If you\u2019ve been burning the candle at both ends since the new year, then it’s high time to take a moment for yourself. The holiday you never knew about, but now will never forget, National Self Care Day, returns on April 5th. Self care looks different for everyone, but there is no denying, we all need it. Whether you prefer to unwind in the sun, the shade, or the corners of your Netflix queue, April 5th is your day. Here are just a few of the ways you can spend National Care Day in Downtown New Haven.<\/p>\n
Reading the Tea Leaves<\/strong><\/p>\n If you prefer to rejuvenate to the sounds of a coffeehouse playlist and among the aroma of fresh espresso, stop by one of New Haven\u2019s many coffee and tea shops. From Willoughby’s Blue State Coffee<\/a>, to B-Natural Kitchen<\/a>, to Atticus BookstoreBook Trader Cafe<\/a>, each of our coffee shops can promise a comfy place to sit and a mug of something steaming.<\/p>\n Float Your Worries Away<\/strong><\/p>\n Looking for a unique self care activity? Visit Ripple Float & Wellness Center<\/a> at the Omni Hotel for therapeutic floating, whole body cryotherapy, and infrared sauna and massage services. Ripple\u2019s state of the art salt water Float Tanks allow weightless floating for a truly unmatched relaxation experience.<\/p>\n Buy Yourself Something Nice<\/strong><\/p>\n So your love language is gift giving? Prove it. Pick up something nice for yourself, we call that self care. Maybe your home needs a spring refresh? Visit Kebabian\u2019s Rugs<\/a>, which has been beautifying New Haven homes since 1882. Ready to outfit your new workout resolutions? Stop into lululemon at The Shops at Yale<\/a>.<\/p>\n Feed Your Sweet Tooth\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t mistake self care for health care, they are not always one in the same. Sometimes, all you need is two scoops in a waffle cone or non-celebratory cupcake. Step into Claire’s Corner Copia<\/a>, Arethusa Farm Dairy<\/a>, or Libby\u2019s Italian Pastry Shop<\/a> to pick up something sweet. Treat yourself, you deserve it.<\/p>\n Fill Your Fridge With Sustainable Snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n It may sound boring, but for many of us, the ultimate act of self care is just getting things done. What feels better than a completed errand? Lame but true. If you\u2019re working on making more sustainable shopping choices, check out some of New Haven\u2019s best independent grocers, like Elm City Market<\/a> and Nica\u2019s Market.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n