It officially became fall last Friday, but the lazy days of summer already feel like light years away. Since it might be some time before you can jet off on a real vacation, mama, why not plan a mini-staycation to foster relaxation and find your calm? This week, let’s commit to tiny acts of self-care and luxuriate in the coziness of a date-night in. Because a well-rested mama is a happier mama.

XO,

#TeamMotherly

P.S. Here are 14 date night ideas for a romantic night in. Plus, call up a mom friend, she misses you.

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