Snapshots of the Studio
Snapshots of the Studio

Now I'm not saying I've permanently retired "bed desk," but I've found myself spending the majority of my working hours in my office. How intrepid, right? My gallery wall is finally finished and it feels like everything is in its place.Check out the video above to get...

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Six Years Working from Home |  My Tips & Tricks
Six Years Working from Home | My Tips & Tricks

With more and more businesses like Twitter and Square letting employees work from home permanently, it seemed about time I threw my hat in about working from home. I've been working from home since 2014 and have developed tons of tips and tricks to make working from...

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In a world that has no end…
In a world that has no end…

24 hours. 24 hours ago I crumpled into my husband's arms outside of my parents' house. Police cars and an ambulance surrounded the house. I knew before my husband spoke through his own tears. I knew someone was dead. ... My dad died yesterday. At 57 he just didn't...

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My Goals for 2020
My Goals for 2020

I feel like "resolutions" has become a dirty word this time of year. Sure most resolutions are given up by the middle of February, but I still love the concept of resetting, refocusing, and picking goals for the start of the new year. It all comes down to creating a...

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Five Things I Learned from Dog Sitting for Two Months
Five Things I Learned from Dog Sitting for Two Months

Now if I had to pick a team, I'm definitely team cat. But after two months of watching Cadence, Alex's parents' dog, it's hard not to have a soft spot for pups. It's been a few weeks now that she's returned home after their move to Virginia, but she's definitely left...

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What I Actually Eat in a Day (Self-Employed)
What I Actually Eat in a Day (Self-Employed)

What I eat in a day posts weirdly fascinate me. Am I the only one? I couldn't possibly be since they pop up on YouTube and in blogs quite often, right? Well I thought it time that I threw myself into the mix...until I realized I eat like a five year old. I almost...

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KAYLA BENDA

Amateur potter. Cat enthusiast. Sad poetry writer.