The Birchbox Weekender

Relax With a Good Soak (and Sip)

Have a spa day at home with this three-ingredient Orange Green Tea Bath Salt from The Wonder Forest. The green tea tightens and gives skin a natural glow, while the oils from the orange moisturize and soothe. Double your dose of relaxation with a complimentary mug of Harney & Son's Citrus Green Tea.

Map Out Your Vacation Time

Whether you go the international or staycation route (don't knock it 'til you try it), now is the time to plan for the next 12 months. The New York Times' list of 52 Places to Go in 2015 is the perfect place to start. In addition to obvious favorites, the list includes lesser-known destinations like Steamboat Spring, Colorado. (Who knew a GIF of hot springs by a cabin could be so persuasive?)

Cook Up a Sweet Brunch

Three words: Lemon. Ricotta. Pancakes. (Otherwise known as the most amazing pancakes you've ever consumed.) Celebrate your long weekend with these flapjacks from Sugar and Charm to remind yourself why breakfast is the most important (and the best) meal of the day.

Protect Your Boots From Winter's Harshness

By now your go-to cold weather shoes are likely looking rough from the season's snow, salt, and ice. Before you consider ditching them for a new pair, take a few minutes out of your weekend to restore and protect them using A Beautiful Mess's clean and care guide for leather bootsit'll be like a facelift for your booties.

Photo: The Wonder Forest