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Best Hobonichi Weeks Layout Ideas for Your Needs-img

Best Hobonichi Weeks Layout Ideas for Your Needs

...The Hobonichi Weeks planner is a versatile tool that allows users to create customized layouts based on their needs. Whether you are balancing work and personal tasks, managing your time efficiently, tracking habits, or focusing on mental wellness, the right Hobonichi Weeks layout can make a significant difference. After using Hobonichi Weeks for a couple […]

Uni-ball One P Review: Ink Test + Alternative Refill Options & Fica Colors-img

Uni-ball One P Review: Ink Test + Alternative Refill Options & Fica Colors

...I’ve been using Pentel EnerGel for years, and while I love its smooth writing experience, the design wasn’t really my taste. Instead of constantly buying new ones, I wanted a sturdy barrel where I could simply replace the ink—specifically for black ink. Another limitation of EnerGel was its limited color options (black, red, and blue). […]

JLPT Test Results: How I Passed JLPT N1-img

JLPT Test Results: How I Passed JLPT N1

...The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is a major milestone for many learners of Japanese worldwide, and the December session each year offers a critical chance to demonstrate advanced language skills. It also became a personal milestone for me, marking the end of months of juggling full-time work and structured study sessions. I took the […]

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Pomodoro Timer: Techniques to Boost Productivity

...Are you looking for a proven method to boost productivity while maintaining better work-life balance? A while ago, I found myself constantly switching between work meetings, personal tasks, and mental exhaustion—feeling productive but never truly balanced. That’s when I started experimenting with the Pomodoro Technique, and it quickly became one of the most effective tools […]

Granny Square Cardigan FO: The Final Touches-img

Granny Square Cardigan FO: The Final Touches

...Project Duration of Crochet Granny Square Cardigan: March 2024 – January 9, 2025 Linking Back: The Full Journey Before diving into the details, here are the previous posts that capture the evolution of this project: These posts will give you insight into the ups and downs I faced along the way. Now, let’s pick up […]

DIY Washi Tape Binder with Travelers Notebook-img

DIY Washi Tape Binder with Travelers Notebook

...Have you ever found yourself fumbling through a drawer full of washi tape rolls, wishing you could have your favorite designs at your fingertips wherever you go? If you’re a stationery enthusiast or a frequent traveler, maintaining an organized collection of washi tapes can significantly enhance your creative projects and journaling experience. That’s why I […]

My 2025 Journal lineup: System Techo & Midori Daily Journal-img

My 2025 Journal lineup: System Techo & Midori Daily Journal

...Welcome to my 2025 journal lineup! Over the past year, I’ve refined my planning and journaling habits, exploring various notebooks, planners, and DIY projects to discover what truly works for me. The new year feels like the perfect time to reflect on those lessons and build a system that’s both flexible and purposeful. In this […]

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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 […]