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As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only share products I actually use and would recommend. This life as a gamer who’s usually behind the screen, stepping away from my setup for an Aruba vacation with my husband and friends in 2026 isn’t something I do often but it turned into a much needed reset. This Aruba vacation wasn’t about quitting gaming or streaming. It was about stepping away from the routine, dealing with not feeling 100%, and spending real

Just when you think you know your gaming friends...... There’s something weird about friendships that start in multiplayer games. You meet because you’re all playing the same thing. That’s it. Different locations. Different ages. Different everything. Just thrown into a shared lobby waiting for a match to start. And somehow, that turns into inside jokes, running commentary, and a group that plays every day. It feels like connection. And in some ways, it is. But let’s be hone

50 Streams Until I turned 50 Challenge Technically… it was 49 streams. Because on Day 50? I was at the salon all day going from frumpy streaming woman to party ready. Priorities. And honestly? Worth it. 50 Streams to 50 That Almost Didn’t Happen When I started my “50 Streams Until 50” challenge, I wasn’t confident. I felt awkward. I felt exposed. I kept thinking, Why did I challenge myself? Going live every single day is vulnerable. It’s not just playing a game. It’s letting

Warzone moves fast. Faster than my brain wants to process. Last night, in the middle of a live match, I yelled out loud: “ Oh shit! This guy just changed his outfit in front of me.” I was streaming on TikTok Live at the time, which is the only reason this moment exists on video at all. Caught because I happened to be live. And in that moment, I meant every word. What I saw  was two different players wearing one skin and then, suddenly, wearing my exact skin . I was so confuse

Heartopia has completely hijacked my routine and that’s saying something coming from an FPS woman who usually is addicted to gaming chaos. I was just as confused as anyone. Toxicteener takes on pastels and green hills. Hugging Pandas and Bunnies. But here I am, committing to it in the morning with my coffee and again at night after fast paced, angry gaming. It didn’t just sneak in it moved in and is living rent free. It has completely thrown a wrench in my normal gaming behav

Ohhh I like, here take my money!  I recently became aware that microtransactions in games bother people. Also learned what a microtransaction is! LOL But I'm still clicking CHECKOUT! I play games on PC and my iPhone. So when a game tickles my fancy, I go full send and buy whatever they show me. I’m a marketing dream. But I’m still clicking checkout. I’ve played the Kardashian game. I play Apple mobile games. Call of Duty. Palia. Disney Dreamlight Valley. And now Heartopia.

Taking a spoon from the reserves! I woke up today already exhausted and in pain. I thought, I slept enough. Will coffee help, had two cups! But guess what I then realized? It is my chronic illness RA popping up to remind me to take it easy. So I'm going to need an extra spoon for streaming and just thriving. When you're own body betrays you exhausted. I need a spoon. If you don’t know what that means, let me explain it the simple way. Because i found out a few years ago. T

Riley's crate is so much bigger than this! Disclosure:  This site may include links to my Amazon Storefront. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases made through my storefront at no extra cost to you. This helps support what I’m building here. I’m sitting here drinking my coffee and finally decided it was time to stop being lazy and put my thoughts into a blog. I’ve been meaning to write this for a few days now, but life keeps moving, and sometimes it’s easie

First day of 2026 and I'm ready. The first day of 2026 and I’m moving a little slow. Not exactly the strong, Tina is going to start I had planned but listen… I partied a little too hard last night and I completely forgot I had my RA infusion yesterday. So yeah, my joints are currently screaming like, “Ma’am, don't be RUDE, what did you think you were doing last night?” For anyone new here, I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I get an infusion called Actemra, and boy has it been

Just Click Go Live — The Simple Stuff That Actually Helped Me Short answer: Just click Go Live . Longer answer: Think positive. Be prepared enough . And go live even when you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing. Because honestly, you won’t at first. And that’s normal. I’m still learning as I go. I’m not a creator. I’m not a live streaming expert. I’m not here pretending I know what I'm doing. I’m just a woman who finally decided to stop overthinking it and actually st

