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Today I spent some time exploring a new hobby project: Kit of Happiness, a small creative experiment born from my love of themed kits and crafting.

Originally, it came to my mind a while ago for physical gift boxes, tangible kits filled with items that bring joy and curiosity as I find myself curating gift kits whenever I consider a gift to someone. I bought the domain (of course) and connected it to Shopify.

But producing and storing physical goods would mean setting up a new company and logistics operation, which isn’t possible right now.

Then, after a conversation with a friend who's interested in digital products, why not turn it into something printable for the starting point, something people can enjoy and print right at home?

From physical boxes to printable worlds

I’ve always loved creating things by hand.

As a child, I made my own toys from cardboard, little market stands, miniature houses, even a space shuttle once. That same hands-on playfulness is what I want to capture again through Kit of Happiness.

Each kit could become a themed printable world. Something children (or even adults later) can craft, decorate, and play with.

Some of the early themes I noted:

• 🏴‍☠️ Pirate Adventure — treasure maps, ship flags, puzzles, and printable pirate certificates.
• 🕯️ Time Traveler — passports through eras, collectible artifacts, time challenge cards.
• 👩‍🚀 Space Explorer — astronaut IDs, mission badges, galaxy puzzles, and party decors.

Each theme could include a printable ID, certificate, puzzles, party decors, and a small game set; a full creative experience designed for kids’ parties or playful afternoons at home.

A small creative break

This project is more of a creative playground, a lighter space between more technical projects, a reminder of why I love building in the first place.

Today I just sketched a few ideas, mocked up early visuals, and thought about how to design the kits in printable layers.

The concept feels warm and nostalgic, almost like reconnecting with my childhood creativity in a new form.

One day it will grow into physical boxes again as I really want to experiment it as well but for now, I’ll keep experimenting with digital kits that spark imagination and happiness, one printable world at a time.

Today was a communication-heavy day, but in a meaningful way.

We started drafting the foundation of what could become one of the most genuine parts of Temettü’s growth; the ambassador program.

The backstory

We actually hadn’t planned on creating an ambassador program. But over time, we’ve noticed a few users who have been with Temettü from the very beginning, people who not only use the app regularly but also write thoughtful feedback, share feature ideas, and genuinely care about improving the product.

During the beta phase, we were already giving free Pro access to early users for testing purposes. Then one of those early users reached out again with detailed feedback, he shared how Temettü's portfolio experience is really differing from the rest and how much he valued it, but also that the Pro pricing felt a bit high for him.

Even though we cannot change our pricing due to monthly expenses, that message stayed with us.

It reminded us that the product’s real value lies in the community of users who help shape it, not just the features we build.

So today, we decided to turn that realization into something more intentional, a draft version of an ambassador program, designed to give back to those who bring genuine value to the ecosystem.

The initial idea is simple:

1. Free Pro accounts for engaged users who provide regular feedback or create meaningful content
2. Authentic sharing, not sponsorship; users who naturally talk about the app and dividend investing because they believe in it
3. Mutual benefit, we grow together, and their voices shape how the product evolves

Reflection

Some ideas emerge from strategy, others from genuine connection.

The ambassador concept was one of those a small reminder that the best communities aren’t built by marketing plans, but by people who care deeply enough to help you make something better.

This felt like one of those quiet but important steps forward today and it genuinely felt good to finally arrive at this idea.

Today I added App Store and platform distribution data to the Temettü advertise page. It now shows a more complete snapshot of our audience, combining web traffic with app downloads and platform engagement.

We currently have:

• 107,000+ iOS downloads (⭐ 4.5 average rating, 37 reviews)
• 71,300+ Android downloads (⭐ 4.0 average rating, 352 reviews)
• And a growing web audience, still smaller but steadily increasing as we optimize SEO and expand our content.

Context on the data

These numbers have accumulated over the past five years except iOS reviews, carried through an older codebase with many problems where we were not able to put much focus on app improvement.

iOS app had a chance to reset rating with the new major version earlier this year, while Android still reflects some of the earlier data and legacy reviews.

Soon, we’ll start working on gathering fresh reviews and ratings, especially after the next round of UI updates and new features.

The new traffic breakdown highlights platform shares clearly:

• iOS — 47%
• Android — 41%
• Web — 12%

Even though mobile remains dominant, the web version we introduced last year is starting to build its own steady audience, especially among users who prefer quick research without downloading the app.

The goal with this section was to give potential partners and sponsors a more transparent overview of our ecosystem, how users interact with Temettü across platforms and where the main engagement happens.

Today I added a new advertisement page to Temettü.

Since our audience has been growing organically for 5 years and already had a few partnerships before as they reached to us, it felt like the right time to focus on this part to sustain the platform even more.

• Partnerships
• Sponsored placements
• Financial collaborations

seem like the most natural next step while we keep refining the product and user experience.

The new page introduces Temettü’s reach across iOS, Android, and Web, with banner ad options and reference partners. Tomorrow, I’ll add App Store performance numbers to complete the overview.

Alongside the launch, I reviewed our last 12 months of analytics data to understand traffic patterns and audience behavior.

