I’m not typically a “how to blog” blogger. In fact, if you’ve followed me for awhile, you know that I really like to steer clear of all of the “expert advice.” But, I keep getting asked how to start a blog, so I really want to give it a shot. Umm…can I be totally honest […]
Watching your friends start a business is an amazing thing. We want to support them, but how can we do that without going broke? Here are 5 ways to support a friend’s new business. We all have those friends on Facebook, right? The ones that started a business and start posting about their product or […]
Burnout. Ugh! If you run a business or blog from home, I’m sure you know the feeling. We all deal with it from time to time, and it’s the worst. Are you suffering from burnout? I’ve been blogging for a year and a half now. Before that, I ran a creative business through Etsy and Facebook […]
Dear Business Owners, I normally try to be positive here, but I have something I really need to get off my chest. This post is geared towards you, but I hope it resonates with customers, as well. Whether you are a photographer, run an Etsy shop, a blog, or a network marketing business, this applies […]
It’s been a full year (plus some days, because #harvey) since I started this little blog of mine! It’s hard to believe. I’ve run several blogs in the past, but none that I devoted nearly this much time to. This blog is my passion project. My blood, sweat, and tears. It contains so much of […]
We all have our own ways of keeping up with our goals, dreams, and ideas. Today, I am going to share mine. I’ve shared a lot in the past about my planners and bullet journal, but this post is going to expose another side to my planning. The sloppy side. The messy stuff. I’ve been […]
When I first started this blog, I already had a full-time business and volunteer schedule. I was just looking for a creative outlet that could maybe bring in a little side cash. Since I have always loved blogging, this was the perfect venture for me. I wanted it to be fun, but I also wanted to […]
Have you ever copied someone? Even just a little? I know I have! And even if you don’t want to admit it, you probably have, too. When I started my first business, I had a very specific style, and I became known for it. I didn’t have the trendiest products, though, so I watched other’s […]
About 9 years ago, I decided I wanted to learn to crochet. I had a newborn baby and I was living in a state that had a winter season for the first time in my life. We also didn’t have any money, so I couldn’t afford to buy quality hats. My grandmother had taught me the […]
Pictures! They seem to be the bane of our existence as small business owners, right?! As a hobbyist, I really enjoy photography most days. Still, there is so much to learn, and getting amazing and branded photos for my business can be really stressful! I think it’s pretty stressful for others, too, because it’s something […]