The Laundry List: What To Do For Yourself This Weekend

The weekend is upon us, and with it, two days to unplug and unwind. That's right. Skip the to-do lists and take some time for yourself. Embrace the little things you love to do -- whether it's baking a pan of brownies or sleeping way past brunch -- or try something new. With the holiday season in full swing, winter weather encroaching on most of us, and the year drawing to a close, it's time to look after yourself this Saturday and Sunday. Here are some suggestions to get you started:   COOK: Baked Brie With Maple Syrup And Thyme -- Recipe Tin Eats Go ahead and get real cozy with this one. Baked brie is a perfect offering for a crowd, and equally acceptable as an indulgent treat for one. It's all about comfort this season, and warm, gooey cheese is about as comfortable as it gets. See here for more baked brie recipes. CREATE: A DIY Christmas Wreath -- Brit + Co What if you could clean up your home and make an awesome, original diy project in the process? Now you can, thanks to our friends at Brit + Co, who have devised an excellent use for all those random objects you have lying around the house: your very own Christmas wreath. Read more about it here on HuffPost.   READ: What It's Like to Be a Woman of Color in Privileged White Spaces -- Cosmopolitan Your long read of the weekend should definitely be this powerful piece by writer Kendra James. Period. Honest and beautifully written, it's an experience that needs to be told -- and talked ...

Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 4, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news