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AI & TECHNOLOGY
I test AI tools, apps and digital products so you know what’s actually worth it.
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Less advice.
More trying.
I test tools, apps and ideas so you don’t have to.
Real experiments. Honest insights.
Useful takeaways for your everyday life.
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Actually.
Actually.
Less advice. More trying.
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WORK
Productivity, systems and remote work stuff that makes life easier.
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FINANCE
Budgeting, saving, investing and all the money things I’m figuring out.
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EVERYDAY LIFE
Habits, routines, minimalism and little upgrades for a better everyday.
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PARENTING
Motherhood in real life. What works (and what doesn’t) for me and my son.
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Finance
Am I Overpaying for Everyday Shopping? I Compared the Same Basket Across 7 German Stores
I compared the same 30-item shopping basket across seven German retailers to see how much I could actually save - and whether shopping around was worth the extra effort.
Aug 30, 2026
Work
I Gave the Same Resume to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Here's What Happened
I gave the exact same resume and prompt to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to see whether their advice would actually match. It didn’t - especially when it came to ATS compatibility and the level of jobs I should be applying for.
Aug 30, 2026
Parenting
I Tried Making a Sugar-Free First Birthday Cake at Home - Was It Actually Worth It?
I couldn't find the simple sugar-free first birthday cake I wanted, so I made a test version myself. Here's the recipe, what worked, what didn't, and what I'll change for the real birthday.
Aug 28, 2026
Everyday Life
78 cm Doesn’t Fit Into 70. So Why Did I Order It Anyway?
I needed a bigger bathtub for my son, but our tiny shower made finding one surprisingly difficult. Then I found a model that was 78 cm long. My shower tray? 70 cm. I ordered it anyway, and ChatGPT is partly to blame.
Aug 25, 2026
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WHY I STARTED TRIED, ACTUALLY
I’m not here to tell you what to do.
I’m here to try things so you can decide what works for you.
I’m a content marketer, a mother and forever curious. I test. I take notes. I share what’s real.
Aleksandra ♡
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I research
I dig into the details so you don’t have to.
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I test
I try it in real life, not just read about it.
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I share
Honest insights, clear takeaways.