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Everyone is Worthy: A Moment with Simarchy

Makeovers and Minimalism: A Moment with John Gylor

Patience and Positivity: A Moment with Karen Keren

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ShellyBee’s

New Year Lookbook 27

Day Simmer’s

High-glam Lookbook

Jo_Se_Oh’s

Body Positive Lookbook 38

QueenyaYT’s

Winter Wear Lookbook

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Best Sims 4 Spas and Gyms Pics: [On the Gallery!]

Better Build Tips with MaiaMakes

Power Zone Gym by Cherrieee

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Sims Mobile Spa Day with Danielle Snow

Black Dragon Spa: A Custom Content Spread with Alaeryn

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Self-love Poses with SLFJ Productions

START THE REVOLUTION 94

#TheBodyPositive

THE JOY OF REVOLUTION 95

Anniversary Crossword

New Year Shell Challenges

January Calendar

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR January is the time of year during which many people take stock of their lives and their goals. Often, this introspection encourages people to make change: we resolve to save more money, to lose weight, or to finally write that best-selling novel. There is no harm in this, of course. But sometimes, our own striving, our own need for change, our own dissatisfaction with the way things are can lead us to miss the blessings we already possess. In this way, life can pass us by. We forget to see, truly see, what lies in front of us. This month, Sims Nation Magazine celebrates our first anniversary, and in the spirit of new beginnings, we want to encourage our readers to practice radical self-love, self-care, selfacceptance, and body positivity. We want to encourage our readers to love and appreciate their bodies, to pamper themselves, to eat that piece of cake and to take the damn vacation. Between these pages, you’ll read about how Sims community giants such as Twitch Partner and EA Content Creator Simarchy, Sims Mobile EA Content Creator Karen Keren, and the wonderfully talented John Gylor practice positivity and radical acceptance in their own lives. Readers will also find stunning Create-aSim lookbooks which feature Sims of all sizes, shapes, and colors.

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Each lookbook offers live links to custom content that celebrates vitiligo, cellulite, trans bodies, and differently abled bodies. While our build section does feature stunning gyms and spas, know that selflove does not begin and end with diet and exercise. Radical self-love encourages us to love our bodies at all ages and shapes, to look at our bodies and appreciate every inch of sinew that carries us through a life filled with slings and arrows. You are uniquely you, and you don’t need to change a damn thing. Thank you for an incredible year,

A. Em Editor-in-Chief

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OUR STAFF Alaeryn Emlu'rathian Editor-in-Chief Alaeryn is a journalist, teacher, and fantasy writer who resides in America’s capital city Washington, DC. Often chronically late and deeply opinionated, Alaeryn is the creative, political type your mother warned you about. Check out their debut fantasy novel “The Reaching,” which is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books now.

Irimiel Emlu'rathian Executive Publication and Graphics Editor Irimiel is a moon-obsessed, generous artist who lives on America’s sunny west coast. Mommy to an athletic, endlessly-eating teenage boy, Irimiel is always on the go as a graphics design expert and frontline medical worker.

ShellyBee Chief Custom Content Curator Shelly is a long time Simmer, wife, and mom of two who rediscovered her love of Sims in 2019. For her, custom content was a game changer. Literally. She spends most of her days creating beautiful Sims and giving them their best lives both in-game and in Blender.

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OUR STAFF Day Simmer Custom Content Curator Day is a long time Simmer who began their Simming fascination with The Sims 3. Once they got their hands on The Sims 4, their talents quickly grew! TS4 is easily one of Day’s favorite pastimes. In early 2021, Day began sharing their Create-a-Sim creations and stories on Twitter and Twitch. They won’t be stopping any time soon

Lizzy Assistant Editor Lizzy is an author, student, Simmer and recent addition to the team of Sims Nation Magazine! She plays mostly The Sims 4 and shares her stories on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

MAIAmakes Resident Build Expert MAIAmakes is a student, content, and video creator for The Sims 4. She builds a variety of design and architectural styles in the game, including pop culture interest builds. She makes stop motion and speed build videos on YouTube.

