Simple Joys of the Week, March 15th Edition

I'm sorry, but how is it mid-March? I mean, this is getting ridiculous. Especially with a pregnancy/baby countdown going on each week...

So let's slow things down! Here are a few of the simple, sensory pleasures that brought me joy this week...

HEAR: To Live and Die in LA [Podcast]
Have you heard of this podcast? It's another investigative true crime series, but this one is about an ongoing, open Missing Person case and it's crazy (it's also very sad, of course). I started listening this week and have already binged all 5 available episodes. Highly recommend if you're into these kinds of shows, too!

SEE: Warmer temps/CM at the playground
It's been much warmer outside this week, so on Wednesday Charlie Mae and I ventured to the playground for the first time in months. There was still quite a bit of snow on the ground in the shady spots, but the swings and slides were dry and she was so thrilled it was like she was at an amusement park. And it made me very excited for actual spring. 

TASTE: Blueberry Rx Bars 
I've been a longtime Lara Bar devotee, but when I got pregnant, they started turning me off for some reason (argh!). So, I turned to Rx Bars in the hopes that they would be a better fit for my hormone-fueled taste buds and they were! Especially this flavor. They've been my go-to on-the-go snack for a while now and I'm so thankful for them. 

SMELL: Fire in the fireplace
Somehow, we just had our first fire of the winter (I know?!) last weekend and we all loved it. I guess we'd forgotten how relaxing and beautiful they are?! Although I'm definitely ready for spring, I wouldn't mind another fire or two before we say an official goodbye to winter...

TOUCH: This Maternity Sweatshirt
I got this super comfy French Terry maternity sweatshirt in two different colors and it has become my uniform. Leggings, a tank, + this sweatshirt pulled over = what I wear basically every day. If you're pregnant and have a middle-to-biggish size bump, you need one. 

And there you go! I hope you can find some time to reflect on your simple joys of the week today, too. 

Also, if you're local, there's still room in my Inner Spring Cleaning/Yoga + Ayurveda Mini-Retreat with Maria Ferguson this weekend! It's Sunday from 11-5 at Centerville Yoga. Check out the details + sign up here. 

Have a wonderful weekend!