The Birchbox Weekender

Pack the Perfect Breakfast

Mason jars arent just for sipping twee cocktails; theyre an easy way to make meals portable, too. Whip up one of these mason jar breakfasts rounded up by PopSugar and pack an energy-boosting (and delish) treat to take along on a weekend hikeor your Monday morning commute.

Pair Up to Work Out

Not only does working out with a buddy keep your accountable, social time makes exercise feel less like a chore and more like recess. Grab a partner in crime for these five workouts to do with a friend from Leaf.tv. Whoever does more reps gets to pick the post-sweat brunch spot.

Upcycle Summers Souvenirs

Still mourning the end of summer? Turn all those seashells you stockpiled from the beach before Labor Day into ambience-enhancing candles with this DIY project from Free Peoples blog. Tea lights have never looked this romantic.

Have a Good Cry

If youre craving a little end-of-week catharsis, check out the highly addictive podcast Crybabies. Hosts Susan Orlean and Sarah Thyre invite guestspast ones have included Jenny Slate, Tavi Gevinson, and Amy Poehlerto reveal the things that make them misty-eyed, from breakup songs to emotional spin classes and everything in between.