tools i actually use
subscriptions add up - these are the ones i actually keep paying for while i build tot.garden, keep home life orderly, and try to make my days feel more doable.
if you only try a few
capacities
my pkm. everything lives here and everything is linked. it helps with my memory gaps and my pattern brain. i’d be noticeably worse at life without it.
ticktick
my daily spot for tasks + calendar. i use it for personal life first, then household, then longer-term planning. i like that i can keep different lists for different worlds and still get an everything view when i need one. the widgets are genuinely good.
airtable
my structured brain for projects, content, and anything i want to track without losing the plot.
lunch money
canadian budgeting with a genuinely good app. i use it for budgeting and recurring spend so i can stay on top of things without making money my full-time hobby.
tapping the link gets you 1 free month after your trial.
imazing
boring in the best way. it autosyncs my phone daily and prompts me, which means backups happen without me having to be responsible about it.
other tools i reach for a lot
ghost
the platform that runs tot.garden, and the one that makes publishing feel simple enough to keep doing.
contra
i’ve used this for years. it’s a good place to find quality freelancers, show your own services/portfolio, and browse work without it feeling cheap.
bevel
huge fan. i like seeing stress and energy in real time when i’m wearing my apple watch. food logging is easy, and the apple health sync both ways is a big win.
surfshark
the vpn we use. one account covers everything, and it works well across devices.
macwhisper
my favorite transcription tool on mac. fast, clean, low-effort.
netnewswire
where i compile my favourite rss feeds so i’m not living inside a bunch of algorithms.
stats.fm
i love seeing my music stats here. spotify’s built-in stats don’t compare. the home screen widgets are everything.
ground news
i like that it shows blind spots across viewpoints. following topics is easy, the ui is clean, and the widgets are actually useful.
use code 8448615 for 1 month free premium.
not using these right now, but i’d 100% go back
flowsavvy
when i’m in client mode or i need a tighter schedule that can still move around, this is a yes. the ui isn’t my favorite, but the function is there.
tapping the link gets you 1 month free.
rize
when i need screen time clarity or clean time reports, this is a lifesaver. i’ll resubscribe the moment i’m back in heavy client time.
tapping the link gets you 1 month free.
some links above are referrals. thanks if you use them :-)