Whether you’re new to the idea of a personal retreat or just want to know how to plan a personal retreat, keep reading!
How to Plan a Personal Retreat
What is a Personal Retreat?
A personal retreat is just what is sounds like! It’s a way for you to get away alone, away from your normal obligations and responsibilities. For some, it could mean a day at the spa or laying on the beach, but since personal retreats only come maybe a couple times a year for me, I like to make the most of it, combining rest and relaxation with planning and reflecting.
Why Should I Plan a Personal Retreat?
You should feel the freedom to plan one no matter what, but I think especially if your primary role involves you wearing many hats, then a personal retreat is a great idea. For me, it’s hard to get any kind of break from my normal responsibilities without getting out of the house for big blocks of time (at least a full day). Maybe you work full-time but also have kids and spend a lot of your time driving them around, cooking, and supervising the management of your household. A personal retreat will be a break from all those things, and it will also hopefully give you the opportunity to look ahead to the future and see where you might want to make some changes.
How Do I Plan My Personal Retreat?
There is one big question and two secondary questions you’ll need to ask yourself when you begin to plan. The first question is: What kind of day would help me most feel like myself? There are a thousand answers to this question, and you don’t have to have it all planned out right away, but thinking about this will lead you to one of the secondary questions: Where should I go for my personal retreat? How you answer will depend a lot on how you answered the first question! For me, I need at least a full day (I like 12 hours at least) or, once a year, an overnight retreat. If you are going to go overnight, you’ll need to make sure you have a plan for where you’ll stay. You might choose to get an inexpensive Airbnb in town or in a town nearby. You could also stay in a hotel, or you might be able to stay at a friend’s house. Just try to pick somewhere where you know you’ll sleep well! If you just plan to be gone for the day, think about places where you can think and preferably have free Wi-Fi! Or even places you’ll be able to go phone-free if that would bring you personal peace.
Get ready for this fun deal this summer! Stop in your local 7-Eleven (or Speedway or Stripes) store for a $1 LARGE Slurpee drink every weekday from 3-6pm until 8/25!
That’s right! You can get your favorite frozen beverage for just a dollar – perfect for hot summer days! To get the deal, just become a member of their free rewards program.
Find your nearest location on 7-Eleven, Stripes or Speedway.
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There’s still time to shop for new clothing at American Eagle while they’re offering up to 70% off select styles! There are lots of options for men and women, including tons of jeans options for just $24.99!
There’s no code necessary and prices are marked.
Deal Ideas:
AE Strigid Low-Rise Baggy Barrel Jean $24.99 (reg. $59.95)
AE Graphic Crew Neck Sweatshirt $19.48 (reg. $64.95)
AE Classic Slim Button-Up Cardigan $16.48 (reg. $54.95)
This deal is good through 6/9. Shipping is free on orders over $75.
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Score Axe Deodorant for a great price this week at CVS! Just head in and use an eCoupon with an ExtraCare Bucks deal to score two deodorants for just 21¢ each.
Shop online or in-store to score this easy deal!
CVS Axe Body Deal (ends 6/20):
- $2 ECB wyb (2) Axe Deodorant or Body Spray, B1G1 50% Off, limit 1
Buy:
(2) Axe Apollo Deodorant Stick, 3 oz, B1G1 50% off at $6.29
Use:
-$7/2 AXE Body Sprays or Sticks, excl twin packs & trial, CVS eCoupon
Total Due: $2.43
Get back $2 ExtraCare Bucks
Makes it 21¢ each
The new Stanley Country Collection just dropped! Not only is it pretty, but it’s also just in time for summer! Go see what you can score!
There are several styles of cups and color combos to choose from.
These cups are limited edition and available while supplies last.
You may not realize it, but Best Buy has new today only deals every single day. Some days are a little ho-hum but today they brought a lot of big discounts on top rated gear.
These are still big ticket purchases so I know they might not be in the budget. If you’ve been looking for deals on any of these though, today is a magical day! See all the deals on sale today here.
Today only Best Buy Deals
TCL 65” QM5K 4K QD-Mini LED TV (2025) – $449.99 (reg. $899.99)
Stanley 6-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum, Black – $49.99 (reg. $79.99)
Insignia 14.0 Cu. Ft. Garage-Ready Chest Freezer, White – $329.99 (reg. $749.99)
Costway 12,000 BTU WiFi Mini Split AC & Heater – $549.99 (reg. $1,079.89)
VAVSEA Portable Garment/Clothes Steamer, White – $16.99 (reg. $35.99)
Aurzen Portable Projector w/ Google TV (300 ANSI), Off-White – $179.99 (reg. $349.99) Read More→
Need to stock up on cinnamon rolls, crescents, or biscuits? Use an Ibotta rebate with an eCoupon at Publix this week to grab Pillsbury items for as low as 69¢ each!
Publix Pillsbury Deal (ends 6/9 or 6/10):
- Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 16.3 oz or Rolls, Crescents or Cinni Stix 8-13.9 oz or Ready to Bake Cookie Dough, 14-16.5 oz, B1G1 at $3.39 ($1.69)
-$1 off Pillsbury Refrigerated Products, select, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Canned Dough items, excl 5 ct Biscuits & 4 ct Crescents, Publix eCoupon
(buy (2), use $1/2 and Ibotta, makes it 69¢ each)
Check out the full Publix ad for more great deal ideas.
Take advantage of this RARE sale from Ikea!
Shop in-store or online at Ikea and get up to 50% off furniture, curtains, linen, organization and more!
