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Modifying My Crochet Granny Square Cardigan for a Perfect Fit-img

Modifying My Crochet Granny Square Cardigan for a Perfect Fit

...Continuing my Granny Square Cardigan Journey: If you missed the beginning, check out my first post here. I’ve been working on creating a crochet granny square cardigan, and it’s been quite the journey! From adjusting the granny square cardigan pattern to figuring out how to adjust crochet cardigan size, I’ve learned so much along the […]

JHIA vs. TKGA: Which Knitting Certification Is Right for You?-img

JHIA vs. TKGA: Which Knitting Certification Is Right for You?

...As the world of knitting grows, so do the options for formalizing one’s skills and gaining professional recognition. Two leading knitting certification programs stand out in this field: The Japan Handicraft Instructors Association (JHIA) in Japan and The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) in the United States. Both programs have distinct approaches to developing knitting expertise, […]

Brain Dump Technique: Simple Steps to Organize Thoughts-img

Brain Dump Technique: Simple Steps to Organize Thoughts

...If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a constant stream of thoughts, tasks, or ideas, the brain dump technique could be the answer you need. I started exploring the brain dump technique after feeling overwhelmed by the growing list of tasks both at work and home. It turned out to be a simple yet powerful way to […]

JHIA Knitting Certification: Is It Right for You?-img

JHIA Knitting Certification: Is It Right for You?

...I first looked into the Japan Handicraft Instructors Association (JHIA) Knitting Certification after struggling to teach myself crochet through YouTube. When I started knitting—especially with garments in mind—I wanted a more structured way to build my skills. Many of the patterns I admired were from Japanese designers, so learning their techniques felt like the right […]

What to Expect on JLPT Exam Day: My Experience & Helpful Tips-img

What to Expect on JLPT Exam Day: My Experience & Helpful Tips

...On December 1st, I took the JLPT N1, marking a significant milestone in my Japanese language learning journey. It was both challenging and enlightening, and I’m excited to share my experiences with you. In this post, I’ll discuss what to expect from the JLPT exam based on my personal experience, along with practical tips to […]

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Knitting a Balaclava with Aran Yarn: A Cozy Korean-Fit Winter Project-img

01/26 Creativity

Knitting a Balaclava with Aran Yarn: A Cozy Korean-Fit Winter Project

...Balaclavas are funny projects. They look simple enough that you might think you already know how they’ll turn out, but once you actually start wearing one, the details suddenly matter much more than expected. How dense the stitches feel, how heavy the piece becomes, and even how the ties behave can make the difference between […]

Uni-ball One P Refill Compatibility: The Best Gel Pen Setup with Signo-img

01/19 Creativity

Uni-ball One P Refill Compatibility: The Best Gel Pen Setup with Signo

...Do you have a pen you feel oddly attached to — the one you reach for whether you’re journaling, making lists, sketching, or traveling? For me, that used to be my Pentel EnerGel pen in 0.38mm. I relied on Pentel refills for almost three years because they were familiar and always worked well. Then I […]

Is JLPT Worth It? My Honest Reflection One Year After Passing N1-img

Is JLPT Worth It? My Honest Reflection One Year After Passing N1

...The JLPT season rolled around again recently, and as always, my feed filled up with reactions — “Was the listening okay?”, “Reading felt impossible!”, “Why was the grammar so tricky this year?” And right alongside those reactions, I saw the same question pop up from people who are still deciding whether to start studying: “Is […]

Knitting Journal Notion Template: Your Complete Knitting Tracker-img

01/05 Creativity

Knitting Journal Notion Template: Your Complete Knitting Tracker

...My knitting life used to look something like this: yarn everywhere, needles hiding in project bags I forgot existed and no clue what modifications I made on the sweater I finished last month. If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. That’s exactly why I built this knitting journal Notion template, Wool & Flow! I […]

Morning Pages Prompts: 100-Day Journaling Challenge (Free Download)-img

12/29 Life Plan

Morning Pages Prompts: 100-Day Journaling Challenge (Free Download)

...If you’ve been doing morning pages for a while, you might recognize this moment.You sit down, open your notebook, and start writing—but the words feel… familiar. Not in a comforting way. In a déjà vu way. That’s exactly where I found myself. I originally wanted my morning pages to stay simple. Just a few honest […]

AdSense Approval Tips: SEO & Performance That Actually Work-img

AdSense Approval Tips: SEO & Performance That Actually Work

...In my previous post, I shared my full AdSense approval timeline — every redesign, rejection, and small fix that eventually led to approval after a year and a half. This time, I wanted to take it a step further and put everything I learned into one place: the practical tips that actually worked and the […]

2026 Planner Lineup: How I Set Up My Planners for the New Year-img

12/18 Life Plan

2026 Planner Lineup: How I Set Up My Planners for the New Year

...There’s something about choosing planners for the new year that gives me a burst of motivation. As soon as November starts creeping in, I automatically begin thinking about how I want next year to feel—more balanced, more organized, and hopefully a little healthier too. Setting up my planners feels like a small reset button, and […]

Notion Board Game Tracker: Best Way to Organize Your Collection-img

Notion Board Game Tracker: Best Way to Organize Your Collection

...If your board game shelf is growing faster than your memory, it’s time to bring some order to it. I created this Notion board game tracker after realizing how easily I was losing track of what I owned, what I’d played, and what I actually liked. Today’s post is about why I built this template, […]

