Spring Pick Me Ups
Put a little joy in your life. Start with my 5 favorites.

Spring is a time of awaking, and rebirth, but also of more to do than there is time in the day.  In the midst of the busyness, I hope you take some time to notice the little things that bring you joy.  Here’s a list of 5 tiny things I’m delighted with  Maybe some of them with give you joy, as well.

Make a Spring Tablescape with me!

For more fun on a budget, check out my $5 Friday Facebook video!

Spring Pick Me Ups
Animal Phone Cord Keeper

1.  Cable Bites phone cord protector

This is one of those check out aisle impulse buys you won’t regret.  They’re available individually at Walmart for just a few bucks each.  I’m looking forward to the practical side of these little guys when both kids are home in the summer and there’s confusion about who gets the charger.

Spring Pick Me Ups
Lancome eye cream

2.  Under eye cream

A friend gifted me a sample size of this incredible product and I feel like a queen every time I use it.  I’ve definitely noticed an improvement in under eye wrinkles and it feels like silk going on.

If you’re looking for a more affordable version, I suggest Neutrogena Hydro-Boost eye gel.

Spring Pick Me Ups
Neutrogena eye gel

Neutrogena under eye gel

Spring Pick Me Ups
Tiny hair clips

3.  Mini hair clips

As warmer weather appears, I find these guys indispensible for keeping those stray ponytail hairs off my neck, as well as pinning bangs back.

Spring Pick Me Ups
Chimes Chews

4.  Chimes ginger chews

Those of us with food intolerance and sensitive stomachs know the importance of quick relief from a sour stomach.  I discovered these tiny treasures at Tuesday Morning and TJ Maxx, and have gotten in the habit of keeping them on hand.

They come in a variety of flavors and are much healthier than popping antacids.

Spring Pick Me Ups
Lindor Truffles

5.  Dark Chocolate

I feel like this guest needs no introduction, so I’ll just share a few of my favorite guilty pleasures.  Now’s the time to find a secret place to stash them!

They’re so small, they’re practically vitamins….

Lindor Dark Chocolate truffles

Giardelli Dark Chocolate squares

Skip to My Life is all about lightening the load of the empty nest transition.  If you’re curious why I started blogging, check out The Story Behind the Blog Name.

Here’s a quote to remind you to stop just for a second and appreciate all the little things around you today.

“To live content with small means- to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich- to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart- to bear all cheerfully- do all bravely, await occasions- never hurry; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common.  This is to be my symphony.

-William Ellery Channing
Spring Pick Me Up
Take time to enjoy the little things by starting with my 5 favorites.