my running list
These are the places, apps, and little things that make me feel safe, happy, and a little more like myself. Some are for when I want to make something. Some are for when I want to be around people.
I'm going out looking for more, and I'll add each one here as I find it. Follow along, or go check them out for yourself.
My kids are grown now, but when I watched my friends' little ones, this was the spot. It's a coffee shop and indoor play space under one roof: real espresso for the grown-ups, a whole play space for the kids. Everybody wins.
Visit Little VillageLittle boxes out on sidewalks and front yards, filled with tiny treasures. You leave a trinket, take a trinket, and walk away a little happier. Sidewalk Joy keeps a map of boxes in thousands of spots, so there might be one near you.
Find a trinket boxHandcrafted ice cream, snacks, and a little shop right on North Ave in Tosa. It's bright, cozy, and family-friendly, and the whole place lives by its "Chill Vibes Always" sign. Plus, it's called Joy. It had to make the list.
Visit JoyA café, coworking spot and makerspace all in one. I can grab a coffee, sink into a window seat, make something, and leave feeling like I belong there. Come for the coffee, stay for the people.
Visit FruitionFor the days I want to connect. You flip your status to "Open to Chat" at a coffee shop or event, see who else nearby is open too, then put the phone down and actually talk. No awkward intros.
Get Sit By MeI'd love to hear about the places that make you feel safe and happy. Tell me about yours, or follow along to see where I go next.
