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When you invest in your apartment, you should spend a little more time, money, and energy into making an environment you’re excited to come home to. It’s costly, time consuming, and most likely emotionally draining (It’s one of the reasons why you should never go to IKEA on a date, especially early on in your relationship). If there’s one thing I can nudge/suggest/scream from the rooftops for you to invest in, it’s a good mattress. If you’re in the DMV, my favorites come from Misha’s in Old Town, or Zeke’s!

For me, it’s led to so much burnout, even in the day-to-day. A little bit every day to build back up to it, or you’ll just set yourself back. I asked my friends what helps them overcome burnout, and here are some of my favorite tips: • “a little bit a lot • utilize your calendars, sticky notes and to-do lists – writing everything down might help you realize that you can’t build Rome in a day.

The Day Designer (and their free printables, hint hint, nudge nudge) is changing my life, one to-do-list at a time. Love a good breakfast but hate rushing to work in the a.m.? Try adding a dollop of Wild Friends Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter + banana to some whole wheat bread for a sweet & salty start. I personally love listening to news outlets first thing in the morning.

I packed up my entire life and moved away to pursue a career I love, and began to find myself in the process. And that’s what I fell (truly, madly, deeply) in love with in Old Town Alexandria. As ideal as it may sound to move to your dream town, (Old Town is quintessential Sarah Selip town, I swear) it can be terrifying. I didn’t know a thing or two about food, drinks, what the heck gazpacho is (gazpacho: a Spanish-style soup made with a tomato or veggie base, served chilled).