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OUR STAFF Sarah N. Staff Writer Sarah started playing Sims back when Sims

Bustin' Out was all the rage. Sims Mobile rekindled her love of The Sims. Once she found The Sims 4 on the PC, that was it! A wife and mom of three, Sarah creates backstories for her Sims so she can have an excuse to be creative.

Jo_se_oh Custom Content Curator Josh is a Simmer since 2005. He used to play handheld and console sims games a lot! Now, he mostly plays The Sims 4 and some retro Sims games once in a while! He posts his creations daily on Twitter and Tumblr. Josh is also a new addition to Sims Nation Magazine!

HeraldSims Sims Community Consultant Herald Sims is a mother of six and a long time Simmer, playing since Sims 1. She decided in Nov 2020 to start sharing her Sims passion with the world through SpeedBuilds, CAS, Let's Plays, and stories; she has zero intentions of ever stopping! She is a new addition to Sims Nation Magazine’s team!

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OUR STAFF SLFJ Productions Machinima Contributor and Pose Curator

QueenyaYT Staff Writer

Danielle Snow Sims Mobile Build Expert

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OUR STAFF AnAdultSimmer Social Media Manager

Mylo Farmer Resident Build Expert

Chris N. Custom Content Curator Chris, known in Simming circles as Wiccansimmie, was introduced to The Sims in 2006. He plays mostly on PC and enjoys bringing his imaginative creations to the game. Chris makes custom content clothing and shows his creations on Twitter and Tumblr. He is a new member of Sims Nation Magazine!

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Simarchy’s streams are unforgettable experiences. Upon entering one of her high-energy streams, viewers are met with a welcoming community that is full of sunshine and wonder. The unique Simarchy community loves to express their authentic selves through art, builds, and crafts. They play Sims, Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, make crafts, and complete jaw-dropping builds with Lego sets. Simarchy herself, a dedicated Floridian who sometimes sports mermaid-like pink hair and showers her community with love and affection, is equal parts bubbly and business-oriented. Over the years, she has transformed her passions into a lucrative juggernaut of a brand that many gamers instantly recognize. Beyond even this, Simarchy often shares her hard-won knowledge of social media, marketing, and general business savvy with her supporters. She not only encourages everyone to follow their own dreams, but she also supports their growth with actionable takeaways and tangible support. Sims Nation Magazine sat down with Simarchy to find out what sustains her even during challenging times. That is, how do mermaids keep swimming even in the most turbulent of storm-torn seas?

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Alaeryn: Simarchy, it is so good to finally sit down

Alaeryn: You are well-known as a Sims streamer,

with you! I’ve been a big fan for quite a while.

but you do not simply stream the Sims by a long

Your streams are so high-energy and welcoming!

shot! Viewers can also find you crafting, playing

How is life? How were your holidays?

Animal Crossing, enjoying Stardew Valley, or even building with legos! All of these pastimes

Simarchy: Thanks for having me! Everything is

have enjoyed quite a boom during the pandemic;

going really well. I've been having a lot of fun live

what draws you to them personally, and what do

streaming with friends while exploring a variety of

you think your viewers get out of them?

games and hobbies, and I have been working on balancing a healthy work/personal life. I couldn't be

Simarchy: I've created thousands of builds in The

happier! The holidays were great; I did a celebration

Sims over the years, including over 1,000 YouTube

stream to keep my viewers company if they didn't

videos, and more than three years of Sims-exclusive

have any holiday plans: we opened the presents

streams. Naturally I started running out of ideas and

they sent me and built Christmas LEGO sets.

started looking at other ways to express my

I also spent time with my family and friends.

creativity. When the new Animal Crossing came out, I took that as an opportunity to vary my content, and

