Tip of the week 💡
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This Spiced Oat Milk Brew was created for an October blog post, but I wanted you to have it early. It’s a creamy, comforting drink with just the right amount of spice. I’ve been testing it for weeks, and it’s quickly become my little seasonal ritual. I hope it brings you the same comfort it’s brought me :)

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups oat milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 dried whole cloves, lightly crushed
• 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave (add to taste)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of ground cinnamon (to serve)

Method:

In a small saucepan, combine oat milk, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat and let steep for 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and sweetener. Strain, then pour into a mug. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy!

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Book Takeaways 📚

A new book every month-ish!

This month I read: Draw Stronger: Self Care for Cartoonists & Visual Artists by Kriota Willberg

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This is what I have learnt from it:

• Most artist pain comes from repetitive strain, poor posture, or tense grip, so learning healthy drawing mechanics is essential.
• Pain is a signal! track it, and get professional help if it’s sharp, worsening, or interfering with daily life.
• Like athletes, artists need strength, flexibility, breaks, and good posture to prevent injury and sustain their practice.
• Quick fixes like painkillers or liniments can mask discomfort, but true healing comes from rest, treatment, and balanced routines.

Read my extended key points and thoughts on previous books here

Some of my favorites ❤️
​A small collection of things I've been into lately

Read → "The paradox of wanting a simple life in a noisy world” Substack article by Ayushi Thakkar. This resonated with me deeply ;o;

Listen → This might be a little different but if you need background music, check this youtube channel out. I search for background music and most top results are AI art thumbnails with AI generated music giving you the façade of cozy. Its nice to see a person playing instruments and getting to enjoy their musicianship.

Play → Recently got “Inside” for $1.99 on the Nintendo Switch eShop, and omg best $1.99 I have ever spent. I was just looking to pass the time while I wait for Little Nightmares 3 and Reanimal to release but I'm thoroughly enjoying Inside so far!! The sale ends on 9/7 !

Try → I'm going to an amusement park later this week, and I'm prepping for the 6 hour car ride. I got this travel pillow and it has changed my life omg. Yes I will use it for long car rides and travel, but its now a staple for casual napping when I'm tired, and while I'm working in the evening since the weather here has been very cold and rainy lately. Basically, if I need immediate comfort, travel pillow and a small blanket is all I need.

I'll see you next week!

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