Bethany Nguyen 🥉

Hey and that model is a fantastic hobby for chilling out, especially in a cozy spot like your window corner. When picking paints as a beginner, think about starting with student-grade stuff that's not too pricey but still gives you decent blending and color vibrancy and look for sets with a good mix of colors, maybe around that model to that model, so you can experiment without getting overwhelmed. Pay attention to how the paints are described in terms of pigments; you want ones that are lightfast, meaning they won't fade quickly. And check reviews from other newbies to see if they flow well on paper. I remember when I first started, I went for something simple and it made all the difference in building my skills. Works great for those flower sketches you're excited about. Once you've played around a bit,, you'll figure out what you like and can upgrade later. Have fun with it.

In a warm climate a short counter sit often brings milk to the right temp. If I use a warmer I do quick low pulses with swirls and brief rests to even heat stop early if the outside feels warm and test drops from different sides of the nipple before feeding.

Start with a comfortable bed made with crisp sheets, a spare set in the closet, two pillow options (one soft, one firm), and a folded extra blanket at the foot. Put a power strip with USB-A and USB-C on each bedside and leave spare Lightning/USB-C/micro-USB cables, plus a printed card with the Wi-Fi network and password on the nightstand. Add a good bedside lamp, a small clock, and a motion-sensor nightlight so guests can find the bathroom in the dark without fumbling. Give them room to unpack: a luggage rack or sturdy bench, some empty drawers, 6 to 8 hangers, a full-length mirror behind the door, and a small trash can with tissues within reach. Blackout curtains or an eye mask help with jet lag, and a small fan or space heater plus an extra throw lets them control temperature and white noise. In the bathroom, set out two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths per guest, a dark makeup towel, and full-size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Include toothpaste, new toothbrushes, a disposable razor, cotton swabs, feminine products, a hair dryer, and a plunger tucked discreetly nearby. A carafe of water with glasses, a few snacks like fruit or granola bars, and a simple coffee or tea setup with an electric kettle make mornings easy. Leave a small info card with thermostat and TV instructions, shower quirks, where extra toilet paper and towels live, your contact number, quiet hours, Wi-Fi again, and how to handle trash or used linens. Nice-to-haves are a white noise machine, a basic first-aid kit, sealed in-date OTC pain relievers if you choose to offer them, a hamper or laundry bag, fragrance-free detergent on the sheets for allergy-sensitive guests, and a spare key or door code if they will come and go.