Caroline Hess

Creating an analog bag has made a huge difference on lowering my screentime this year. These are some easy to reach for, screen-free activities to help you stay off your phone.

After taking my first pottery class in June of 2025, I quickly became addicted to the craft! Since then, I've joined a 24/7 studio and turned my apartment into a part-time handbuilding studio. Here are the tools that I've collected that I actually love (and some that are still on my wishlist)

All of the tarot decks and oracle decks I would buy if I had an endless amount of money (and space), based solely on the beautiful artwork. This list only contains cards created by actual artsists — no AI allowed.

After starting my business in 2020, it feels like I've tried hundreds of platforms to manage everything from project management, payroll, marketing, and so on. It took A LOT of trial and error, but I've finally found what I think are the best programs out there for small business owners (and that are affordable too). Here's my full tech stack that I use to run my business as an ADHD solopreneur working from home.

Everything that's on my desk as an ADHD business owner who works from home. These things I use everyday to help make working from home productive & enjoyable.

Everyday household essentials that help make life easier with ADHD. These are small things that make a big difference with stay organized and focused.

This year I'm on a mission to spend less time consuming and more time creating. These are some of my favorite crafting workshops I've taken here in Chicago so far. Met so many nice, creative people and went home with something I made!

Chicago's best bookstores, coffee shops, and bars that are a book lover's dream.