October 13

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By Stephie

October 13, 2026


Well, hello again Reader!

Some of you have been keeping me company in the Creative Playground or Behind the Friction. For others, it’s been a while.

I’ve missed sharing these conversations with all of you, so I’m bringing everyone together again.

Expect stories, experiments, and small things worth trying in your own business, drawn from both my creator brain and my work as an Experience Design Consultant.

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You know how it goes.

You’re working on something.

Then a resource catches your eye.

“Ooh, I could use that.”

A few clicks later, your original project has acquired three cousins and a possible career change. 😅

I say this as someone whose curiosity rarely travels light.

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So yes, I’m sharing a giveaway today.

But here’s the question I’d take with you:

“Would this help me move something forward, or give me something else to start?”

Both can be exciting. They just ask different things of your time.

Maybe a resource helps you finish the printable you’ve been working on.
Maybe it gives you a useful starting point for a product you already planned.

That’s a reason to bring it home.

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And that brings me to Desiree’s Parent & Play Giveaway.

You probably know I don’t share many other people’s offers here. Desiree is one of the exceptions.

We’ve known each other through business for a while, and I genuinely appreciate the relationship we’ve built and the thought she puts into helping creators use what they have.

She’s brought together free resources from several contributors. If you’re looking for something to support your next creative step, you can explore them here:

​Take a look at the Parent & Play Giveaway​

This is my affiliate link. If you choose a paid option, I may earn a commission.

There are optional paid offers along the way. Take your own project with you as your filter, and choose what serves it.

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You don’t have to leave with a whole new plan.

Sometimes, finding one thing you’ll actually use is plenty.

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Glad to have you here!

Stephie

P.S. And if the thing you’re working on is your Black Friday promotion, you don’t need me to give you three more ideas. 😄 My Black Friday Experience Check helps you spot what could get customers stuck in what you’ve already built, with practical fixes to test before the rush. I’m keeping it to five creators.

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NOTE: I’m moving things around in the backend to make room for a new project. Can you help me spot “bad experiences” regarding my site, your members’ area, communications, or whatever? I would really appreciate your help with this! It will make it so much easier for me to fix and improve everything that needs attention. Thank you!

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Disclosure: From time to time, I will include links in the emails that would include promotions for my own products or affiliate products, meaning I get paid when you buy the product. However, I only ever mention products I love and would recommend whether I was being compensated or not. Always use due diligence when buying anything and remember, what works for me may not always work for you!

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Stephie

About the author

Hello everyone! I'm Stephanie, the happy mama of an elementary school-aged boy and love creating family fun printables. Sharing my journey along with some fun tips is my way to help other mama make a living from home.

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