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May 22, 2024 • Ines Bellina

Cranky Guide Writing "Hour" January 2026!

Starting tonight!

Jan 14 • Ines Bellina

Reflect, Attune & Design: Make a roadmap for mindful creative work in 2026

What if you dangled a carrot instead of bringing out the stick this year?

Jan 9 • Ines Bellina

Things That Made Me Less Cranky: December 2025 Edition

VERY cranky about January, but we're focusing on the previous month here

Jan 4

Plan Your Year with Our First Mini-Salon of 2026

Let's journal our way into our creative destination

Dec 26, 2025 • Ines Bellina

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