I can’t wait to share Scrolls with you today. It has been such fun to put together – a scrumptious no-bake S’more cup (which also happens to be vegan and gluten-free!), a plethora of joy jolts in the links at the bottom, and a beautifully written book that is well worth adding to your reading list. Oooh and a juicy new whodunit series I know you will love! Happy Sunday, friend!

Make It.

These were the biggest hit in our household in quite some time. And speaking from experience, one tastes like s’more if you ask me…((had to)) ?. It’s hard to find gluten-free + dairy-free treats so I’ve had fun testing ideas with Grey in the kitchen whipping up some after-school snacks. Okay, fine. I ate most of these myself! But it’s always a good sign when our resident carnivore and gluten-eater goes for seconds and gives it his seal of approval (thanks Jon ?). 

Here’s how easy they are: 

?‍?2 cups gluten free oats
?1/4 cup sugar (or any alt sweetener you like) 
?1/4 t. salt
?8 t. coconut oil (melted)

Blend all of those ingredients together. Form the crust in a greased muffin tin (we used a larger tin). Pop in the freezer for five minutes. Then:

?mix together 1 cup of any kind of dairy-free yogurt with 1 cup of gluten free brownie mix to make your filling. It tastes like the most delicious chocolate pudding ?.

? grab the muffin tin out of the freezer, and spoon pudding mixture into each cup. Top with crushed GF graham crackers + @mydandiesmarshmallows! ENJOY!!

Read It.

It’s hard when you start a new book and you’re still thinking about the book you read last week. But thankfully, this is in a whole other ball field and is such a fantastic use of your time. Sidebar: I’ve been giving that a lot of thought lately. How we spend our time, and what is worthy of it. If I’m not invested in the characters, or if the story is not enriching my life in some way, I gift it to a friend who might enjoy it more, or return it to the library earlier than planned. But this one is a keeper! The author teases you in a way. Only letting out the details on a need-to-know basis. I’m not sure I’ve ever had the privilege of reading that writing style before and it feels like such a journey! One in which he makes you feel like you’re earning his trust, in a sense, instead of the other way around. A necessary reminder that everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about. 9.5/10 ⭐️

Watch It.

Speaking of a good book – this show feels like one. I was telling Jon as we started watching that it very much feels like someone is reading me a story instead of acting in a series. Perhaps because Kate Winslet is so remarkable in it. Mare of Easttown is a mixture of a delicious whodunit/ drama/ murder mystery, where you’re very much rooting for the main character, and all of the townspeople in general, despite their flaws. Warning: you’re going to start getting really into it in the middle of the second episode, only to find out that the fourth is the last (darn you, Covid). I can’t wait until it starts back up again – it was just getting juicy. Click the link above to watch the first episode for free!

Listen to It.

I have been desperately wanting to get more into meditation. I believe I do it on some level. An example: before I open my eyes in the morning, I express gratitude for the gift of another day, then I sit with it a moment. In the silence. I wait until I feel at peace and the joy starts bubbling. I don’t allow any worries for the day. If those start, I choose another thought, then I make sure I add a smile to really set it off on the right foot, and hop out of bed. But is it meditation in the traditional sense? No. So I started listening to this podcast when I’m getting ready in the morning. Again, I’m not doing it “right” per se. I’m not cross-legged and eyes closed, focused solely on that. However, it’s a start, and I know that it helps put me in a great state to get the day moving! I thought you might like this too, however you implement it!

Feel It.

Try It.

Do you have a wedding, anniversary, or any occasion where you need a thoughtful, personalized gift? I love this one so much!

This article was fascinating to me. Things that are normal in one country, and not in another.

Are you in the market to buy a home? 6 Signs a Flip Isn’t Worth It. The last one always sends me running!

The best dogs for people with anxiety. I wonder what our animal behaviorist thinks about this list?

This beverage dispenser is a beaut ?!

We are lucky to have the loveliest plantation shutters on every window throughout the house, but I have to say, I feel less lovely about them when I have to dust them ?. Until THIS! One of those gadgets where we’re left thinking – Why didn’t I invent this?!

Need a deep cleaning refresh? Same. This guide makes for a fantastic checklist & has great tips!

Can’t wait to make this coconut tart for dessert!

I love to see what interior designers do with their own homes. Every room reveal of the McGee’s makes my jaw drop a little lower. Dreamy primary bedroom inspo!

This would make such a fun addition to your outdoor space. An awesome conversation piece for your next BBQ, and a joy jolt as you watch her hair grow through the summer ?.

My friend Deanna sent me the link to check out this book for when Grey’s a little older. I LOVE this idea if you have a tween in your life: 14 Talks By Age 14.

The Top 10 Best Beaches in the Caribbean. Have you been to any of these?

Have an EXTRAORDINARY week. I hope you celebrate all the moments - big and small, treat yourself as you would a best friend, and give yourself grace when things aren't going as you'd hoped. ((You deserve it.)) I'm rooting for you!