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Published: Sat, 05/24/25
Our
Weekly Whimsy
With love, Angela Schmidt
Hello !
Create a little wonder and get cozy!
As the day winds down, the outdoors takes on a quiet kind of feeling. The air turns gentle, and the evening invites you to slow down. Let this beautiful, quiet moment wrap around you like a cozy blanket.
Soak in the quieter side of the outdoors with fun. Create a little wonder and bliss outside on your patio, balcony, window seat or wherever you feel drawn.
This is your
invitation to pause and enjoy the softer, slower side of this season with mindful, whimsical moments by yourself or a small gathering with others.
Turn your special space into a cozy place for dreaming, relaxing and sharing if you so desire with:
Fairy
lights
Filled mason jars with glow-in-the-dark paint or battery tea lights
Scattered LED candles for a picnic-style dinner on the lawn
Here are four outdoor evening ideas:
1. Quiet Prayerful Moments
Step outside after dark and look up.
Notice constellations or the shape of the moon.
Breathe deeply and let the stars quiet your thoughts.
Have a quiet, prayerful moment to reflect on your day
and all that you are grateful for.
2. Stargazing Blankets
Bundle up with a warm drink.
Watch the night sky.
Use an app to find constellations.
3. Evening Story Time
Read outdoors by yourself.
Gather with family or friends to share a story.
4. Backyard Glow Party
Set up lanterns, string lights, or glow jars.
Add music and comfy seating.
Invite family or friends to join for a cozy game night on the patio or a storytelling circle under the stars.
Make up tales about the stars or the day’s small
adventures.
Whatever you plan, a quiet evening by yourself or a shared time with others, give yourself permission to take it slow and just be surrounded by what you love.
Here are a couple of
drink ideas for you to sip and enjoy while you do so:
1. Spiced Vanilla Almond Milk (Warm or Iced) Heat or chill a cup of almond milk with: