Weekend Notes

Happy weekend, friends! It’s rainy here today, and I’m looking forward to a cozy day of cooking, errands with the fam, and closet organizing. Is it crazy that those activities make me feel so excited lately? It feels like a welcome break from the faster pace of the workweek — a breath of fresh air that gets me ready for another week ahead. I’ve got lots of great links from around the web this week, so hope you enjoy — and have a lovely Sunday! xo

The perfect weekend breakfast: gluten-free waffles with maple spice buckwheat crispies (pictured above.)

Eat these 4 foods to reduce your stress levels.

15 dresses from award season’s red carpet that you can actually buy.

My 5 go-to healthy recipes for weeknights at home.

How to have tough conversations — without conflict.

Why we swear barre is the best workout for women.

Diane von Furstenberg shares her greatest design inspirations.

This is what happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol for one month.

Craving all of these fresh spring recipes.

How to bring your locks back to life after winter.

These tips will make you look like a pro at your upcoming crawfish bowls.

*plus, a few things you may have missed!

Smashed grilled sweet potatoes with chimichurri sauce.

This gorgeous springtime dinner party with McKel Hill of Nutrition Stripped.

Apparently there is a right way to use bobby pins – here’s how.

Get bikini ready with this head-to-toe guide for your best ever spring break bod.

Our favorite 16 breakfast spots in Austin.

*photo: tending the table