Archive - Downtime

December 2024

Lessons I Learned From a Just-Okay Year

Sharing a few things I’m taking into 2025.

Dec 17, 2024

12 Small Joys From the Week

Including the magic of not overthinking.

Dec 13, 2024 •

Bookmarked with Nikki May

“I’ve been known to go to bed at 7 p.m. just to dive into a good book.”

Dec 11, 2024

Your Gifting Questions, Answered—Part Two

Ideas for overwhelmed new parents and for friends who don't want more stuff.

Dec 6, 2024

Your Toughest Gifting Questions, Answered

Ideas for your hard to shop for dad and your fancy boss who already has everything.

Dec 4, 2024 •

November 2024

Holiday Cards, Cozy Distractions, and Chad Michael Murray

Plus, my favorite cozy book this week, friendship tips, and a really great giveaway.

Nov 28, 2024 •

Cozy Little Luxuries and the Simple Gifting Formula I’m Using This Year

A low-cost way to delight *almost* everyone on your list.

Nov 22, 2024

Introducing: A New Paid Subscriber Perk!

Connecting Downtime readers in a meaningful way. 💞

Nov 17, 2024 •

10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Just peppering you with some small joys.

Nov 15, 2024

Five comforts and some post-election media recs

Gathering in community is what we need right now.

Nov 8, 2024 •

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