Alaeryn: Tell us about you! How did the place you

my streams really took off from there since it

live and your upbringing lead you to the Sims?

seemed like the entire world was at home also

How did you come up with your name?

playing along. Once the hype died down, I started exploring other hobbies including crafting and

Simarchy: I didn't discover the Sims until 2016.

really got into making custom 3D floral greeting

I was obsessed with an Animal Crossing spin-off

cards. My viewers enjoyed the varied content, as the

game called Happy Home Designer, where you

crafting streams tend to be really calm and relaxing,

would decorate homes for villagers, and had played

[...]

through two copies of the game and started getting bored of the furniture. That's when I decided to look for other games where you could decorate houses, and I stumbled upon the Sims. It took a bit for me to get into it and figure out what to do, but I quickly fell in love and spent the majority of my time learning how to build and watching other content creators. I then created a YouTube channel so I could share my builds with other Simmers and make new friends. I came up with my channel name, Simarchy, by combining two words - Sims and Anarchy. The freedom Sims gave me to escape my life, be super creative, and create any life I wanted, seemed like the perfect fit.

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and I take custom requests from viewers so they're

I knew I had to live here. I had always loved

involved in the process. Then for my birthday, we

seahorses and mermaids. I thought seahorses were

spent the entire month exploring other crafting

mythical from seeing them in the movies, pulling

hobbies. A friend sent me a LEGO kit to try out. I

the mermaid's chariot - So when I saw one for the

instantly fell in love and wanted to build a ton of

first time when I was 16, it was like seeing a unicorn!

houses. It's a huge passion of mine now and made sense to share with my viewers who also enjoy

I started researching them and instantly fell in love.

building and interior design. It's been a perfect fit for

Mermaids and seahorses have always been so

us! We recently got back into Stardew Valley as well

special to me, so it made sense to theme my

and decided to do an evil playthrough where we

channel around them. I call my viewers

choose the Joja Mart corporate route over the

seahorsicorns which is a combination of seahorses

community center. It's been interesting, that's for

and unicorns, and of course, I'm the mermaid!

sure!

Alaeryn: You are also well-known for being incredibly positive and mermaid-obsessed. How do you remain positive even during challenging times? How do you keep the positivity alive amongst your audience? Why mermaids?

Simarchy: Honestly my viewers have helped me be more positive. From the moment I started creating content, everyone was so kind and supportive. We created our own community full of love, support, and creativity. When I started streaming I was going through a really rough time in my life, and the friendships I made really helped pull me out of a dark place and gave me something positive to look forward to. It brought a whole new meaning and purpose to my life, and all I want to do is give back to those who also need a friend. Anytime I have a rough day, I know they'll instantly cheer me up, and I do the same for them. As for my channel theme being mermaids and seahorses, I've always been drawn to the ocean. I moved to Florida from up north to escape the cold, and when I was surrounded by water I felt like I came alive for the first time.

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Alaeryn: Sims Nation Magazine highlights body

The introduction of Happy Home Paradise, which is

positivity this month. How do you incorporate

basically Happy Home Designer on an island, is very

body positivity in your own life and the lives of

special to me since it's the game that got me

your Sims?

interested in designing. I'm so happy we have a new version to enjoy!

Simarchy: I suffered from a horrible self image most of my life. As I got older, I started to realize looks

Alaeryn: While you are enjoying enormous

aren't everything, and as I became more

success as an EA Creator, beloved Twitch

comfortable in my own skin and grew as a person, I

Streamer, and dedicated YouTuber, you are also

put less focus on appearances and more on who I

a well-respected mentor to many other Twitch

am as a person and my self-worth, which everyone

Streamers and YouTubers! What is your best

has. I stress to my viewers that everyone is beautiful

advice for a streamer who is just starting out?

and everyone is worthy, and we should be proud of

How do you so deftly maintain your Simarchy

who we are and embrace the differences that make

empire?

