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This blog has been around in one form or another since 2010. It’s an amalgamation of who I was, who I am, and who I’m hoping to be. Sometimes it’s about beauty products. Other times (most of the time) it’s about planning. Occasionally there’s business stuff and even rarer board game content.
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Sincerely,
Kayla
KAYLA BENDA
Amateur potter. Cat enthusiast. Sad poetry writer.
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Inhaling Lots of Love in. Exhaling Lots of Love Out
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How I Deal with My Anxiety and Depression in the Colder Months
Ironically as I write this, Michigan is in the middle of a serious snowstorm. We've already have nearly a foot of snow on the ground with more on the way. What better time than to talk about how the winter months affect my anxiety and depression, huh? Whenever I start...
10 Misconceptions About Self Employment
I've been self-employed for nearly five years now. Of course it definitely has its perks (like our cats being our colleagues), but there are a ton of misconceptions about what it's like to work for yourself. Let's tackle ten of the common ones I get asked about most...
How I Plan to Live a More Intentional Life in 2019
I've never been one for a word of the year, but this year felt different somehow. There has been so many changes going on in my business and personal life that it felt right to pick something to focus on in 2019. No silly new year's resolutions. Just one word to keep...
Details from My Studio
I'm fortunate that there's extra space in our home for me to have my own studio. It's completely changed how I work by providing me a place to leave set up and constantly ready for my next creative project. In the past I may not have taken advantage of creative...
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KAYLA BENDA
Amateur potter. Cat enthusiast. Sad poetry writer.