This post contains affiliate links through my Amazon storefront. If you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only share products I genuinely use and love. I get asked a lot on where I find the cozy little things in my life. the stuff that makes my home feel warm, my desk feel inviting, and my everyday routines just a little more enjoyable. So instead of linking a million products across a dozen post, I finally did a thing... I put it

There's something about spring that makes everything feel possible again. The light shifts. The air feels lighter. And suddenly all the ideas I've been holding start tapping a little louder like okay... now's the time. This spring isn't about rushing. It's about alignment at home, in my brand, and in the way I show up creatively for the rest of the year. So I wanted to write this down. Not as pressure. Not as a checklist I beat myself up over. But as intention. First: Finishi

I didn't quiet the challenge at all once. There wasn't some dramatic moment where I turned off my PC and said I'm done. It was a lot more quieter than that. It started with me starting at a blank screen for a long time. At first, posting everyday felt exciting. Motivating. Like I was proving something to myself more than anyone else. I liked the rhythm. I liked the idea of showing up daily, stacking post, watching my archive grow. It felt productive. And today, I realized I w

Streaming used to be the place where everything felt possible. Before the blog. Before the podcast. Before I understood how content ecosystems worked. It was Juist me, a game, and the courage to hit "go live" I didn't realize how much that mattered until I stepped away long enough to miss thw why behind it. Streaming Was the Door That Opened Everything Else When I really sat with it, one thing became clear: streaming was the door. It's what helped me find my voice. It's what

For the longest time, I thought content creating and streaming were the same thing. You go live. you post clips. You show up online. It all kind of blurred together. But after doing both and stepping away, then coming back I realized that content creating and streaming are not the same. And treating them like they are the same will burn out! Streaming is Real-Time Energy Streaming is presence. You show up live. You respond in the moment. You carry the energy of the room even

I didn't start collecting Pokémon cards as a kid even though I wanted to. And that part matters. I always wanted Pokémon cards when I was younger. I'd seen other kids with binders, trading at school, showing off their pulls, and I remember thinking how fun it looked. But it wasn't something I ever got to experience. Life was different back then. Priorities were elsewhere. Some things just didn't happen. So, I grew up without them.... I thought that part of me was gone. Then i

Let's be real: I'm not new to crying over video games. I've cried over coxy ones, sad ones, and even the good ones that just catch me off guard with a good emotional gut punch. But Bramble: The Mountain King? this one felt different. It wasn't just a game. It was a full-on dark fairytale experience. The kind that wraps around your heart like a cold mist, then melts it with a single not from the soundtrack. I play a lot of cozy and horse games, but I like to step out of my com

I've been thinking a lot about digital ownership lately especially when it comes to brand names and trademarks. And I keep seeing something that makes me pause: Creators rushing to trademark their brand name.... but not owning a domain. And I need to say this gently, but honestly. That's like locking your diary and leaving it on a park bench. Sure, it has a lock. But it's still sitting out in the open.. What a Trademark Actually Does (and doesn't do) A trademark protects your

I love indie games Like....love them They don't rely on explosions or flashy mechanics. They pull you in quietly, gently, and then when you least expect it they shatter your heart and leave you staring at the screen, like "wow...okay then" Farewell North absolutely did that to me. But now without a little struggle at first. The Black-and White Style Was Beautiful...and Hard on Me I want to start with something important especially for anyone who experiences motion sensitivity

Okay but why did no one tell me Spyro was THIS FUN?! Like..... sure, i'd seen the little purple dragon around. he's cute. He's sassy. He flies. He breaths fire. Coll, right? BUT NO ONE WARNED ME that I'd get emotionally attached. That I'd spend literal hours chasing gems, roasting enemies, and trying to 100% every level like it was my life's purpose. This is my first time playing Spyro the Dragon and let me tell you...... I'm enjoying the purple menace. Gem Collecting Has Bec