us unique. It's so important to be comfortable in your own skin, and I encourage others to work on

Simarchy: Thank you for such kind words! My best

feeling the same way.

advice to a streamer starting out is to just start. You wouldn't believe how many people are interested in

As for The Sims, I mostly build houses, but anytime

streaming and are just too afraid to take that first

we use characters it's important to me to show

step. You have to try it to know if you'll enjoy it, and I

diversity so I often use my viewer's Sims to

highly encourage you to start with what you have. I

showcase all different types of lives and tell their

started with an old laggy laptop and used the awful

stories through our builds.

built in mic and cam until I knew I was serious about streaming, and later upgraded to something better.

Alaeryn: Before we part, I must ask: who is your

Don't take it too seriously when you start out - Focus

favorite Animal Crossing villager and why? Are

on having fun, enjoying yourself, learning as you go,

you enjoying November’s update?

and hanging out and forming genuine friendships with other streamers and communities that share

Simarchy: I have two favorite villagers - Rosie, a

your same passions.

peppy blue cat - and Daisy, a normal yellow dog. They were my neighbors and best friends in Animal

That's how I started out, and once I saw this could

Crossing New Leaf, so I was very excited to have

be a viable career for me, I started treating it more

them as my neighbors again in New Horizons.

like a business in terms of my commitment and

The November update is what pulled my back into

consistency. I made sure to focus on why I started,

Animal Crossing. I'm still shocked at how many

for the incredible friendships through shared

incredible things they added, it's like a whole new

passions, and found ways to make my viewers the

game.

stars of the show by showing off their creations and really making them part of the experience. [...]

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I make sure to always have fun with what I'm doing,

If you want to hang out and talk about or play any of

and as my own passions grow and change, I have

these games/hobbies with me, I'm live Monday

taken risks to allow my channel to also grow and

through Friday from 11am to 3pm Eastern at

change. Keeping this balance of what makes me

Twitch.tv/simarchy - We have a very loving and

happy along with what my viewers enjoy watching

supportive community who loves making new

has allowed me to live out my dreams with people I

friends and welcomes anyone who wants to join us.

love. They support me 100% and I literally couldn't do this without them.

You can also watch my Sims videos, including an extensive library of building tutorials for both

Sidenote: It's ironic that you used the word empire,

beginners and advanced players, at

because my mother, who is sadly no longer with us,

Youtube.com/simarchy - and I'm on most social

once wrote me a letter during a very pivotal time in

media platforms @simarchy

my life when I decided to go into business for myself. We were all stressed, but she told me not to worry because I would create my own empire one day. Those words instantly remind me of her, and how much she believed in me, and how fortunate I've been to have the unconditional support from my family.

Alaeryn: Is there anything else you’d like our readers to know? How can they best remain in contact with you?

Simarchy: Thank you for reading about me and my journey. If you take anything from this, I want you to know that we're all incredible and unique individuals who have something to offer the world whether we believe it or not. Especially if you're in a dark place or going through hard times, or don't believe in yourself, you have to take the time to find the things that make you happy in life, no matter how small they are. Surround yourself with people that support you, and don't be afraid to go after your dreams. You're worth it and can do anything you put your mind to!

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MAKEOVERS AND MINIMALISM: A MOMENT WITH

John Gylor first burst onto the Twitter scene in March 2021.Young, talented, and smart, John quickly made use of his graphic design background to make serious waves in the Sim community through his eyepopping renders of Sims 4 townies. That is, John uses a special program called Blender to “render” two-dimensional images of premade Sims into threedimensional life. His depictions of such beloved Sim pre-mades as the Calientes, the Goths, and the Vatores have taken the Twitter scene by storm, garnering immense amounts of attention, mentions, and retweets. Sims Nation Magazine sat down with John to discover the secrets behind his artistic genius.

