The Birchbox Weekender

Schedule Some Mindy Time

Mindy Kaling, aka the famous person most likely to be our BFF, just debuted her second essay collection, and we cant wait to devour it. Why Not Me? explores everything from not fitting into Hollywoods beauty ideals to her weird relationship with ex-boyfriend B.J. Novak to meeting Bradley Cooperall with the sense of humor that made the writer and actress a household name.

Boost Your Immunity

Whether you commute to work on a germy subway or have a first grader who brings home every classroom bug, theres no escaping sniffles season. But these immune system strengthening healthy eats from nutritionist Mikaela Reuben and compiled by the New Potato just might mean fewer sick days in your future. Time to stock up on ginger, apple cider vinegar, and turmeric.

Dress Up Your Snail Mail

A handwritten note or paper invitation is guaranteed to brighten someones day, and your correspondence will be even more enchanting with the addition of these fancy paper envelope liners. The colorful three-minute DIY from Oh Happy Day is as festiveand as straightforwardas it gets.

Ramp Up Your Run

Fall is peak race season, and whether youre training for a big city marathon or your local Turkey Trot, these mental tricks for runners from SELF will help you leave more miles in the dust. Our favorite: Play a celebrity look-alike game with your fellow runners.