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This is the part of Bear Lake Local where we write things down. Could be nature. Could be nostalgia. Could be nonsense. Depends on the weather and what we’re overthinking that day.
Making Things
Art, design, craft, creative experiments, and the satisfaction (or frustration) of making something with your hands. Process over polish. Curiosity over outcomes.


Creative Calm: Using AI to Spark Ideas Without Losing Your Soul
Creativity can get messy — not in a bad way, just in a “too many ideas, not enough clarity” way. This post shares gentle ways AI can help you sort your thoughts, spark new ideas, and create a little more calm and confidence around making things. No tech overwhelm, just small nudges toward creative ease.

Kristen
Dec 7, 20253 min read


Order, Calm, and Decluttering (with Digital Help)
A year after moving into our house, we’re finally settling into the kind of order that makes life feel calmer. This post explores how AI can help with the invisible clutter we all carry—mental, physical, and creative—so your days feel a little lighter and a little more your own.

Kristen
Nov 30, 20254 min read


A Slow Thanksgiving (with a Little AI Assist)
Thanksgiving is full of gratitude, good smells, and… logistics. This post shares how AI can quietly help with planning, connection, and calm—so you can focus on the moments that matter instead of the math behind your menu.

Kristen
Nov 23, 20253 min read


How to Talk So AI Listens (and Helps)
Most of us have no idea how to talk to AI — we either overexplain or freeze up. The secret isn’t tech skills; it’s learning to ask like a human. Here’s how to get useful, friendly help from a bot — and maybe make life a little easier in the process.

Kristen
Nov 16, 20254 min read


Baking for Cash: Pumpkin & Molasses Dog Cookies
A simple, wholesome fall treat for your favorite furry friend — because baking joy shouldn’t always mean sugar, calories, or guilt.

Kristen
Oct 26, 20253 min read
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