So there I was sipping an iced honey matcha in a pink Gilmore Girls mug, tap-tap-tapping away on my laptop, the scent of my favorite vanilla-coconut candle in the air, and croissant flakes all over my desk from my afternoon treat… And I realized I felt like the female main character during the montage scene of a rom-com. Everything felt so soft and feminine, and I thought, why don’t I do this kind of thing all the time? I didn’t do anything crazy, it was just a few simple details that made my day feel more feminine and emphasized self care. So, inspired by my little joys, I wrote this post for you. Because I want you to have lots of little joys, too, and get to embrace your soft girl era. So keep reading for 32 spring self care ideas to embrace your soft girl era!
P.S. This post is meant for quick inspiration — just grab-and-go fun ideas to inspire your self care activities this spring. That said, I’ll probably have more posts like this with more details and in-depth ideas for you coming up, so keep an eye out!
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1. Buy fresh flowers at Trader Joe’s or the farmers market and put them in a cute vase
2. Make a homemade strawberry matcha latte using fresh ingredients
(make your own strawberry syrup instead of buying a pre-made bottled syrup!)
3. Clean out your closet and donate the “toss” pile
4. Go to your local farmers market and buy seasonal fruit
5. Use the seasonal fruit you bought at the farmers market to bake a delicious homemade treat (like strawberry shortcake!)
6. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, or do one at home
I always recommend Manucurist to my friends for at-home manicures. Their nail polish is non-toxic and (the best part) is that removing the gel polish is super easy. Within 3 minutes the nail polish literally peels up off your nails. No scraping or filing required.
7. Plan an outdoor picnic with your bestie, featuring your favorite snack foods and cute lil drinkies
8. Start a veggie garden at home
9. Make a yummy homemade spring cocktail or mocktail
(optional ingredients: organic berries, fresh mint, lavender, grapefruit)
10. Paint pretty rocks to place around your neighborhood, or use on your desk as a paperweight
11. Go on a walk and make a homemade bouquet with wild plants and flowers you find on your stroll
12. Host an at-home cafe for your friends
include a menu with a special spring-themed drink, or a fun cold foam flavor for them to add their drinks!
13. Go for a mini spring shopping haul
(this isn’t always realistic, so if this doesn’t fit into your budget then another fun and much more affordable option is to go to a thrift store like Goodwill and thrift spring finds in linen and cotton)
14. Switch to non-toxic skincare products and build a luxurious routine
I’m talking gua sha, face mask, red light mask, dry brushing, the works. Check out my list of non-toxic, cruelty-free brands that allow your skin to breathe and glow, without any endocrine disruptors.
15. Have friends over to make friendship bracelets
16. Deep clean your bedroom
(including vacuuming, washing the sheets, wiping down dust, etc.) so it feels sparkling clean
17. Start a daily journal where you can write down one good thing that happens every day
18. Get your hair trimmed or try a fresh haircut
19. Go thrift store shopping for a flower vase, and then paint it to match your aesthetic
20. Switch up your usual exercise routine to try something new
Get your blood pumping in a way that makes you feel like That Girl. Pilates, yoga, dancing, HIIT workouts, pickleball, etc.
21. Write a letter to a dear friend you miss
(I bet they miss you, too)
To make it feel extra soft girl-esque, decorate your letter with cute stickers or an old photograph of the two of you together.
22. Leave your phone at home for the entire day
This might be the most relaxed, non-over-stimulated day of your life.
23. Choose a book from your TBR list, head to a coffee shop for a drink, and choose outdoor seating to enjoy your novel
24. Go on a hike and don’t forget the snacks, water, and sunscreen!
25. Have a day when you do absolutely nothing except for relax and do NOT feel guilty about it
(easier said than done, but do your best)
26. Refresh your bedroom so it feels like a haven
splurge on organic cotton sheets or comforter, put fresh flowers in a vase, spritz a soothing room spray
27. Minimize alcohol and embrace adaptogenic drinks and mocktails that help you relax
Try my favorite, ready-to-drink store bought drinks for when I’m not “drinking:”
- Leilo Kava relaxation social tonic
- Hiyo Organic Social Tonic
- Recess Mood (sparkling water with Magnesium L. Threonate)
- Recess Craft Mocktail
28. Make a spring vision board on Pinterest
29. Get in touch with your creative side
Try painting, sketching, writing a short story, or take a pottery class!
30. Have a spring photoshoot to celebrate your femininity
Do it alone, do it with a friend, do it with an iPhone and a selfie stick, or do it with a professional camera. Doesn’t matter, just do it. ‘Cause you’re lookin real cute, babe.
31. Invest in a clean perfume that makes you feel sexy
I love using a non-toxic perfume to feel more put together and sexier overall. Find a scent that makes you feel luxurious and that you can wear every day. For me, I love Dime Beauty perfume in the scents I Love Your Smell, Baby and Lovely Sweet Dreams. They’re both a little on the sweeter side, but for me I feel so good every time I wear it.
32. Sit outside in the warm sun, breathe the fresh air, and think about all the beauty in your life
this is the only one you’ve got, so let yourself slow down and enjoy it
Final thoughts on spring self care ideas for your soft girl era
I hope this post on 32 spring self care activities for your soft girl era gave you plenty of ideas and inspiration! We all celebrate our femininity in different ways, so even if you didn’t identify with all of these ideas, give yourself permission to branch out of your comfort zone and try something new.
As someone who spends most of her waking moments with her male fiance, and whose girl friends live 5 hours away, I find that I have to be very intentional in my femininity.
While I’m not someone to wear lace and lipstick every day, I still want to feel pretty, and soft, and smell good. So I make the time to use a luxurious body oil after my everything shower, I bake cookies with jazz music on and a glass of wine, and I love buying pretty girly things to wear on my nights at home.
If you’re also embracing your soft girl era right now, I hope this post gave you some ideas to try out on your own. Remember, you are always worth the time and effort to invest in your wellbeing, and if that includes fresh flowers or a free afternoon to do some yoga at home, then don’t hesitate to do it.
And if you need someone to remind you that you deserve good things, you can always come back here.
Sending love and big hugs,
xo Sav
