

The Table Is Set: Black Women, Maker Culture, and the Creative Ecosystems They Bring to Life
Vol.3 Issue #5
Workshop as Shelter
The Handmade Future
This piece is part of a series about how creativity actually fits into everyday life—the spaces we make, the time we steal back, and the tools that end up shaping what we do. Some posts may include affiliate links to books or supplies we genuinely use and like, because sometimes the gear is…
The Algorithm That Ate the Earth: How AI Is Reshaping the Planet
Artificial intelligence isn’t just code running in the cloud — it’s an industrial system that eats land, water, and human labour. Every chatbot conversation and image prompt relies on mining,…
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The Politics of the Pad: Who Profits When You Bleed
The period industry was built on silence and scented plastic. We’ve paid taxes on our own biology while being told to hide it in pastel packaging. “The Politics of the Pad” unpacks the pink…
Weird Little Souls: A Deep Dive into the Cabbage Patch Kids’ Haunting Charm
Cabbage Patch Kids revolutionized the toy industry in the 1980s, merging emotional branding with consumerism through adoption narratives. Their unconventional looks promoted empathy and…
How We Made This: Inside the Zine Machine
Born out of chaos and a refusal to let ideas die, She Zine emerged as a vibrant response to uncertainty. With a laughable gear list and a workflow defined by meltdowns and snacks, we built…
How to Cat-Proof Your Garden (Without Starting a Neighbourhood Turf War)
Are your garden plants at risk from your neighbor's cat? Learn to cat-proof your garden peacefully. Use textures to deter paws, plant cat-repellent herbs, and create physical barriers. Keep…
Low-Maintenance Roommates You Can Actually Trust
Ten beginner-friendly plants, reimagined as the kind of roommates you actually want. Each one comes with its own personality and “roommate résumé,” from the unbothered Snake Plant who thrives…
How to Price Your Work Without Losing Your Soul
This guide helps artists navigate the challenges of pricing their creative work, emphasizing that pricing is essential for survival rather than greed. It critiques societal undervaluation of…
The #NewGirlArmy Guide to Social Media That Doesn’t Suck
Whether you're a creative genius, a master organizer, or just a meme enthusiast, it’s time to curate your social media with flair. Wave goodbye to the negativity, post what tickles your fancy,…
The Ethics of Selling Out (And Why the Rent Is Still Due)
Creativity doesn’t exist outside of money—it exists inside systems, fees, rent, and real survival. This essay traces the uncomfortable line between getting paid and “selling out,” following…
Overnight Hairstyles: Because There’s Life Outside The Hot Rollers
The piece emphasizes reclaiming beauty routines through overnight hairstyles, advocating for a shift from heat tools to damage-free methods. It highlights the importance of self-permission to…
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