Life Between Weekends

Sometimes you need a break from the scroll.

These Easy Crafts Are Like a Massage for My Brain Here are the genuinely easy crafts I turn to whenever I want to ground myself and feel productive without launching into a massive project. They're simple, fast and rewarding—and all relatively affordable.

Sharing, just in case you want to get in on making your own candles too! (It's strangely meditative, honestly.)

The Best Candle-Making Supplies Sold on Amazon, Vetted Amazon sells great candle-making supplies—as long as you know what to look for. From coconut soy wax to ToAuto melters, here's what I'd recommend.

I've got a pocket, got a pocket full of...teeny tiny Pop-Tarts?

Strawberry Tiny Tarts Are An Easy, Whimsical Snack Strawberry tiny tarts, aka pipsqueak pastries, are the easy recipe that will add whimsy to your day & they're a kid-friendly baking project.

Jonathan Adler's new line for Michaels Stores is loaded with low-lift crafts you'll *want* to show off.

The Top 5 Easy-Yet-Chic Crafts from Jonathan Adler's Michaels Line Jonathan Adler just launched a decor, games and craft line with Michaels stores, and it's chic yet beginner-friendly. Here are my top five DIY project picks after seeing the line firsthand.

So obsessed with this recipe that I've started making a batch every other week.

Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies (with Optional Candied Pretzel-Walnut Topping!) - life between weekends Inspired by the Banana Bread Chocolate Chip cookie recipe at Gideon's Bakehouse, this easy dessert is pillowy, decadent & has a fun twist.

The mental reset portion is even more important than tidying up (at least in my experience)

My Tried-and-True Sunday Reset List (That Feels Rewarding) Creating a Sunday Reset list doesn't mean tackling specific chores; it's finding the right combination of chores, self-care & planning. I'll show you.

A little reflection + a little anticipation = more fulfilling days

What Makes Gratitude Journals Work: 'Advance Praise' Method I've tried all kinds of gratitude journals over the years. These are the top two styles and the Advance Praise method that worked for me.

When your brain needs a break, consider one of these ideas.

50 Things You Can Do Instead of Doomscrolling - life between weekends When the tyranny of choice grips you, and you're not sure what to do with your free time, consult this list of my fave creative outlets.

Hot tip: In s pinch, a Stanley tumbler makes for a great vase. 🤣 (Also, how cool is this way to protect flowers in transit? A thin layer of cardboard kept the blooms from getting battered, with minimal packaging waste.)