Thought for the day: Before you dive into everything on your list, take a moment to look over your schedule. Make sure there’s a little window tucked in there just for you—some breathing time to do something you enjoy. Even 10 quiet minutes can make the whole day feel lighter.
Over the weekend I did a little baking adventure! I made a batch of Pepernoten (you can find the recipe here: https://ahappyhomeinholland.com/pepernoten-recipe/). They were very popular… the jar was down to three within a day! So of course, I had to bake something else—this time Gingerbread Cupcakes.
I used the Ginger Loaf recipe from AWW Bake but swapped the treacle for a mix of golden syrup, coffee, and cocoa. The icing was a fun experiment too—I melted and mixed it gently over warm water. A new technique for me, and absolutely delicious!
Have you tried making anything new lately?
I also sent out a new Cherry Wallpaper to my Sunshine Wallpaper list:
https://frompond.blogspot.com/2022/04/sunshine-in-your-inbox.html
And over in the Pond Coloring Club, there’s a sweet new cherry coloring page this week. Perfect for a slow moment with crayons or markers:
https://www.pondcoloringclub.com/
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thankful-Turkey-Spinner-Craft-Write-10-Things-Youre-Thankful-For-14924210
For your mindful moment today, try a tiny doodle challenge: turn a heart into a moth! I did this as my own little creative break, and it was so calming. You can watch the quick video on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRgPu_JEc_g/?img_index=3
And if you’re exploring Holidays Around the World, you might enjoy drawing a Summer Christmas Tree—just right for an Aussie Christmas. My new directed drawing pack can help:
