Party Games for When You’re Tired of Cards Against Humanity

Party Games for When You’re Tired of Cards Against Humanity

Party Games for When You're Tired of Cards Against Humanity
Sure Cards Against Humanity is fun and all the first few times, but it’s like limiting yourself to the checkers of party games. There are SO. MANY. OTHER. GAMES. out there my friends. Here are a few of my favorites.

Party Games for When You're Tired of Cards Against Humanity
Sleep in a Bucket is one of the newest games to our collection and a gives you everything you like about Cards Against Humanity, but lets you own up to your answers before the judge picks a winner. You’re given a handful of “would you rather” cards and have to convince the judge that your card is the worst of the mix. There’s no player limit and over 250 different terrible cards to choose from. One of my least favorite things about Cards Against Humanity is how little interaction and discussion that happens during the rounds. This game lets you talk it all out. Plus listening to people’s reasoning why their card is the worst will sure to get some laughs.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a simple game for up to 10 players. Every player is given a secret role card that has special abilities. Players play out their roles secretly during the “night” phase and it’s the villagers job to uncover who are the werewolves while the werewolves try to get the town off their scent. Plus there’s a free app that makes the entire game super easy to follow along to. It’s quick, fun, and family friendly. Plus there are a ton of different editions to choose from.
The Voting Game is one of our favorites. Cards are flipped over and players must vote on which other player they think the card relates to the most. Cards say anything from “most likely to get arrested” to “who gives the most awkward hugs”. It’s a fantastically light-hearted game that gets people talking and telling stories. You’ll get to know the other players well and it’s always fun to see how significant others vote. There are ways to win, but more often than not, we find ourselves playing just for laughs.

Party Games for When You're Tired of Cards Against Humanity
The Resistance is one of the oldest games in our collection, but still one of our favorites to bring out at parties. Everyone is given secret roles at the beginning of the game. The majority of players are on the good team, fighting in the resistance to thwart some evil foe. Some players are spies. The game is divided into five “missions” that have to pass in order for the resistance to win. Throughout the game the spies try to keep their identity secret while causing missions to fail. It’s a game of deceit, lying to your friends, and wanting to play it again immediately after the first game ends. Things definitely get heated, in a good way!
If you get any game from this post, Sushi Go Party is the my top pick. For up to 8 players, Sushi Go Party is a larger version of Sushi Go but oh so much better. It’s a card passing game where you’re trying to collect different types of sushi to gain points. Each turn you take a card from your hand and place it in front of you. Then you pass your hand to the left, taking the cards from the player to your right. The round ends when there are no cards left to choose from or pass. Sushi Go Party let’s you choose which items (with different point values and specials) you’re playing with each game so there is a TON of replay-ability. It’s fast paced and kid friendly. 
Monikers combines charades and pop-culture and makes it all a million times better. At the start of the game, all players are handed ten cards and pick five. Those five cards are collected from each player to make the game’s deck. The rest are discarded. The player made deck is used throughout three different rounds. The first round, players can say or do anything besides saying the name on the card to get their team to guess the answer. The first round ends once all of the cards from the deck have been guessed by either team. Points on the cards are added up, and the cards are reshuffled together for round two. The second round teams can only use one word to guess the answer. The final round, teams have to act out the answers. What’s so amazing about Monikers is that after the first round, everyone should know all of the answers on all of the cards. So each following round is spent trying to figure out which one of the cards their team mates are trying to get them to guess. It takes a lot of pressure off players while being super frustrating at the same time. And it’s downright hilarious to watch.

Party Games for When You're Tired of Cards Against Humanity
If you’re looking for something a bit more challenging for an eight player game night, Captain Sonar is a great option. I won’t go into all of the rules and details here as it definitely could have an entire video and post about it. In Captain Sonar, four person teams are operating a submarine while trying to destroy the other team’s sub. It’s like battleship on steroids. Each player has a different role that they are doing simultaneously while trying to escape the other team and build up an offensive attack. I really recommend checking out this video from my favorite board game reviewers to get a better sense of how epic this game is. 
Guys. There are so many other games out there you can play when friends come over that are miles above Cards Against Humanity. You’ll have way more fun on your next game night breaking out one of these amazingly crafted games. Trust me.

6 Months of Therapy. Why I Keep Going

6 Months of Therapy. Why I Keep Going

Oh mental health. It’s a popular topic these days and I figured in light of everything going on I’d give you an update about me. If you’re new to my therapy/mental health journey, I posted a video a few months ago discussing my process and decision to start therapy.
For the first few months, I attended an hour long therapy session once a week. I’ve since switched to once every two weeks to better fit my schedule and needs. It’s so easy to go consistently because I have such a strong and supportive relationship with my therapist. It feels as if we’re just two friends gabbing about life every session rather than it being a formal thing. It’s so important to find someone you can really connect with.
For me, it took about two months before I really got comfortable with my therapist. It took time to tell her about my life, give her the ins and outs of my family, and warm up to the fact that we’d be talking about hard topics I usually avoided. It’s only recently that I feel like we’ve really dove deep into the origins of my anxiety and panic attacks. 
The thing about therapy is that it takes time. Anxiety isn’t something you can just “cure.” It’s something that adapts, changes, and hangs out with you for your entire life. I keep going because I’ve seen so much progress already, but the work isn’t done yet.
I think I’ll always continue therapy is some form for the rest of my life. It’s amazing to have someone to talk to about things I don’t want to bother my husband with, or with petty things that would inevitably bore anyone else I tell them to. It’s a great feeling to have someone who will listen to you without fail, never just waiting for you to stop talking so it can be their turn.
My anxiety is definitely not gone, but it’s manageable now. I’ve developed techniques and methods to deal with the hard days, and now there are even more good days. So that’s why I keep going. To work towards more of those good days.
What to Expect When You Attend Your First Planner Conference

