March Break Wish List

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Our March Break this year is shaping up to be a much-appreciated staycation. We work hard (and by “we”, I also mean my girls, 10 and 8) and I know we’re very excited to slow things down for a week. (I’m particularly looking forward to turning off my alarm!)

Today I’m sharing with you what’s on my wish list for a perfect March Break:

Great reading material. I love my psychological thrillers and celebrity memoirs, so you can bet I’ll be devouring some of these over the break. I’ve also been a magazine lover since I could read (and my aunt let me read her Teen magazines), and while I still keep a couple of hard-copy subscriptions, I love the Texture app for reading a huge range of magazines on my tablet. I hope to get all caught up before the holidays are over! It’s also important to model a love of reading for kids, so I definitely plan to cuddle up on the couch with my girls and a whole pile of books. (One already takes after me, with her nose constantly in a book, and let’s just say the other takes after her father!)

A night on the town. After weeks of cooking from a box or can or hitting the drive-thru (hey, I’m keeping it real, here!) I’d love a nice restaurant meal and night out with my hubby (I’m thinking prime rib and garlic mashed potatoes…) It will be fun to pull out a nice dress and heels (which I don’t wear teaching kindergarten), and I definitely plan to make use of my Dr. Scholl’s® For Her™ , with several slim-fitting insole and cushioning options to fit different kinds of heels and flats, so that I don’t have to suffer for fashion with foot pain! (If you’re lucky enough to be going out of town for a break, make sure to throw these in your suitcase too!)

A clutter-free home. Yes, I am a bit obsessed with this. I really do believe that things go better for me when I have my house in order, and March Break will give me the chance to do some extra spring cleaning (though there are very few areas yet untouched by my urge to purge!) We recently scaled back on our board games collection, which was perfect timing leading up to our staycation, and I am actually excited about going through a box of electronic odds-and-ends and continuing to curate my clothing collection. To each her own, right?

Heat. I know, I will be in Canada in March so this is highly unlikely, but I do have a lovely fireplace! As happy as I am to be staying home for the break, I have to admit that part of me is wishing we were heading south (as we have a couple of times before) for some sun and sand. If your break is taking you somewhere sunny, even if it’s just the great Canadian outdoors, remember the sunscreen. I wear it year-round – even though I’m the least outdoorsy gal you could meet! Coppertone ClearlySheer SPF 50 and Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60 filter UVA and UVB rays to help provide sunburn protection. ClearlySheer feels weightless on your skin, won’t clog pores or cause breakouts (I only use sunscreen with these qualities now), and works great under makeup. The Kids Lotion is waterproof*, so it’s ideal for water-loving kids. If you’re headed to the beach (lucky you!), remember that reapplying is just as important as putting on in the first place, so reapply at least every two hours, or after being in the water. (*Retains SPF after 80 minutes of activity in the water or sweating.)

A little bit of Ireland. My husband and I both come from Irish roots, and live in a very Irish community, so no March Break is complete without the wearing of the green for St. Patrick’s Day. We will also be taking in the local Irish Concert, and my girls have been practicing all of their favourite tunes in anticipation. I’d like to leave you with a little taste of Ireland: my daughter Olivia rehearsing the song Danny Boy. Enjoy, and whether it’s a vacay or a staycay, I hope you have a wonderful March Break!