This is a great chance to grab items for a new dorm or apartment, or just something you’ve been eyeing for your house. We have the Hemnes dresser and love it!
Deal Ideas:
HEMNES 3-drawer dresser $239.99 (reg. $299.99)
BANDPALPMAL Sheet set, light blue, Queen $9.99 (reg. $19.99)
VIHALSTV unit, dark gray $129 (reg. $179.99)
LILLABO 50-piece track set $12.49 (reg. $24.99)
This deal is good thru 7/2. Pickup at your nearest Ikea for $2.
Here are my top 10 favorite Kroger deals from this week! Get Perdue Shortcuts chicken for $1.49, Oscar Mayer bacon for $3.99, and more.
You can see the full Kroger ad for more deals.
Top 10 Kroger Deals:
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Kroger – Cheez-It Snap’d or Crunch Crackers, 6.5 oz, $2.49
Cheez-It Family Size Crackers, $4.49
$1 off Cheez-It Crunch Crackers, Peelie coupon
-$1.25/2 Kellanova Town House or Club or Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers printable
-$1 off Cheez-It Crunch Cheesy Baked Snacks, 6.5 oz only, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-20% off Cheez-It Crackers, use up to 5x in a single transaction, Kroger Pickup or Delivery ONLY eCoupon
(use $1 off Ibotta, makes it $1.49) - Kroger – Perdue Shortcuts, 8 oz, $1.99
-$1/2 Perdue Refrigerated Fully Cooked Products (sign up) printable
(use $1/2, makes it $1.49 ea.) - Kroger – Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables, 8-10.8 oz, 99¢
- Kroger – Gatorade Sport Drinks, 12 pk. 12 oz, $8.99 B3G3
-$1 off Gatorade or Propel, or Gatorade Water, multipack printable
-$1 off Gatorade, Propel or Gatorade Water Multipack, limit 1, Kroger Cashback eCoupon
-$1 off Gatorade, Propel or Gatorade Water Multipack, Kroger eCoupon
(buy (6), use (2) $1 off printable and $1 off Kroger, makes it $3.99 ea.) - Kroger – Kroger Ice Cream, 48 oz, $1.99 with eCoupon, limit 5 per transaction
- Kroger – Harvest Snaps Veggie Snacks, 3 oz, B1G1 at $2.49 ($1.24)
(ends 6/9)
-$1 off Calbee Harvest Snaps, 3 oz Zesty Ranch or Mango Chile Lime, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$1 off Calbee Harvest Snaps Crunchy Loops, 2.5 oz Original or Honey BBQ, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
(makes some 24¢) - Kroger – Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats Bars, 6 ct., B1G1 at $3.99 ($1.99)
(ends 6/16)
$1 off Rice Krispies Treats, 6 ct+, Peelie coupon, exp 7/30/26
-.50/1 Kellanova Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares printable
-2000 points wyb Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Square, purchase $5, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(use $1 off, makes it 99¢) - Kroger – Red Gold Canned Tomatoes, 14.5-15 oz, 99¢
(ends 7/27)
-1400 points wyb Red Gold products, purchase $4, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(buy (5), use Fetch, makes it 71¢ ea.) - Kroger – Beech-Nut Chicken or Turkey Baby Food Pouch, 3.5 oz, $1.99
(ends 6/22)
-.50/1 Beech-Nut Beef Meat Pouch, 3.5 oz, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-2000 points wyb Beech Nut Meat Pouches, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-2000 points wyb (6) Beech Nut Pouches, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-500 points wyb Beech Nut Turkey Pouches, single count, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-250 points wyb Beech-Nut Turkey Pouches, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(use .50/1 Ibotta and 500 Fetch, makes it 99¢) - Kroger – Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray, 16 oz, $4.99
-$15 gift card Procter & Gamble WYB $50 or $5 WYB $20 on participating P&G select items from Tide, Gain, Downy, Bounce, Dreft, Olay Skin & Body, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Mr. Clean, Zevo, Bounty, Charmin, Gillette Shave, Venus, Dawn, and Cascade; excl trial, Rebate applies to price paid after coupons or discounts, and before taxes, limit 1, Online rebate
-$2 off Dawn Powerwash Starter Kit 16 oz, use up to 5x per transaction, Kroger (exp 6/9) eCoupon
(makes it $2.99) - Kroger – Cesar Wet Dog Food Tubs, 12 ct., $14.99
-$3.25 off Cesar Puppy Wet Dog Food Variety Pack, 12-pk, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
-4000 points wyb Cesar Wet Dog Food, purchase $18, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-$3 off Cesar Wet Dog Food Variety Pack 12 ct., use up to 5x per transaction, Kroger (exp 6/9) eCoupon
(buy (2), use (2) $3 off store, (2) Ibotta, and Fetch, makes it $6.74 ea.) - Kroger – Malt-O-Meal Extra Large Bagged Cereal, $3.49 with eCoupon, limit 5 per transaction
-$1.50 off Malt-O-Meal Cereal, 30 – 39 oz, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app - Kroger – Scott Comfort Plus Bath Tissue, 12 triple rolls, $4.99 with eCoupon, limit 5 per transaction
- Kroger – Pure Protein Complete Protein Shakes, 4 pk. 11 oz, $5.99 with eCoupon, limit 5 per transaction
- Kroger – Oscar Mayer Bacon, incl Turkey Bacon, 12-16 oz, $3.99 with eCoupon, limit 5 per transaction
See more Kroger deals!
