I've passed this place for 2 years without knowing it existed. The weather changed and so did my plans. I didn't get my Turkish Lemonade, but I did discover some of the best smelling candles and playful casual clothes inside Late Bird, a women's boutique.

As mentioned, here are some suggestions for "loungewear that isn't tight," specifically joggers and lighter sweatpants. 

 

Resources:

• Sweatpants and jogger picks
• Use Code: LENA4 at ShopLateBird.com to receive 10% off sitewide
• See my new smiley face sweatshirt on Instagram: @lenaporter
• The Artist Way (the book that inspired these dates) 
• About Lena: https://www.lenaporter.com/
• Schedule a style chat

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If thinking of something fun to do by yourself feels like too much effort or another thing to add to your list, listen in as I share ideas on how to come up with ideas for YOUR next solo date.

Also, it's a milestone—20th episode! I read off feedback from listeners. Thank you for being a part of this podcast and embracing the importance of guilt-free, routine, self-care.

 

Resources:

The Artist Date (the book that inspired these dates)

Headspace app (for adult and kid meditations)

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As a Personal Stylist, I've been detoxing closets for the past 12 years—on this date, I'm inside my closet. Listen in to hear what I'm keeping, what I'm letting go of and tips to help you decide what to do with your own clothes.    Resources: 

Schedule a style chat: 

https://www.lenaporter.com/contact

Closet Detox sessions (in-person or virtual): https://www.lenaporter.com/styling-services

Donate your t-shirts to: Marine Layer

Donate your designer brands/handbags to: Re-SEE

Donate your non-high-end clothes to: ThredUp 

The book that inspired these dates: https://bookshop.org/shop/lena

About Lena: https://www.lenaporter.com/

Don't forget to email: [email protected] to enter to win the Rivage Day Spa facial giveaway! The winner will be selected on April 1st.

 

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I learned a bunch from the esthetician during my French facial, like what's the real purpose of toner and why you might not need all those fancy facial gadgets. I told her about this show and the purpose of solo dates. After hearing this, I learned she likes to make artfully designed "cakesicles!" All of us enjoy doing something. Go do the thing!

Also, Rivage Day Spa is generously doing a giveaway for listeners of this show. Listen in for the details and remember to email: 

[email protected] to be entered into the drawing! 

Resources: 

Rivage Day Spa

Flo app

In The Flo Book

Cakesicles

The book that inspired these dates

About Lena

Personal Styling Services

Instagram: @datinglena

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Exactly a year ago, amongst a crowd of 15,000 people, I watched Oprah speak on wellness and purpose. I was in Denver at the Pepsi Center for her 2020 Vision Tour. In this episode, I retell the story of my ultimate solo date—a weekend away. (And the funny now, but not at the time, travel fiasco!) 

 

Resouces: 

Daybreaker

Video of Oprah speaking

Lena's Personal Styling Services

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What's one thing you can do now, in March 2021 that would make you feel like your vision for March 2024 could happen? 

This was proposed to me during my personal stylist group coaching call. It's my assignment this week; you can make it yours too!

For this episode's date, I got back into making an inspiration board, something I always used to do but haven't in years. 

 

Resouces:

* Get in on the fun & see the dates' videos & photos 

* Book a Personal Stylist

* Konfekt magazine 

* Porter magazine

* The book that inspired these dates

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What do you think it's like inside a marijuana dispensary? Picture an Apple store + a chic hotel + french bakery. Really.

Listen in as I describe the scene and share the details of what I learned inside Lume Cannabis Co. Hint: This isn't Veronica, Kevin and Frank's weed operation sold through the Alibi. (Do you watch Shameless?)

 

Resources: 

• Watch the video we made
• Lume Cannabis Co.

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Sometimes the date with yourself, becomes your hobby. 

"When I decompress, I choose like, the hardest projects to just deep dive in."
 
This week, someone else shares their date—i.e. what she likes to do when she has time to herself. Listen in on Kristen's adventure in "stress baking" as well as how she got into skydiving and what lights her up about the sport. 
 
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Resources:
 
The Misty Blues Women's Skydiving Team & Performances
 
Great Michigan drop zones for skydiving:
1.  Skydive Tecumseh
 
2.  Midwest Free Fall
 
3. Skydive Grand Haven
 
Information on the Accelerated Free Fall course to get sport licensed to skydive. 
 
From Kristen, Re: aged fruitcake. Here is a blog from a hobby baker that had a similar journey to mine with one big difference: I always knew I’d be making my own marzipan (way cheaper and more tasty than store bought) and instead of royal icing, I made a marshmallow based fondant (also way cheaper and more tasty than store bought). 

marzipan recipe (egg free)
 
Marshmallow Fondant (life changing) recipe
 
Note: For someone that wants to make little elegant finger treats, the marzipan/fondant layer can be rolled out and cut with cookie cutters (simple shapes) and drizzled or covered in any kind of chocolate. You’ll have guest DEMANDING the profession bakery source! ;) 
 
 
Take a look at videos & photos of the dates 
The book that inspired these dates 
About Lena
Check out Lena's Personal Styling Services
Instagram: @datinglena
 

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What's the best way for YOU to make decisions? Where are YOU limitless? Where do YOU hold yourself back? How can YOU get into alignment?

Sounds like something you want to know, right? I signed up for a free 5 day workshop and learned all of this about myself. I took 5 minutes each day to read a part of my chart. Then, I spent my 'solo date time' doing the chart for other people (and telling them all about it)! 

You can access the details of your human design chart here: Intuition Lifestyle     For more human design inspo, follow @IntuitionLifestyle on Instagram  

Resources:

• See videos & photos of my dates + get specials. Pop in your email here to get in on it.

 

• "The Artist Way," the book that inspired these dates 
  
  
• About Lena
• Lena's Virtual Styling Services
• Instagram @datinglena

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We've written back and forth to each other for 12 consecutive years! She and I are far apart, yet we've gone through big life moments at the same time. This week I curled up with my laptop and wrote an overdue message to a dear friend. 

 

P.S. Sunday, February 7th is National Send a Card to a Friend Day!

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