can look forward to receiving the Weekend Favorites newsletter in their inbox, penned by author Courtney. In her warm and welcoming style, Courtney shares a mix of favorite books, quotes, life hacks, and habits aimed at simplifying life, promoting mindfulness, and fostering well-being.
Book Recommendations
Courtney often shares books she loves reading, both physical and audiobooks, as part of the Weekend Favorites series. From friends' books she supports to great books that deepen joy and mindfulness, her recommendations are a treasure trove for readers seeking inspiration.
Inspiring Quotes
Quotes play a significant role in Courtney's articles, with selections like a Rumi poem that encourages patience and letting go, and wisdom nuggets like "Maybe the opposite of being all caught up isn't being behind, but being relaxed." These quotes emphasize calmness and simplicity, themes that resonate throughout her work.
Life Hacks and Habits
From breaking up with your phone to reduce screen time, to adopting the Kiyomeru cleaning approach for tidying up, Courtney offers practical life hacks that make daily living easier. She also encourages habits such as taking tiny steps daily to simplify life, prioritizing quality time with friends, and embracing slow and soft moments during fast-paced seasons.
Decluttering and Mindfulness
Courtney provides actionable steps for decluttering, such as her three-step guide for beginners and the suggestion to declutter the kitchen by tossing ten specific items. She also emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, offering tips like mindful morning routines and happiness breaks to create mental space and joy.
Holiday Greetings and More
Throughout the year, Courtney extends holiday greetings for Passover, Ramadan, and Easter, and shares tips for self-care, such as using affirmations and gentle reminders to cultivate self-compassion. She also offers advice on how to ignore haters, provides life hacks to save time, and even offers a tip on how to not feel seasick.
As the weekend approaches, Courtney signs off with a warm wish for a beautiful, slow, loving weekend, and expresses her excitement about upcoming books and new discoveries. Readers can save the article by entering their email, and can look forward to the next installment of Weekend Favorites.
Culture and lifestyle are interwoven in Courtney's Weekend Favorites articles, where she explores various home-and-garden practices that foster well-being. For instance, she recommends adopting the Kiyomeru cleaning approach to organize living spaces and embrace mindfulness simultaneously.