Bottom-Up Cardigan Knitting FO: My First Fall Project-img

12/08 Creativity

Bottom-Up Cardigan Knitting FO: My First Fall Project

...When the first cool breeze came through, I couldn’t resist starting something warm and fuzzy. This cardigan became my first bottom-up cardigan — and also my first cardigan made purely with knitting needles. My last cardigan was a crochet-motif one, so this felt completely different. It was messy, fluffy, and full of little lessons that […]

Kids Activity Planner for Parents & Teachers (Notion Template)-img

Kids Activity Planner for Parents & Teachers (Notion Template)

...I created this Kids Activity Planner out of both love and necessity. As a working mom, I often felt torn between work and wanting to spend meaningful time with my child. Like many parents, I once wondered whether I should send my child to an after-school program. Everyone seemed to be doing it, but my […]

Hobonichi Weeks 2026 Setup: How I Set Up My Planner for 2026-img

11/24 Life Plan

Hobonichi Weeks 2026 Setup: How I Set Up My Planner for 2026

...I came back to the Hobonichi Weeks for 2026 simply because it worked so well for me in 2024. I’ve tried many planners over the years — digital tools, bullet journals, and even custom systems — but nothing helps me manage my time and stay motivated quite like the Hobonichi Weeks. I’m not using it […]

Best 2026 Planners: Top Picks for Every Planning Style-img

11/19 Life Plan

Best 2026 Planners: Top Picks for Every Planning Style

...Looking for the best 2026 planners but not sure where to start? I’ve used most of the well-known brands over the years—Hobonichi, Traveler’s Notebooks, Midori, MUJI, Moleskine, Leuchtturm, Erin Condren, and Rollbahn—and each one has its own style, strengths, and quirks. Instead of guessing, here’s a simple breakdown of how these planners actually feel to […]

Free Mandala Chart Template for Your New Year Goals-img

11/17 Life Plan

Free Mandala Chart Template for Your New Year Goals

...Every New Year, we set fresh goals — to read more, learn a new skill, stay healthy, or finally start that creative project we’ve been putting off. But as weeks go by, those resolutions fade. The Mandala Chart changed that for me. Unlike a simple checklist, the Mandala Chart helps you turn vague wishes into […]

Last Knitting Project This Summer: Lightweight Sweater Pattern-img

11/10 Creativity

Last Knitting Project This Summer: Lightweight Sweater Pattern

...Late summer always makes me want to finish something — one last project before the air turns cooler and evenings start to feel different. This year, that “one last thing” was a lightweight sweater I’d been meaning to cast on for weeks. It wasn’t planned as a big finish to the season, but that’s how […]

No Flour Diet Experience: One Month Later-img

11/03 Life Plan

No Flour Diet Experience: One Month Later

...When people hear no flour diet, they often think it’s about losing weight or cutting calories. For me, it started from something completely different — a series of allergic reactions that I couldn’t explain. It began out of nowhere: tiny red bumps on my arms that soon spread to my eyelids. The itching was so […]

Google AdSense Approval: What Finally Worked for Me-img

Google AdSense Approval: What Finally Worked for Me

...Wondering how long the AdSense approval really takes — and what it takes to finally get approved?The truth is, there’s no clear formula. The AdSense approval process can feel unpredictable — some get approved in a week, while others wait months or face multiple rejections without explanation (that was me). I’d read so many posts […]

Time Tracker for Hobonichi Weeks & A6 (Free Download)-img

10/20 Creativity

Time Tracker for Hobonichi Weeks & A6 (Free Download)

...If you’re a Hobonichi Weeks user, you already know how much joy and structure a well-designed planner can bring. But what if you could take it a step further and track your time daily and weekly with a printable insert made to fit your Hobonichi Weeks? That’s exactly what I created, and the best part—it’s […]

Korean Alphabet Worksheets: Printable Hangul Workbook-img

Korean Alphabet Worksheets: Printable Hangul Workbook

...If you’re raising a child outside Korea, you may have wondered how to introduce Korean in a way that feels natural and fun. Getting Korean books shipped internationally can be expensive and slow, and local bookstores often don’t carry the right materials. On top of that, many kids resist long, boring lessons. Korean alphabet worksheets […]

Frills V-Neck Tank Top Knitting Pattern (Summer Wear Vol.2)-img

10/06 Creativity

Frills V-Neck Tank Top Knitting Pattern (Summer Wear Vol.2)

...I recently started the Frills V-Neck Tank Top knitting pattern from Summer Wear Vol.2. After finishing the JLPT, I wanted to keep my motivation for studying Japanese alive in daily life. One way I’ve been doing this is by choosing projects from Japanese knitting books, where following the instructions helps me practice the language while […]

JLPT Study Planner with Hobonichi: Timeline and Layout Tips-img

09/29 Life Plan

JLPT Study Planner with Hobonichi: Timeline and Layout Tips

...How do you keep track of every vocabulary word, grammar point, and mock exam before the JLPT? I used my Hobonichi Weeks to bring structure to the process. Instead of juggling scattered notes and endless to-do lists, the planner became a study system that kept everything organized and measurable. By treating it as a JLPT […]