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Alaeryn: John, it is so great to talk to you

today! Thank you for agreeing to a Sims Nation Magazine interview! How were your holidays? DId you do anything special?

John: My holidays were fine. As usual, the holidays are kind of a passing thing for me these days. I ate a lot of food and celebrated with my parents, which was a lot of fun because I missed them a lot. But yeah, the holidays were fine, and I still get lots of warm and fuzzy feelings during them.

Alaeryn: Tell us more about yourself. Where

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Alaeryn: You are well-known in the Sims

community for your deep understanding of Sims “townies,” the pre-made Sims that come with every Sims game.What made you begin rendering these beloved characters in Blender?

John: I am a new Sims player and, for me, just reading about the townies background or lore is not very fun. Rendering the townies forces me to read about them, which I find more engaging. I love to make my makeovers related to their lore, and when I first posted my townie render, I didn't expect it to garner attention.

are you from? When did you get your start with video games as a child?

However, I'm glad it did because now I find it so much fun, especially when people like [my work.]

John: I am John Gylor Paypa. I am 19 years old,

Alaeryn: Who are your favorite townies with

and I am from the Philippines. I study IT, and I am very much an introvert, but Twitter has kind of changed that. I definitely have a lot more confidence now. I started playing video games when I was about eight years old, and I played a lot of MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games) and shooter games. As I aged, my catalog expanded, and I got into horror games and strategy games.

which to work and why?

John: I really love working with the Goths and the Calientes. They have such a fun backstory that you can't help but make some spin-off ideas about them. My renders usually contain different sides of the premade Sims. The Calientes and Goth families have so much Sim-lore, they're very easily my favorite townies.

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Alaeryn: What are your best tips to Blender beginners and hopefuls?

John: Rendering in general is not hard, I assure people that it's very easy if you just follow the basic steps. My tip is to look at your renders through a photographer’s lens. Find the best poses, angles, lighting, and colors for your Sims. It really helps a lot in making your renders aesthetically pleasing.

Alaeryn: You’re also a graphic designer!

How is that going for you and how would you describe your graphic style?

John: Yes, I do graphic design and I've been doing fine with it. I still get a lot of clients and I'm really happy about it because I need a side job for college. My graphic style leans more on the minimalism side with the use of geometric patterns and pastel colors. [This is evident in my renders because] I usually just stick with plain backgrounds.

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Alaeryn: What’s next for you? How can our readers best keep up with you and your amazing work?

John: My next step is probably making custom content and continuing my passion for renders. [I want to continue improving my renders] with every single release. I am mostly active on twitter @john_gylor, but I also have a Tumblr where I post occasionally @/johntdsimmer

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PATIENCE AND POSITIVITY

A MOMENT WITH KAREN KEREN Karen Keren is one of those objectively unproblematic EA Creators who is a joy to both work with and watch. She started her work as a Sims Mobile content creator on YouTube. Documenting her splendid builds and sophisticated Sims, Karen’s YouTube channel quickly grew in popularity. Her soothing voiceover, meticulous editing, and genuine passion for the Sims Mobile community made her a fast fan favorite. Sims Nation Magazine connected with Karen to get to know her further, to discuss her views on staying positive despite setbacks, and to get the skinny on her hopes for the future of Sims Mobile.

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Alaeryn: Karen! I’m so excited to finally sit down

with you for Sims Nation Magazine! How are you feeling? How were your holidays?

Karen: Hey The Sims Nation Magazine Team! I'm wishing you wonderful 2022 and it is an honor to be featured! I'm doing well, just staying home safe playing video games. My holidays are great! I spent it with my family and our furbabies! I hope you're doing well too, Al!

Alaeryn: Tell us about yourself. You are a beloved member of the EA Creator Network, and our readers are dying to know how you grew up and where. What led you to video games? What led you to Sims Mobile?

