Happy New Year! Our first week was unfortunately quieter than planned but we’ve still got some cute calendars and fun ideas to get your 2023 going, plus some web links.
Cute 2023 Printable Calendars
Start the year with these cute 2023 printable calendars for your desk, wall or journal, including DIYs and free downloads! (Marceline)
Kawaii Music Videos To Inspire & Kickstart 2023
Kickstart your 2023 with these kawaii music videos to help inspire you for your new year’s resolutions and goals! (Arlandyia)
Cute & Crafty New Year Goals
If you're hoping to be more creative or make your life more kawaii, here's some tips & ideas for daily challenges, crafts, visiting Japan and more. (Marceline)
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Some fun things we’ve found online to keep you going until next week.
It’s fukubukuro (lucky bag) season in Japan and SoraNews24 have been checking them out to see what’s inside - including Sanrio, Mos Burger x Cinnamoroll, Studio Ghibli and loads more.
Makiko Itoh has been sharing a series of posts about Japanese New Year traditions and you’re sure to learn something new.
Mondo Mascots is back posting on their blog again including a recent gathering of kappa mascots.
I wasn’t able to do a post for Strawberry Day this year but would certainly have included this adorable strawberry cream sandwich recipe from Tasty Japan!
If you have some art goals this year, Coco Glez has shared a template to draw your 2023 Artist Resolutions, plus her own plans - including “have fun!”
Wild Olive is sharing free wallpapers again this year, starting with a cute snowman for January.
Sad news that Marzia’s cute shop Mai will be closing soon - if you’ve had your eye on something, now’s the time to buy!
If you’re feeling down about the state of the world, the_happy_broadcast
provides regular positive updates. Here’s their most liked happy news of 2022.
We’ll be back to our normal posting schedule next week, starting with a review of the gaming-themed Winter Pusheen Box tomorrow. Also coming up this month: Year of the Rabbit crafts & recipes, journaling inspiration, Genshin Impact, Pokemon waffles and more!
PS. The Spring 2023 Pusheen Box & Cat Kit are available to preorder now with a Sips theme that promises sweet exclusives to help you stay hydrated all season!
Thanks for reading! The SCK Team are Marceline, Natasja, Andi, Nicolette, Gabriel, Nova, Arlandyia & Emma.