Jess Recommends

No Secrets. No Spin. No Suits in a Boardroom.

I get asked this all.the.time.

“What mic do you use?”
“What laser is that?”
“What’s in your RV?”
“What dog stuff actually holds up?”
“What the heck is that ice maker you won’t shut up about?”

So here it is.
Jess Recommends.

Not sponsored by some mystery corporation. Not curated by a committee. Not filtered through a PR team. Just me. The same retired cop-turned-craft goblin who will absolutely tell you if something sucks.

Why I Finally Made This Page

Because I’m tired of typing the same answers 42 times a week.

And because if I’m already sending you links in DMs, I might as well be transparent about it.

Some of those links are affiliate links. That means if you click and buy, I earn a small commission. You do not pay more. Amazon just throws me a tiny “thanks for the traffic” tip.

And listen — I’m not gatekeeping. Never have. If something makes my life easier, my crafting smoother, my RV glampier, or my dogs happier… I’m telling you.

But yes — if you’re going to buy it anyway? I’d sure appreciate you using my link. It helps fund:

• My podcasts

• My craft chaos

• My desert feral adventures

• And probably dog treats. Let’s be honest.

🎙️ Podcast + Content Creator Gear

People constantly ask about my setup for The 509 Unfiltered and my other projects.

Here’s the deal: I don’t recommend junk.

If I say I use it, it’s because:

• It survived my learning curve.

• It didn’t make me want to throw it out the window.

• It’s worth the money.

From mics to lighting to my Omtech laser (affectionately known as Dragonfyre), I’ve tested it in real life — not in a sterile influencer studio with perfect lighting and a latte.

🚐 RV + Glamp Life (At 55 We Don’t “Camp”)

Let’s be clear.

I do not camp.
I glamp.

My 30-foot cave is decorated. Rugs. Blankets. Vibes. An ice maker that is non-negotiable. Good dog fencing? Also non-negotiable.

I learned a LOT my first summer on the road. Some things were genius purchases. Some were “what was I thinking?” moments.

Everything on my recommendations list passed the feral-field test.

🐾 Dog Mom Approved

If you know me, you know the goldens run this house.

I don’t buy fluff. I buy durable.
Toys that survive.
Bandanas that don’t look ridiculous.
Things that make life easier — not more complicated.

If it didn’t pass the Moxie & Tula destruction trial, it’s not on the list.

🎨 Craft Goblin Essentials

Laser supplies. Blanks. Adhesives. Tools that actually work.

I don’t recommend what I don’t use. Period.

No mystery “must-have” gadgets that collect dust. If it’s on Jess Recommends, it’s been through the chaos lab.

The Transparency Part

Let’s just say this clearly:

Some links are affiliate links.
Some aren’t.
If they are, I’ll note it.

I spent decades in a career where messaging wasn’t always… clean.
This isn’t that.

No smoke.
No spin.
No hidden agenda.

Just:

“Here’s what I use.”
“Here’s why I like it.”
“Here’s the link if you want it.”

That’s it.

Why It Matters

When you use my link:

You’re not just buying a mic or a laser blank or an RV gadget.

You’re supporting:

• A small creator.

• A retired lieutenant who traded chaos for crafting.

• Someone who refuses to gatekeep good tools.

• Someone building community without corporate fluff.

And that means something to me.

So Here We Are

Jess Recommends is officially live.

If you’ve ever asked me,
“What do you use?”
“What should I buy?”
“Is that worth it?”

Now you have one place to go.

And if you choose to use my link?

I see you.
I appreciate you.
And I promise I’ll keep it honest.

— Jess

Learning to sew