Let's talk about something a lot of creators are worried about right now. Google isn't anti-AI But google is anti-low value content. And yes, there is a big difference. If you've seen people panicking about AI content getting "destroyed by updates," this post is for you. Because the truth is a lot more nuanced than the fear post make it sound. First Things First: Google Isn't Hunting AI content Despite what TikTok gurus might say, Google does not automatically punish content

Okay so here's the deal.... I've played a lot of cozy games in my time. Farming sims. Cottagecore worlds. Even chaotic multiplayer stuff with my kids. But Cuphead? Cuphead is in a league of its own. And by league I mean.... It's the game that makes me scream, rage quit, get petty......and then log back in 30 minutes later like nothing happened. Let's Talk About the LOOKs First Listen, I'll admit! Cuphead looks adorable. The old-school animation? The bouncy background music?

I know. I said I was done with Twitch and OBS. And I meant it.....at the time. But after spending more time on TikTok Live? Yeah. Ya girl is officially over it! TikTok Live Feels like constant noise. You're expected to: perform nonstop keep up with chaos fight for attention chase trends mid-stream and somehow still enjoy yourself. What started as "this is fun" slowly turned into "why am I forcing this?" I don't want to yell to be noticed. I don't want to battle algorithms in

Some games don't need explosions, chaos, or nonstop action to be good. Deiland Pocket Planet is one of those soft, quiet games that gently pulls you in....and then before you know it, you're blinking slowly because the soundtrack has you feeling way to relaxed. Cozy, Calm, and Zero Pressure Right away, Deiland felt different from a lot of cozy games, I've played. Everything is small, manageable, and intentionally slow. You play as a little prince living on a tiny planet where

Whew. Like....deep breath whew. We really made it into 2026, and it feels unreal. I swear I was just sitting here last year saying "okay, next year is going to be different and now here we are. Time really said blink and I'll move on without you. but before we rush forward, I wanted to pause. Just for a minute. because if there's one thing I've learned, it's reflection matters just as much as momentum. Looking Back at Everthing We built Last year wasn't just another year. It

There are some things you can prepare for as a parent... but not having your kids on Christmas? Nothing prepares you for that. You can know it's coming. You can talk yourself through it. You can try to make plans, stay busy, stay positive. But when the day actually arrives, the silence in your home hits differently. And when you're splitting holidays with a narcissist, the pain runs even deeper because it's not just about scheduling or sharing time. It's about the manipulatio

Let's get one thing out of the way: I wanted to love The Last of Us Part II: I really did. Coming off of Part 1 a game that shattered me in all the right (and wrong) ways and high hopes. Maybe too high. That first game broke my heart, healed pieces of it, and made me feel deeply connected to the characters, especially Joel. It was powerful storytelling. A masterpiece. But Part II? It felt like I was forcing myself to finish a book after the author had ripped out the best chap

I'm putting this out into the universe now because once it's written, it feels real. in 2026, I'm challenging myself to publish one blog post every single day. Not because I think everyone should do this. Not because hustle culture told me to. Not because "more content = more success." But because I want to see what happens when I fully commit to my voice. This Isn't About Perfection It's About Consistency let me be clear right away. These articles won't be long, polished, pe

Let me just say this loud an clear: I don't have an Instagram account anymore..... and honestly? I don't miss it. AT ALL. Because I did something a little chaotic, a little genius, and very on-brand for me: I turned my Pinterest into my Instagram feed. And now? I'm fully addicted. Instagram Pressure vs. Pinterest Peace Instagram always felt like a performance. The algorithm was moody. The expectations were exhausting. You had to show your face, show your life, show everything

Let me be very real with you: I was not emotionally prepared for this game, and I already knew what was going to happen. The Past of Us Part 1 isn't just a remastered classic. It's a raw, devastating, beautifully crafted masterpiece that reminds you why you fell in love with storytelling through games in the first place. Even though I'd seen clips, spoilers, and memes years ago actually playing it? That's a whole different level of pain. Joel and Ellie: The Duo that Broke Me