Cancel more subscription to save money.

 I've cancelled more subscription this month to save more of my hard earn money.

I've cancelled Audible.

I thought I was going to binge on audible to gain more knowledge this year.

But what I recently found out is that Youtube has plenty of ebooks I can listen to.

The price $16.15

I've cancelled MGM & STARZ before they could renew this month of October. 

another thing I've cancelled this month of October is Mudwtr drink.

I have enough to last me for the winter.   The price for this monthly subscription is $41.60

what I probably forgot to include in this list is all the AI apps I tried and not keep

X, Gemini, and I'm cancelling ChatGPT because it's just not as smart as I thought.  I'm actually using the pro version which is the $200 per month tier.

that's a whole other chapter I'll cover in a different post.

So I'm hoping with all this cancelling, I want to be able to save $450 per month

I will continue to update this post to see if I'm able to save every month.

So this month, I have stop subscription equaling to  $75.73 

not counting what I spent on trying out some AI stuff.

I'm going to continue to find out where my hard earn funds are going to.

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Today’s Cancellation - October 6, 2025

I thought I cancelled this Discovery+ already 

but I was charged $9.99 

This is a big one.  I was just charged $200 for the Pro Chatgpt.

Cancelled it to downgrade to the Plus version $20 per month.

So next month I will be saving closed to $200 extra per month.

My new monthly savings from cancelling subscription is now $265.72.

I will continue to update this page.  

Not till I look at my credit card statement do I find subscriptions.  

So I am no longer just paying my credit card bills, I am now reading them.

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Omg!  I found another subscription today.

It’s from Amazon.  Shipping boxes for $31.02

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Using AI to create sticker for my handmade business

 

How I Used AI to Design Stickers for My Crochet Business

Running a handmade crochet business is all about creativity, but sometimes the creativity isn’t just in the yarn, it’s in the branding, too. Recently, I tried something new: I used AI to help me design stickers for my business, and it turned out to be a game-changer.

Why Stickers?

Stickers are more than just fun extras. They make packaging feel special, help customers remember your brand, and even work as mini advertisements when someone sticks them on a laptop, water bottle, or notebook. For a crochet business like mine, I wanted stickers that captured the cozy, handmade charm of crochet while still looking professional and polished.

How AI Helped

Instead of spending hours sketching and re-sketching ideas, I turned to AI design tools. With just a few prompts—like “cute crochet mug cozy in pink,” or “whimsical yarn ball with curly script font,”—the AI generated several sticker concepts. From there, I picked my favorites and adjusted colors, fonts, and layouts until they matched my brand.

The best part? AI gave me ideas I might not have thought of on my own, like turning a crochet flower into the shape of a logo or using playful fonts that gave off a warm, handmade vibe. It felt like brainstorming with a super-fast design partner.

Bringing the Stickers to Life

Once the designs were ready, I just print them from home.  Now, when customers receive their orders, they’ll also get a little branded sticker as a thank-you gift. Not only does it add value to the unboxing experience, but it also spreads my brand every time someone shows off their sticker.

The Takeaway

AI didn’t take away from the handmade heart of my business, it actually supported it. Just like using the right crochet hook or yarn makes the process smoother, AI made branding faster and more creative. For small businesses, tools like this can help us look professional without losing our personal touch.

✨ Final thought: Using AI for sticker design reminded me that blending modern technology with traditional handmade crafts doesn’t take away from the authenticity, it actually amplifies it. Every stitch I crochet is still done by hand, but now my packaging and branding tell that story even more beautifully.

How are you using AI?