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How to navigate friendships as an adult, coping with loss, and self-worth.
21 Things to Do in 2021 | 6 Month Check-In
Six months into 2021 and it felt time to check in on how progress is going on my 21 Things to Do in 2021 List. If you want to see the reasoning behind these 21 things, go check out that post first. Create an embroidery design from my own pattern The photo of the embroidery project farther down in this post is in fact my own creation! I still very...
Embracing Life’s Natural Flow
Maybe it's because I'm approaching 30 or maybe it's because I've spent 99% of my time this past year in my home, but I'm embracing life's natural flow these days. There is a time and season for everything it seems whether we willingly enter into it or not. This past year has been a year of reflection, self-exploration, and understanding of...
5 Ways to Increase Productivity at Your Desk
To all the still somewhat new people working from home, I see you. I've been self-employed for six years now and it's still a struggle to be productive at my desk when there are so many more entertaining things just outside my office door. Over the years I've found a few ways to increase productivity. Keep Your Space Clean This is one of those...
The Digital Detox Anyone Can Do
A digital detox doesn’t mean you have to leave your phone somewhere for days on end. There are ways to digital detox while still using technology. My version of a digital detox anyone can do without going phoneless. We usually feel like we need a detox because what we’re viewing online isn’t making us feel good or providing us with anything...
21 Things to Do in 2021
We’re all more than happy to kick 2020 to the curb. Unfortunately as much as we can hope, I doubt January 1st will look that different. So I’m focusing on the positive and sharing my to do list to have something to look forward to in the upcoming year. What would be on your 2021 list? Create an embroidery design from my own pattern I’ve done a...
Wishing You a Very Merry COVID Christmas
So this Christmas is pretty weird, I’ll give you that. But honestly I’m kind of happy about it. It’s the very first Christmas without my dad who unexpectedly died at 56 in January. It was going to be a very hard year to begin with and I take a weird sense of comfort knowing that it’s hard for everyone, just for another reason. I’m sitting at our...
How to Become a Plant Person When You are Busy (and Lazy)
This girl's got plants. Like a lot of them. Over 50 and counting are plopped throughout my house in all different shapes and species. I get asked tons of questions about how I keep them alive and remember to water them. With all this time we're spending at home lately, I'm super glad you're considering becoming a plant person. I promise it's a...
Why I’m Thankful for 2020
It's safe to say 2020 is one of the worst years in recent history. We still have running water and air conditioning so I can't honestly say it's the worst, but I'm sure you get the idea. Yet in an effort to find the silver lining and be more positive, there are quite a few things I'm thankful for in 2020. So let's push the negativity aside (for a...
5 Greeting Cards You Should Always Have on Hand
I've always had a thing for greeting cards. Hell it's why I started my first business. So it's a no brainer that 2020 is the year of greeting cards for me. It's been a great way to keep in touch with friends and family beyond a text or a Facebook message. Plus any excuse to be able to use my wax seal, right? If you're looking to beef up your...
My Favorite Etsy Shops
Etsy is a wonderful, magic place full of seriously talented people. Over the years I've placed too many orders to count, but have developed a list of ten of my favorite places to shop. Some have been around longer than even my store has, while others are brand new. There's a little bit of everything in here from stationery supplies, to jewelry,...