Sunday Scroll #113
Cozy Season, Clear Mind: 4 dinners to save the week, Flourishing at age 51, a road trip through Northern Scotland, a Christmas decor pro tip you'll actually use.
Welcome to our first Sunday Scroll in November! Not gonna lie, I’m putting up the Christmas tree this week. Are you Team Decorate Now and Team Decorate After Thanksgiving?
Listen, Mariah has defrosted. Who am I to keep her from the next seven weeks of our lives??
Let’s go for a scroll!
51 and flourishing: 13 habits that make midlife better. Every item on this list makes me sigh with happiness. These are so, so good!
I could live here: Northern Scotland. This post is like taking a road trip to one of the most beautiful places on earth. Sign me up!
4 emergency dinner solutions that aren’t takeout. This is the time of year I need this list. #3 and #4 are on the docket this week!
Pro tip as you’re decorating for Christmas: How to tie the perfect velvet bow. Y’all, bows are in this year. This is a helpful tutorial on how to make them look beautiful!
Why we get in our own way, and what to do about it. Self-sabotage is real. These are really tangible things that can help.
What neuroscience teaches us about reducing phone use. Do you start anxious scrolling a bit more when the sun goes down? I do. If you’re looking to reduce your phone use, Cal Newport always has your back.
The $59 gadget that broke my phone addiction. Have any of you tried this????
The first sign of perimenopause usually isn’t hot flashes—it’s this. Listen, if you watched the original run of Saved By the Bell, you need to click this link.
New Mexico becomes the first US state to launch free childcare. Big news!
Good link of the week #2. (had to include this precious soul)


This SuperSoft Fleece Crew is the only thing I want to wear right now.
But when I leave my house, I wear this cashmere sweater. You cannot beat the price on this piece!
Just bought these tiny hoops for Caroline for Christmas. Super cute and always in style.
The deets on how I spent my month post-surgery! (spoiler alert: mostly horizontal)
My Holiday Gift Guides are live! Some splurges, saves, stocking stuffers and big gifts—all sorted by recipient. I’m keeping this updated with any codes I receive and can share.
Simplified’s big holiday sale just started and it’s really good. We’re offering 30% off eeeeverything with code CHEER.
Holiday time is a massive deal for brands like ours. When you shop with us, for yourself, your friends, your family—it means the world. Thank you tremendously for supporting Simplified when you shop.
That’s all I’ve got today. Hope you have a wonderfully cozy week!























This is a highlight of my week! I also love the advice for midlife (even though I’m not there) i think the advice is so helpful! Happy Sunday!
Thank you for including my piece! Here's to midlife flourishing! ❤️