Savoring Monday

Fall is finally here, the air is cooler, and the vibes are cozy. Lately, I've been focusing on building an intentional morning routine consisting of reading, journaling, bible study, and sunrise walks. It’s been so nice to get outside more and embrace a slower daily rhythm. One of my favorite things about September has been all of the dew-drop-covered spiderwebs I’ve noticed on early mornings. I’ve been leaning into seasonal baking with batches of homemade granola, gluten-free banana muffins, and comfort foods. While I'm still trying to find my creative rhythm this season, I’ve been writing more.

If you're looking for Vlogtober video ideas and tips for Vlogtober 2026 that value storytelling over a daily hustle, I've curated a guide that breaks down how to create long form videos without reaching burnout.  Since filming and editing videos for 31 days can feel daunting, I've created a strategy that I believe will help you thrive during this challenge. Because let's be real, it is a creative challenge! I've decided to do Vlogtober this year for YouTube in long form video format. I'm not sure if I'm being optimistic, or if I can actually make this work. I've decided to post a video every day of October.  If you're planning to do Vlogtober this year and don't know where to start in the planning process, I recommend asking yourself "what comes easy to me?", "what is already part of my daily routine?" and "what excites me about this season?".  I created a 3 part format I'm going to follow for every video in this...