The Favstir Blog

Better ways to collect, curate, and share what matters.

Product ideas, practical inspiration, and thoughtful examples for turning scattered recommendations into lists people actually enjoy using.

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FeaturedJuly 31, 2026

Introducing Item Search: Add Better Media Recommendations Faster

Search for a media source while adding an item, start with verified details, and still make every recommendation your own.

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FavstirJuly 28, 2026

Introducing the Favstir Weekly Planner

Plan tasks across a dated Sunday-to-Saturday board, move work between days, and keep the week organized in Favstir.

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FavstirJuly 25, 2026

Introducing Favstir 2.0: A Faster Way to Work With Your Lists

Favstir 2.0 brings a new master-detail workspace, clearer navigation, and a more focused way to browse, organize, and share recommendations.

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FavstirFebruary 21, 2026

Refreshly Is Now on iOS

Refreshly is now live on iOS with personalized reminders, daily goals, and simple hydration tracking.

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FavstirFebruary 19, 2026

I Published My Top 20 Melodic Metal Bands List on Favstir

A public, shareable Top 20 melodic metal bands list you can browse, save, and send to friends.

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FavstirFebruary 8, 2026

The Difference Between Saving Links and Curating Lists

Why saving links isn’t the same as building a list you’ll actually use.

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FavstirFebruary 5, 2026

How I Organize Recommendations So I Don’t Forget Them

A simple system for keeping recommendations useful instead of scattered.

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FavstirFebruary 2, 2026

Private Alternatives to Pinterest for Sharing Favorites

Pinterest is great for inspiration, but not for private sharing.

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FavstirJanuary 30, 2026

Why Group Chats Are Terrible for Sharing Recommendations

Group chats are great for talking. They’re terrible for remembering recommendations.

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FavstirJanuary 28, 2026

The Best Way to Share Restaurant Lists With Friends

Stop retyping restaurant recommendations and start sharing lists that actually stay useful.

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FavstirJanuary 26, 2026

How to Share Recommendations Without Social Media

A quieter, more intentional way to share recommendations without posting them to social feeds.

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FavstirJanuary 19, 2026

How I Create Lists to Share With Friends and Family

A simple approach to organizing recommendations without messy group chats or forgotten screenshots.

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