February 2026: The Perfect Calendar, the Brutal Cold, and the Tiny Clay Heart That Made It All Worth It

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A perfect February, frozen pipes, clay earrings, and a whole lot of gratitude Have you looked at a calendar this month? No, seriously. Go look. February 2026 is one of those rare months where the calendar looks like someone designed it on purpose. It starts on a Sunday, ends on a Saturday, and every single day of the week appears exactly four times. A perfect rectangle. No spillover. No awkward gaps. Just four clean weeks of organized bliss. The internet is calling it a "Perfect February," and the last time this happened was 2015. The next one won't come around until 2037. So yeah, soak it in. This is the most visually satisfying calendar page you'll see for over a decade. And honestly? As a parent navigating this chaotic, beautiful, exhausting life—I'll take any bit of perfection I can get, even if it's just a calendar. Happy Valentine's Day (From the Craft Table) Valentine's Day landed on a Saturday this year, which meant we actually had ...
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BUBS Update: Feedback, Changes, and the Road Ahead

Hello Hello BUBS Fam,

It’s been an exciting and busy time for the app, and I wanted to share some updates on what’s been happening behind the scenes. First and foremost, a huge thank you to everyone who’s been testing and providing feedback during our beta phase. Your input has been invaluable in shaping Hello BUBS into a more intuitive and user-friendly platform.

A New Look and Feel


One of the biggest changes you’ll notice is our updated user interface. We’ve moved to a more cohesive and minimal design that puts functionality and ease of use front and center. While it’s still a WIP, the major changes are already live, and we’d love to hear your thoughts. Our goal has always been to create a platform that feels seamless and enjoyable to navigate, and this UI revamp is a big step in that direction.

Reworking Address Autofill


If you’ve ever wrestled with the Places API, you know the struggle. Address autofill was one of the features we really wanted to get right, but it wasn’t as smooth as we hoped in its initial form. After a lot of tweaking and reworking, we’ve implemented a new approach to address autofill that’s faster, simpler, and more reliable. This improvement is live now, and we’re excited for you to try it out.

Looking Ahead: User Flow and Checkout


We’re currently focusing on refining the user flow and preparing to enable the checkout process. This is a critical piece of the app, and we want to make sure it’s as smooth and secure as possible before rolling it out. Once that’s done, we’ll dive into fine-tuning the experience based on your feedback.

Our Public Launch Timeline


The big news: we’re aiming to launch the full Hello BUBS app for public use by Q1 2025! There’s still a lot to wrap up, but we’re incredibly excited to share this next chapter with you.

Your Feedback Matters


As we approach these milestones, we’re counting on you... our amazing beta program, to keep sharing your thoughts and experiences. What’s working? What feels clunky? What features would make your life easier? Your feedback is the foundation for everything we’re building, and we couldn’t do this without you.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We’re so grateful for your support, and we can’t wait to bring you the full Hello BUBS experience in the months ahead.

Stay tuned for more updates and keep those suggestions coming!

Regards,
Nino
Founder | Hello BUBS

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