Requests from blakely

I think I’m looking for recs on how to adult… like how are we all going to the dentist, getting dog food, dusting, switching out the dish towels, not running out of butter, calling our long distance friends or parents, stretching, cleaning the stove… not to mention actually working, owning businesses, raising pets & kids… I consider myself a very responsible person (elementary school teacher said I need to “have more fun” so that likely conveys all you need to know) and I don’t know how we are doing it. Do I need a physical calendar? The right Claude prompt? A sticky note and a mission?

I have recently been introduced to the concept of an "analog bag" aka a pouch you have in the house, or you bring out with you, to give you activities to replace being on your phone. I am adding my 20 minute candle set and a journal to it, but any other recs?

What is the sweatshirt / crewneck of autumn? The one that you can’t wait til it’s out of the wash. The one that you shrug on in the cozy autumn chill… I don’t have one and it’s a hole in my life!

Favorite cozy YouTube vloggers? In a cozy YouTube autumn mood…

What are everyone’s fav cook books for fall (& otherwise?) I want a cozy cookbook corner, instead of scouring the internet for a recipe

best Chicago spots... coffee/breakfast & a cute cozy dinner spot? it's a quick trip.

On the Merlin bird app to birding binoculars pipeline… best binocular recs?

What is everyone’s preferred way to receive travel recs? I personally like Google Maps, I’ve also seen wonderful collections specific to location. Hmm. Brainstorming ways to share more about my favorite PNW places - but unsure of the format.

Ojai !! Food, coffee, swimming holes, shops. I want to hear any must-do’s, have’s, and try’s!

Cute summer shoes that you can actually put the miles on?