Karen: I'm a Filipino Simmer living here in the

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Then, I started learning how to edit videos and write everything that comes to mind on what I would like to do while enjoying the game. In my spare time, I research and find inspiration on Pinterest, in movies, and on television shows for things to do in TSM. Growing a channel is difficult, but I truly enjoy doing it! My advice to those who want to start a YT channel is to be consistent in uploading videos. Checking analytics and watching your numbers will put pressure on you; [your numbers will naturally] go down and up – just keep on working on your craft. The most important thing is to engage with your community. When you feel pressured or stressed [about your channel’s growth]`, look back on your videos, research, ask for feedback from a friend/community, and start making a new video!

Philippines. When I was younger, I played on the family computer with my siblings, and this experience kicked off my love for video games! Then, I got my hands on The Sims 1 and started creating my dream life there with motherlode! Haha! I got the chance to play a little bit of The Sims 4 for a while but I got really busy with my career. Then in 2018, The Sims Mobile was released worldwide, and I couldn't get my hands off my phone anytime anywhere haha! My work is very technical and my only outlet for creativity is through building in TSM. [I love to play while on breaks] or on my Friday while sipping drinks with a kick.I love drinking Soju (a Korean rice wine) with frozen berries! I guess I just revealed one of my build secrets!

Alaeryn: You often work closely with other

Alaeryn: Before becoming a Sims Mobile EA

Let me share my experience working on my first update content. It was a challenge because I wasn’t used to doing stuff like that, but after organizing and asking for feedback from friends and the community, it became easier for me.

Karen: I am very much grateful and appreciate all

I made a format that players could easily grasp and that quickly communicated all two months worth of content. I'm thankful to those who provided both constructive feedback and praise.

Creator, you were a popular YouTuber! What was it like to grow your channel the way you did? What advice do you have for other YouTube hopefuls?

the supporters of my channel. At first, I just wanted to document my gameplay and archive my progress.

brilliant EA Creators like Salix Cat, Simmerdown Mal, and Rachybop to create content for the Sims Mobile.What is this experience like?

Karen: It has been wonderful to be collaborating with Salix Cat, Simmerdown Mal, and Rachybop our goal is always to help the community! Sometimes it's a challenge for us to make content because of the sheer amount of information we receive and tight time constraints, but we make it work. Sharing content with Salix Cat and Simmerdown Mal is total bliss; we always communicate and share our thoughts. Most importantly, we look out for each other.

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Alaeryn: What are your greatest hopes for Sims Mobile? What features do you hope to see in the future?

Karen: I hope The Sims Mobile will add more player levels, career stories, relationship stories, and hobby stories.I hope they will add options for removing old contacts and selling items. Of course, as a Builder, I would like to see more building features.

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Alaeryn: Is there anything else you’d like to tell our readers?

Karen: Pace yourself and keep on doing what you're passionate about. Spread kindness and love! Wishing everyone a safe and healthy 2022! Thank you so much, Alaeryn, and The Sims Nation Magazine Team!

Stay connected and message me on: But more than anything, I hope The Sims Mobile will (scratch that) MUST fix all persistent bugs. I'd prefer fewer events and a major BUG FIX UPDATE! I do hope for new wonderful things, but if the game is not playable, then how can we still enjoy it?

Alaeryn: This month, Sims Nation Magazine

highlights body positivity and ways we can be better to ourselves every day. How do you practice body positivity in your own life? How can Sims Mobile improve the player experience to promote body positivity in the game?

Karen: I focus on what my body can do and pace myself, I practice intermittent fasting 16:8, drink lots of water, and stretch regularly. It's been three years since I logged out of my personal social media accounts because I have filtered what I want to see in my social media feeds. I surround myself with people who create positive vibes. I encourage everyone to focus on your strength. A friend once told me this, and so I'm telling the readers this too: "You are gorgeous inside and out." In recent updates, The Sims Mobile added a few positive tasks to the Sim Festival like 'state daily affirmations' and 'style yourself.' Having these tasks in-game creates awareness but it would be great if there was a story that Sims can do with encouraging each other to practice body positivity.

YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/c/karenkeren FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KarenKeren242984446251767/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkerenonly

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/karenkerenonly/

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BLUE WAVE POOL AND GYM CREATED BY: Flubber32c4

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INFINITY POOL GYM CREATED BY: ehaught58

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MOUNTAIN SPA GETAWAY CREATED BY: Pabooski

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BETTER BUILD TIPS WITH MAIAMAKES

It's out with the old and in with the new room challenges this 2022! If you don't know what room challenges are, they're build challenges in the Sims community hosted by creators and players to fill a room shell like a shell challenge but smaller. They usually have a theme or a set of rules, but you can go crazy on clutter and details as much as you want. That's why room challenges are so fun to do in a short amount of time! Sometimes if you're lucky, you can win a Sims pack or kit when you win the room challenge! It can be hard to stand out but here are some tips on how to bag your first room challenge this year.

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1. Be inventive!

Nothing beats a build with a backstory. Your story can be fictional or real, original or recreated - any story you add in your description makes a build more intriguing to its viewers. Plus, the challenge host spends more time looking at your build!

Room: Arriety's Room Challenge: #MAIAmakesstories (MAIAmakes) Fact: the winner of this challenge I hosted had a full original story that came with the build!

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2. Be original!

Originality comes from your experience that not a lot of other Simmers have. Get inspired from your country, your culture, or even your own home and workplace. Your room definitely won't be like the others!

Room: Filipino Sala Mayor Challenge: #baywindow2k (taffissimo_builds)

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3. Be loud!

If you're gonna join a challenge, you might as well be the most extra, most eccentric, and most noticeable room in the gallery. Use colors that pop out like red or neons. Add a glamorous centerpiece that draws more attention to your entry.

Room: Rouge de Chambre Challenge: #paszcolorpsych (paszerine)

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4. Be you!

Of course, you're making this room, so why not imagine your Simself living in it? Don't be pressured to compete with other builders. It's always great to show your own personality in a build. In the end, a room you genuinely like and created is all that matters.

Room: NYC Dream Desk Challenge: #plummydeskidea (plummysims)

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POWER ZONE GYM BUILD BY CHERRIEEE

Cherrieee’s submission for this month is a work of clean angles, inviting lighting, and minimalism. Join she and her Sims as they get their sweat on in this state of the art gym. POWER ZONE GYM SIZE: 40×30 LOT PACKS USED:

Snowy Escape Expansion Eco Lifestyle Expansion Discover University Expansion Island Living Expansion Cats & Dogs Expansion City Living Expansion Get To Work Expansion Dream Home Decorator Game Pack Moschino Stuff Fitness Stuff

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SIMS MOBILE SPA DAY WITH DANIELLE SNOW

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BLACK DRAGON SPA BY ALAERYN

The self-care movement is one I sincerely hope stays around a good long time. Many countries around the globe cling to the classic tenets of capitalism: working long hours to the detriment of both family and self, wealth accumulation as chief aspiration, and endless consumption as a means to happiness. Recently, both millennials and gen z have tapped into the magic that is a deep self-appreciation and determination. They have broken the appearance of work, tearing down and out of cubicles and forging ahead with self-made businesses. They have placed a premium on not only working well for a living wage but also taking much needed vacations, mental health days, and physical breaks as much as possible. The Black Dragon Spa is a bright classy spa that encourages its patrons to get in touch with their own power via relaxation, yoga, massage, and nail services. By caring for body, patrons care for their minds and souls too. This particular build contains both Maxis-crafted furniture alongside a few clean, classy selections of custom content. I managed to use Spa Day, Blooming Rooms Kit, Fitness Stuff Pack, Industrial Loft Kit, and yes - Journey to Batuu Game Pack in this particular build. Enjoy, and love yourself first.

A. Em

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