Monday, October 6, 2025

Low Effort Luxury


Here's a list of things that cost less than $100 and bring me a ridiculous amount of joy. 



1: Waking up without an alarm clock

2: A hammock nap

3: Painted nails

4: Fresh flowers in the house

5: Lighting a seasonal candle

6: The feeling after a good workout

7: New books/a good audiobook

8: Open windows {natural light in general}

9: Playing cards with my family

10: Being barefoot

11: Playing music throughout the house 

12: Listening to a podcast or audiobook while doing house chores {laundry, dishes, cleaning, etc.} feels so luxurious and productive at the same time! 

13: a 30 minute massage or facial 

14: Getting into bed  with freshly laundered sheets 

15: Sitting down with a cold can of Mtn. Dew and a magazine 

16: Dinner on the lanai

17: Cozy blankets and/or oversized hoodies

18: Patio lights

19: Listening to the kids play with friends outside

20: Colorful Paper Mate Flair markers always

21: A tidy house

22: Doing a puzzle

23: Watching/listening to the kids hang with friends

24: Seeing the sun go down

25: A family Facetime

These are just a few things I like to add into my daily life to bring a little extra joy.  

How you add little bits of joy into your days?

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