CreativeRefresh

Small moments
that restore you.

One small activity, texted to you daily. No pressure. You decide if today’s the day.

You’re already carrying a lot. This makes sure you bring yourself along for your caregiving journey. Tell us what fits your life, find what works for you, and feel the shift, in how you feel and how you show up.

Sign up for freeNo download required
Family caregiver
I didn't know I needed this until I tried it and I wanted it to keep going.

How it Works

Built for your caregiving reality.

This isn’t one more thing to manage, it’s a small, flexible way to make the most of moments for yourself. You’re in control. Change it anytime.

01

Tell us what fits your life

Let us know when you'd like to hear from us, how often, and what kinds of activities feel right. You decide. You can change it anytime.

02

Get one idea a day by text

Each text includes a short affirmation and one simple activity. Most take 3–10 minutes. No setup, no expertise, here tomorrow if today is not the day.

03

It learns what works for you

The more you engage, the more personalized your texts get. Over time, you'll also see insights into what's actually working, for you, in your life.

Try An Activity

Take a minute. Feel the difference.

Take a few minutes right now? Try one and see how you feel. Most activities take just a few minutes. No setup. No expertise needed.

I want to...
Journal with Prompts

Journal with Prompts

Time5-10 minutes
MaterialsNo materials needed
Good forSolo
Level of effort
Play Intentional Music

Play Intentional Music

Time5-10 minutes
MaterialsNo materials needed
Good forSolo or Shared
Level of effort
Create a Self-Care Moment

Create a Self-Care Moment

Time5-10 minutes
MaterialsNo materials needed
Good forSolo
Level of effort
Document a Conversation

Document a Conversation

Time5-10 minutes
MaterialsNo materials needed
Good forShared
Level of effort
Cook a Family Recipe

Cook a Family Recipe

Time15-30 minutes
MaterialsEveryday materials
Good forSolo or Shared
Level of effort
Write a Letter

Write a Letter

Time5-10 minutes
MaterialsNo materials needed
Good forSolo or Shared
Level of effort
Do a Photo Color Walk

Do a Photo Color Walk

Time10-15 minutes
MaterialsNo materials needed
Good forSolo or Shared
Level of effort
Make Sticky Note Origami Hearts

Make Sticky Note Origami Hearts

Time5-10 minutes
MaterialsEveryday materials
Good forSolo or Shared
Level of effort
Do a Guided Meditative Doodling

Do a Guided Meditative Doodling

Time5-10 minutes
MaterialsEveryday materials
Good forSolo
Level of effort
Try a Guided Micro-Meditation

Try a Guided Micro-Meditation

Time5-10 minutes
MaterialsNo materials needed
Good forSolo
Level of effort

Made for Caregivers Like You

Real caregivers. Real moments.

We asked real caregivers to give it a try for 21 days and here is what they had to say.

“The whole program surprised me, I liked it more than I thought. I'm not the most crafty person, I'd normally say no, no, no to any of the drawing stuff. It took me out of my comfort zone. And by the end, I thought: maybe I am a little more creative than I thought I was.”

Holly
Caregiving contextCaregiver for her mother and others
Favorite activityDrawing and doodling

“The first week I realized I had more free time that was just daydreaming or scrolling. If I have 20 or 30 minutes to scroll, I can actually paint. I feel really optimistic about how I can get more energized from doing the things I love.”

Dizaree
Caregiving contextCaregiver for her mother
Favorite activityMindful movement

“Before this, every visit we'd sit there and stare at each other. How you feeling? You taking your medicine? That was it. We got into a rut. This gave us the ideas to do a massive amount of new things - together! 21 days ago, I was talking about wills and estate planning. Now I'm talking with her about her recipe box, her photos, her smile.”

Thomas
Caregiving contextCaregiver for his mother
Favorite activityCreating connection with loved ones

“Two or three days in, it didn't take long... When I got the text, it was more of a positive 'Oh, I need to take a second.' It became less of 'Oh God, I can't do that' to 'Oh, let's see what's there.' It became: okay, let me just get back to it and see what I can do today.”

Roberta
Caregiving contextCaregiver for both parents
Favorite activityCrafts and self-care

“There were things I didn't want to do, but needed to do, like going through mom's recipe boxes, documenting a conversation with dad. You don't want to make time for it. It's like going to the gym: you don't want to go, and then afterwards you feel good about it. Even the things I thought I would hate, I enjoyed them.”

Yvette
Caregiving contextCaring for father and son
Favorite activityPhotography and documenting conversations
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Frequently asked questions

  • No. It's open to any caregiver 18 and older.

  • One activity suggestion a day. One reflection nudge later on. You pick a two-hour time window.

    Set your window at sign-up: mornings, evenings, whatever fits. After 21 days, you can dial the frequency up or down. It fits your schedule.

  • No download needed. It works through text.

    You'll also get access to an activity library on the web. Browse, save, and see what other caregivers are trying. The daily text can be the whole experience, in your phone in your back pocket. Nothing to figure out.

  • They're built for real caregiving life: short, flexible, no special supplies needed. Activities are offerings for you. If they inspire you to do something else entirely, great.

    During sign-up, you'll tell us a little about your days and what you're drawn to. The more you engage, the more your texts get tailored to you.