Therese (Mom)

Maybe it’s the change of seasons, maybe it’s this stage of life, but lately I’ve been noticing the little things that are making me happy. Some are cozy, some are delicious, and one is a little deeper.

Here are five things I’m completely obsessed with right now:

1. Cozy Matching Lounge Sets

Give me a matching lounge set and I’m happy. I love anything that feels like pajamas but still looks put together enough that I can run to the store, grab coffee, or answer the door without feeling like I need to change first.

Comfort has definitely become more important to me as I’ve gotten older—but I still want to feel cute! This one on Amazon is my favorite right now!

2. Really Good Slippers

Not just any slippers. I’m talking about the ridiculously soft, fluffy, “I never want to take these off” kind, like these UGG slippers for example.

The minute I get home, the shoes come off and the slippers go on. It’s such a simple little luxury, but apparently I’ve reached the stage of life where a really good pair of slippers can make my entire day better—and I’m perfectly okay with that.

3. My Can’t-Live-Without Nail Polish Color

OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark.

If you know, you know.

It’s dark, rich, classic, a little moody, and absolutely perfect for fall. I can try other colors, but somehow I always come back to this one. It just makes me feel polished and put together—even when the rest of me may not be!

4. Making Healthier Comfort Food

Fall makes me want all the cozy food—soups, roasted vegetables, warm bowls, hearty dinners, and anything that makes the house smell amazing.

But these days, I’m much more aware of how food makes me feel afterward.

I’ve been loving healthier versions of comfort food: protein-packed meals, lots of vegetables, anti-inflammatory ingredients, and recipes that are comforting without leaving me feeling sluggish or inflamed. I love grabbing recipes from The Skinnyish Dish for inspiration.

I’m learning that healthy food doesn’t have to feel like punishment. It can still be warm, satisfying, delicious, and something you genuinely look forward to eating.

5. Progress

This one might be my biggest obsession right now.

Progress in our home renovation. Progress with my health. Progress with my daughter’s health. Progress with my youngest daughter’s education.

I’ve realized how much I love forward movement.

It doesn’t have to be huge. Sometimes progress is a finished room. Sometimes it’s making a healthier choice. Sometimes it’s watching someone you love get a little stronger. Sometimes it’s simply knowing that today you’re one step closer than you were yesterday.

At this stage of my life, I don’t need everything to happen overnight. I just want to know we’re moving forward.

And right now, that might be the thing I’m most grateful for.

What are you obsessed with right now?

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