Day 4 recap is officially here for you to enjoy, and this one was… eventful . (Yes, there’s no Day 3 recap. Life happened. ) I went live knowing I’d be playing against whoever the matchmaking gods decided to throw at me, but I didn’t expect one of those players to show up inside my TikTok Live after the game . Apparently my clan tag being “TikTk” is working exactly as my teammate suggested, if I annoy you enough in Call of Duty, you might come say hello. Or be angry. Both wor

This is my Day 2 streaming challenge recap. Before it even started, it was already trying to test me. TikTok Live Studio decided it needed an update, as I hit go Live... BOOM had to do an update. NVIDIA followed right behind with one too, because why not. Then came the pre-shaders, which always feel like they take forever, panic jumped in again just as I was already running late to my own stream. Sitting there watching progress bars load while the clock ticks is never fun, bu

A moment from Day 1 The mustache and cowboy hat I didn’t notice until replay. This Day 1 recap kicks off my 50 Streams to 50 challenge, sharing first stream nerves, live stats, and a memorable moment from the stream. Day 1 is officially done, and I won’t lie, I was terrified to hit that Live button . Sitting there before starting, overthinking everything, wondering if I should just put it off another day. I also ran to the ladies room a few times. If you know you know, but g

Day 1 of 50 Streams Until I’m 50. No perfect setup. No waiting. Just showing up. Today is Day 1. I’m officially starting 50 streams in 50 days leading up to my 50th birthday , and I’m doing it the only way I know how, by showing up before I talk myself out of it. Not a soft launch. Not a test run. Not a “let me fix one more thing first.” Just Day 1. I tried that the past two days with a couple of short practice streams, and here we are. It’s time. I’m streaming Call of Duty

Image courtesy of Cleaning Simulator on Steam. All game visuals © Damaged Games / Rock Game. Easy evening, scrolling Steam and looking for an easy game to wind down the night. I came across Cleaning Simulator , and even better, there was a free demo. So I figured why not give it a try. If you’re into simulator games like I am, this demo is absolutely worth checking out. Cleaning Simulator Game Review – Demo Impression Cleaning Simulator Game  is a cozy virtual cleaning game d

If you told me a year ago that I would spend hours repainting virtual walls and cleaning up digital messes, I would have laughed. Yet here I am, completely hooked on House Flipper. This game has become one of my go to ways to unwind. And no I don't care if you are judging me. Whether it’s the original game, any DLC, or the upcoming Remastered Collection, I’m all in. Let me share why House Flipper has captured my heart and why it might just become your favorite way to relax to

Got my Amazon Storefront!! This page includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases made through my Amazon Storefront or links. Thank you for supporting my content. Here it is.... ToxicTeener Amazon Storefront | Style, Beauty & Must-Haves Hey, take a seat and welcome! I’m honestly so excited to share that I was finally approved for an Amazon Storefront. Here, I pull together the clothes, beauty products, home essentials, and everyday littl

This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. I only share products I personally use or would recommend to a friend. Thanks for your support! Hey you chaotic warriors of comfort and Call of Duty/ Cozy Gamers ~ Cyber Monday 2025 is knocking, and I’m here to guide you through the mess of deals so you don’t end up with regret and empty coffee mugs. After all, I combed through m

If you're here looking for women gaming merch & gear !!!!! Welcome! Because honestly..... I’m tired. Sick and tired. And I get it… until I just don’t  get it anymore. It’s 2025. Women game. Actually, we’ve been gaming since the beginning of gaming, period. Speaking for myself here and I hope other ladies. I was playing Atari when I was a preteen. What age? No clue. I can’t even remember where I put an important paper an hour ago, so I'm not going pretend I know what exact y

Welcome to my Organized Inside cozy game review. I completely forgot this game was even on my Steam wish list. Last night I was scrolling on Steam, looking for something to do while half watching a show, and there it was ta-da. So I downloaded it, played, and now here we are. This game is simple, satisfying, and weirdly therapeutic like cleaning out a junk drawer but without actually standing up away from your desk. A true victory. My only complaint? It’s short. Like… “wait,