A Gentle Night Wind-Down (Self-Care Sunday)

Most weeks, you’re the one keeping everything moving — meals, schedules, details, people. By the time Most weeks, you’re the one keeping everything moving — meals, schedules, details, people. By the time Sunday night rolls around, you’re usually running on fumes.

This is just a small reminder that it’s okay to take a little of that care and point it back at yourself.

This week, self-care looks like a gentle night wind-down — nothing fancy, nothing productive, just comfort.

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🖍️ Cozy Friends Coloring Book

I’ve been reaching for this coloring book at night when I want to relax but don’t want to scroll. The pages are full of cozy animal characters doing everyday things, and the designs are simple enough that I don’t have to think too hard. I usually color for a bit after dinner while the house is winding down. Some nights it’s one page, some nights it’s just a few minutes — either way feels good.

If you like a little inspiration before you start, the illustrator’s Instagram — Coco Wyo — is really fun to browse and fits the same cozy vibe.

Cozy Friends: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens

🧥 A Soft Throw Blanket I Always Grab

This is one of those things I don’t even think about anymore — I just grab it when I sit down for the night. It’s lightweight but warm, and wrapping up in it instantly makes me feel more settled. I keep it right on the couch so it’s always there when I’m ready to be done for the day. Simple, cozy, and very appreciated this time of year.

Bedsure GentleSoft Throw Blanket for Couch

🍫 A Cozy Evening Drink for Winding Down

Lately, I’ve been loving a warm drink in the evening that helps me slow down. Mushroom hot cocoa has been my go-to — it feels comforting and cozy without feeling heavy. I usually make it after dinner and sip it while I color or read. It’s a small thing, but it really helps the evening feel calmer.

Four Sigmatic Calm Mushroom Cocoa Mix

📖 What I’m Reading

The Hunting Party
This has been my nighttime read lately. It’s interesting enough to keep my attention, but easy to put down when I start getting tired. I like having a book that works in short stretches at the end of the day — perfect for winding down without committing to a long reading session.

The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley

This is what a night wind-down looks like for me right now — simple, cozy, and low effort. Nothing I have to keep up with, just a few things that help the day feel finished. If you’ve got something small that helps you settle in at the end of the day, I’d love to hear about it.