What to Expect When You Attend Your First Planner Conference

What to Expect When You Attend Your First Planner Conference
We’re a month out from the beginning of our tour de PlannerCon Parties. Oh, Hello’s going to be hitting the road to go to every single one of the five different conferences from Salt Lake City to Honolulu. My charismatic husband Alex has been asked to be the MC at all of the events so we’re packing up our bags, pouring a ton of extra cat food, and getting seriously excited.
I often get asked what it’s like to attend a planner conference. Now they’re all different in so many wonderful ways, but here’s what you can usually expect.
There won’t be that much time to plan, unless there’s a designated planning time. More often than not, conferences are jam packed with speakers, workshops, and shopping time. Plus you’ll likely make some new friends and choose to go out for drinks rather than plan. So definitely pack light in the planning department.
You’ll leave with a ton of goodies generously donated by sponsors and small shops. Swag amounts will vary from conference to conference, but it’s likely fellow attendees will bring things to give out as well.
Everyone is nervous, but open to making friends. Tons of people go to these events alone. Trust that everyone is there because they share the same passion as you, so it’s super easy to strike up a conversation. Ask what planner they use!
The workshops are amazing and always taught by experienced, yet relate-able people. Sometimes you’ll get to choose which workshops to attend, other times there’s a set schedule for everyone.
People like to have others sign their planners. I still am shocked and flattered when someone asks me to sign their planner. It can happen to anyone! So feel free to ask a new friend to sign your planner or a special page in your traveler’s notebook. It’ll be like a yearbook page from the event!
Planner conferences are never the same. They can be small, intimate things or massive party things. Definitely do your research before selecting one to attend to make sure it’s your style and speed. 
If you’ve been to planner conferences before, leave your advice and tips in the comments!
Why Printable Inserts are a Must for Any Traveler’s Notebook Addict

Why Printable Inserts are a Must for Any Traveler’s Notebook Addict

Why Printable Inserts are a Must for Any Traveler's Notebook Addict
I think it’s safe to say I’m not the quickest to jump on a trend. I like to sit back, let the hype die down, then slowly dip a toe into the pool. But once I’m in, I’m in. This is definitely the case with anything planner related. It took me ages to get into the traveler’s notebook world and now I even sell them I’m so obsessed! I finally started to dabble in printable traveler’s notebook inserts recently and created a number of them for Oh, Hello. If you haven’t tried them yet, you need to.
The biggest selling point for me is the nearly instant gratification. A printable can go from purchase to in my hands in as little as thirty minutes (or however fast my printer can print). That’s amazing. Sure I still love a good tangible insert because the paper quality will inevitably be better than what I have at home, but I much rather just have the insert as soon as I decide I want it.
Plus it lets me feel like I’m being crafty, when in all reality, I can’t craft to save my life. For someone who owns a stationery company, the majority of my creative skills reside on a computer. But printable inserts give me the illusion I’m being artistic by using a paper cutter and folding pages together. I’m happy to live with the lie.
I have quite a few favorite inserts as of late, but this project tracker has definitely gotten the most use. I’ve been tracking all of the new releases for Oh, Hello, but I already have some ideas in mind on how to use it for blog posts and YouTube videos as well. I can’t wait to break into my daily hourly once it starts in July.
There are a ton of good shops that sell any type of printable you could possibly want. And you need to give it a go. Your traveler’s notebook will thank you, in a not creepy “omg my planner is talking to me” sort of way…
The Best Non-Planner Products from Erin Condren

The Best Non-Planner Products from Erin Condren

The Best Non-Planner Products from Erin Condren
I know my way around the Erin Condren website. It’s definitely not a fact I’m proud of, but over the years I’ve gone down the rabbit hole to discover some really awesome, non-planner related products that constantly keep me coming back for more. I came for the planners, but stayed for everything else.
The sherpa blankets are some of the softest blankets I’ve ever had the pleasure to caress an alarming amount. They’d make great gifts and there’s even an option for customization. A blanket with my cats on it? Baller status I’m comin’ for ya. The standard blankets are a bit pricey, but the customizable options make for really nice, personal gifts.
The art prints can also get a bit on the pricier side if you get a larger print, but they’re 100% worth it. I’ve purchased a few different canvas prints as well as framed custom art and have not be disappointed. The quality is amazing, if anything is wrong with the item customer service responds so incredibly fast, and they’re exactly what I wanted for the space. I have eyes on a few other pieces for a gallery wall in one of our guest rooms. *starts clicking around the site for the third time this week*

The Best Non-Planner Products from Erin Condren
Nothing makes me feel more stylish than these designer pocket folders. Sure I could easily roll up to my accountant with a plain manila folder, but these are just SO. MUCH. BETTER. Plus I know whatever paperwork I’m passing along won’t get lost in the shuffle of boring folders. 

The Best Non-Planner Products from Erin Condren
The screen cleansing towelettes always find their way into an order if I’m just a few dollars short of free shipping. They’re great for travel and on the go cleaning. I’m trying my best to treat me new laptop like royalty so it’s handy to have these close by to wipe the touch screen every once in a while.

The Best Non-Planner Products from Erin Condren
But I’ve definitely saved the best for last. The enamel pins. Oh man. Still 100% obsessed with collecting them and EC delivers every few months with new pins to choose from. My jackets and bags are riddled with them and I’m constantly looking for more options to share flair. The collection has definitely grown, so let me know if you’re interested in seeing a full post on everything.
I love supporting women owned businesses and women bosses getting it done. Plus it doesn’t hurt when everything is too cute for words, right?