I won't tell you exactly which project these recipes will pair with once the snow day crafts zine is finalized but I will tell you they sound delicious with today's 20 degrees... If you try one, the recipes or the projects, please share in the comments!! Recipe: Vanilla Bean Steamer - 1 cup milk (any kind) - 1–2 tsp sugar or honey - ½ tsp vanilla extract or ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste - Warm milk gently, stir in sweetener + vanilla, and froth if desired. Recipe: Cinnamon Honey Tea - Black tea bag - 1 Tbsp honey - ¼ tsp ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick - Brew tea strong; stir honey + cinnamon until warm and fragrant. Recipe: Peppermint Cocoa - 1 cup milk - 2 Tbsp cocoa powder - 1–2 Tbsp sugar - ¼ tsp peppermint extract or crushed peppermint - Heat milk; whisk in cocoa + sugar; finish with peppermint.

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It’s that time of the week — when the café corners open wide, and anything goes! ☕✨ Members are invited to share whatever inspires them: - Meme mood boards that make you laugh - Chaos collages that spark creativity - Random art dumps from your sketchbooks - Thoughts, musings, or doodles from your coffee cup This is a judgment-free, playful space to explore, experiment, and connect. Whether you’re dropping a tiny sketch or a full-on creative explosion, we want to see it- the more unexpected, the better!

December 2025 — The Cold Moon **Theme:** Renewal • Endings • Quiet Strength **Energy:** Reflection, release, preparation for new beginnings **Element:** Air + Winter Earth **Symbol Ideas:** Lantern • Frosted Branch • Quiet Flame **Affirmation:** “I honor what has ended and make space for what wants to begin.” Choose one or all and if you feel up to it comment your insights below!! 🌬️ **Breath + Release:** Write one thing you're letting go of. Take three deep breaths. Tear the paper or close the tab intentionally. 🔥 **Light in the Dark:** Draw or imagine a lantern. Inside it, write one truth guiding you into the new year. 🌕 **Snow Stillness Scan:** Close your eyes and check in: • What feels settled? • What feels unfinished? • What feels ready?