Greetings everyone! We’re really into 2026 now and small but important changes have come to Swagnilla Ice over the last few weeks. The biggest one of course is the change in theme and a bit of change of layout. Instead of using Twenty Fourteen and it’s magazine style layout, I have switched to Twenty Eleven, (more…)
In this episode, Swag builds the Supporters Hall, where paid members’ signs and blocks will go. Don’t remember how this system of rewards in my public Minecraft worlds works? Check out Signs, Blocks, and You – The Update here or search for the post on Swagnilla Ice where your paid membership can get you into (more…)
As the calendar turns to 2026, there is always a familiar sense of a clean slate. For me, this year is about finding renewal in what I build and how I live. First, I have a major update for the fans of my gaming series, Creative Engineering. After a lot of work behind the scenes, (more…)
Wishing all of my readers a truly Happy New Year. May you find abundant happiness and hope in the days ahead, and may God bless you and your family throughout the year.
Welcome back to the final Power Up Notes of 2025! It has been a massive year for Linux, and we are closing out December with some record-breaking news and updates that show how far the platform has come. In today’s episode, we explore the latest Steam hardware survey results, a major new Long Term Support (more…)
Forget the history of Boxing Day—I’m talking about a Christmas Day lockout. Here is why I’m ditching the Golden Arches, walking away from 3,000 points, and choosing better alternatives for my time, my health, and my wallet.
To all my readers, I wish you a very Merry Christmas. May your celebrations be safe and full of joy alongside your family and friends. It is a beautiful time to remember that Jesus is the reason for the season.
I have decided to officially retire from the lottery. After a long streak of what can only be described as impressively bad luck, I am hanging up my tickets for good. From now on, I will be investing that six to ten dollars into things with a guaranteed return, even if that just means a (more…)
To keep the Swagnilla Ice website operating in its current form, I need the support of my community. While the financial reality of the annual hosting fee—228 USD (approximately 314 CAD)—is substantial, the motivation to continue comes from seeing a clear commitment from you. The tangible goal is to secure the equivalent of five annual (more…)
It’s been one year of Creative Engineering on YouTube! Before taking a two-week hiatus for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Swag gives an extensive tour of his Minecraft world. See all the progress and changes the gaming series has made to the flat world, and get a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026!
Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling. Edna Ferber