Labor Day came up QUICK—do you agree? It feels like we were just planning the 4th of July with sparklers and BBQs, and now somehow we’re already talking about Labor Day weekend. How is that even possible?

The last couple of months have been a whirlwind—eight weeks of chemo treatments in San Clemente, the back-to-school rush, and squeezing in a few small breaks in between. Which is exactly why I’ve come to love Labor Day weekend so much. It’s like a little built-in pause button before fall officially takes over. A chance to breathe, gather with family, soak in the last bits of summer sun, and reset. Not to mention, it is Reid’s birthday, so it’ll be a fun time to celebrate as a family.

I’ll be honest: I’m a big fan of this respite. It feels like God’s gentle reminder to “be still” (Psalm 46:10) even when life doesn’t slow down on its own.

What about you? How are you spending Labor Day—traveling, relaxing, or maybe just savoring the long weekend at home?

Do check out the 58% off doorbuster deal that ends 9/2 on the Philips espresso machine that was $649 and now $269!

1. Aerie – Up to 40% almost everything
2. Anthropologie – Up to 40% off furniture, bedding, decor & more
3. DSW – 25% off select brands August 25th-26th with code GOODSTUFF
4. J.Crew – Up to 40% off 100s of styles
5. Madewell – Extra 40% off sale
6. Gap – Up to 50% off
7. Crate & Barrel – Up to 60% off
8. Dick’s Sporting Goods – Up to 50% end-of-summer sale
9. Dyson – Live Labor Day Shopping Event on Thursday, August 28th 8pm EST.
10. Wayfair – Up to 70% Labor Day clearance. How cool is this espresso machine?
11. West Elm – Labor Day Sale: Up To 60% Off Deals
12. Pottery Barn – Up to 60% off
13. Elemis – Friends & Family Sale 25% off sitewide, use code FRIENDS
14. Charlotte Tilbury – Up to 30% select products
15. Ulta – 21 Days of Beauty Sale starting August 29th!