Today I was out sick, so I took it really easy and spent most of the day resting in bed.

After feeling a bit better, I used that quiet energy to finish three blog drafts I had started but never had the time to complete:

• The maker mindset: How to go from consumer to creator
• Finding motivation: Why starting is the hardest part
• How I built a language learning prototype with AI in one week

It felt good to close some open loops, to take a slow day and still move things gently forward.

Not every kind of progress needs intensity; sometimes it’s about soft momentum, one quiet task at a time.

It was one of those long days at work, full of planning, meetings, and mental clutter.

I didn’t really have the space or focus for anything complex, but I still wanted to make a little progress in the evening.

So I added something small: daily log icons.

Just a tiny touch, but it instantly made the interface feel warmer, more personal and honestly, more fun to use.

Today I finished and shared the first draft of the Noe Playbook internally with the team.

It’s a working document that explains how we organize, prioritize, and balance multiple projects across Noe Crafts while keeping it still the indie way, from new ideas and experiments to ongoing products.

The goal is to make our process more transparent and consistent, especially as some of us switch between different projects during the week.

See the full presentation ->

Now, with this playbook, we’re aiming to build the future in a more solid and sustainable way, keeping creativity at the center, but grounding it with structure and intention.

It’s still an early draft, but it already feels like the right step toward long-term clarity and balance.

Today was my monthly accounting day for October transactions.

I recently built a small dashboard to track all finances across our projects, something I should’ve done much earlier. I’ll share more details about this dashboard later, but even now, seeing everything in one place already makes a huge difference.

It’s one of those things that instantly makes you wonder why you didn’t start sooner, even though we’ve technically been doing monthly accounting anyway, just not separately for each project.

Having the full picture is eye-opening. One of our projects is still covering all expenses for other projects too, which obviously isn’t sustainable long-term. But this overview gives us the clarity we need to make smarter keep or kill decisions down the road.

This month’s snapshot

Most of our resources this month went into launching Temettü Pro.
With the current market situation in Turkey, things have slowed down quite a bit. We’re basically waiting for the dividend season (February–March) to ramp up efforts again and adjust our focus there.

We also decided to reinvest a bit more in the Mockup Generator, focusing on creating new mockup collections. Hopefully, expenses will start to ease in the coming months but for now, we’re closing this one slightly in the red. Still, it feels good knowing these costs are reinvestments toward future growth rather than losses.

Reflection

It feels grounding to have everything visible again.
Even if the numbers aren’t where we want them yet, clarity brings calm and that’s exactly what’s needed to move forward smarter, both next month and for the overall portfolio decisions.

After a long and busy work week, I decided to take a little break in the weekend to recharge.
I went for a hike surrounded by cozy autumn vibes, and it felt really good to be away from work and side projects for a while.

Sometimes stepping back is exactly what’s needed.
But even then, you never know when inspiration might hit you!

An unexpected moment of inspiration

While checking the information boards along the hiking route (all in German), I was usually skipping them translating as I was thinking I will forget about them anyway but then I caught myself thinking — wait, I can use my app!
So I opened Langnotes, took a photo, and it created me the flashcard versions and grammar notes at a breeze to check some time to time.

That small moment sparked a whole new idea for future marketing content:

• Learn language while hiking
• Learn language while traveling...

I even tried to record a short video from today, though I wasn’t really prepared for it. Still, I’ll see if I can make something out of it.

Reflection

I really enjoyed today’s walk. It gave me mental rest and a fresh wave of inspiration for Langnotes, even when I wasn’t looking for it.
It also validated the idea for me again, there’s real potential here.

I love autumn; the colors, the quiet, the cozy pace.
Now it’s time to rest a bit more.

Tomorrow is my finance and bookkeeping day, but for now, it’s all about a warm drink, a calm mind, and a bit of well-deserved rest.

Today I revisited something I started building a while ago: the One Creative Hour journal template and a small Creative Timer to go with it.

It’s a simple idea; dedicate one hour each day to your creative energy.
Show up, even for a short while, and make something that inspires you.

Why creativity each day?

Creativity isn’t just about making art; it’s about nourishing your mind, reducing stress, and unlocking new ideas.

In the hustle of everyday life, it’s easy to feel stuck or uninspired.
By dedicating just one hour each day to creative pursuits, you create space to explore, reflect, and grow.

Small, consistent actions lead to big changes, a new perspective, a breakthrough idea, or simply a better sense of well-being. Start nurturing your creativity, one hour at a time.

How it works

• Make space in your day to focus on what truly inspires you.
• Aim for an hour, but even smaller chunks of time make a difference.
• Need structure? Use the Creative Timer to help you stay on track.
• Follow the daily ideas, or just go with your own creative spark.
• Take a moment to note down reflections, thoughts, and small wins.
• There’s no pressure to finish anything, just enjoy the process.

The goal is simple: step away from routine and find joy in creating something that matters to you.

Over time, this small daily act might lead to something bigger: a project, a habit, or even a passion that turns work into play.

Reflection

This reminder fits perfectly with what I’ve been trying to do here, show up every day, even for a short while.
The creative hour is less about productivity and more about presence.

All it takes is one hour.
That’s how change begins.