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ahhh happy friday!  this week has been pretty crazy: we attended two events; 1. at the grand opening of jcrew carlsbad and 2. a fall fashion show at fashion valley mall (i'll post some highlights soon) -this weeks links all have to do with healthy living: treating your temple with the upmost respect- something i totally have not been doing.  and let me tell you, i'm feeling it: my skin is a disaster, i'm dragging butt and i'm a little edgy. i really need to recenter myself.  i need to drink more water. more veggies. get outside more.  do you have any tips for getting yourself motivated? please tell! (btw i'm asking this while i'm noshing on a sour rope candy; ugh)  hope you all have a great weekend. xx

1.  the DIY honey masque is perfect for any season change // via: xovain

2.  lauren conrad explores powerful food combos // via: lauren conrad

3.  cupcakes and cashmere's posted this on her links she loves; photographing your food better // via: 6 bitter sweets **so ya, this doesn't have to do with treating yourself right but i must say; if you're going to eat a pile of veggies and document it- make it look extra snazzy.

4.  i haven't gotten on board with swiss chard but self shares a few recipes i'd be interest in trying // via: self

5.  i'm a big fan of kimberly snyder (author of: the beauty detox book) so when i read she was coming out with supplements i couldn't help but get excited // via: well and good 

6.  goop shared some yummy canning recipes (you'll need to scroll down after small space makeover) // via: goop

| random snaps |

ok: this is all getting a bit crazy.  we are leaving on monday for 30 days.  holy moly.  how does one even pack for 30 days....let me tell you, very strategically.  we attempted to ship charlie's necessities earlier this week  along with a few other things that would help traveling across the country with our dog and luggage easier until the post office said "that will be $58" what? we can just check another piece of luggage for a fraction of the price.  i am packing my lap top and plan on posting abroad; i can't wait to share our travels.  hope you are all having a good weekend. xoxo

{ rather be safe than sorry because non capisco. getting these books in the mail motivates me to brush up on my spanish and take some classes at a local community college.  italian // french } 

{ celebrated my mom's birthday at bellemy's. if you haven't been there, go. had a refreshing moscow mule at the bar before dinner. }

{ how fitting. trying to eat clean and healthy before vacation. inspired by this recipe }

{ relaxing early morning }

{ tis the season }