Disney really is one of the happiest places on earth! I just got back from visiting my college best friend who works and lives thirty minutes from Orlando and the parks. We enjoyed a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Saturday…

Conscious and Creative Notions
It feels like my feed was filled with two options this holiday season—a Ralph Lauren Christmas or a Little Women Christmas. It’s not a surprise that I’d fall into the later category. These trends ...
My mother and grandmothers are master gardeners, having a presence with plants that is humble while having a deep unassuming knowledge. I've been loving having my own garden the last two years and am ...
This DIY craft is perfect for beginners and a great scrap buster project. It’s quick and easy to sew and makes a great gift! Especially for upcoming Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! Anyone with glasses, ...
Ambling out to the kitchen in the summer mornings, I grab my cup of coffee and gaze out the back door’s window to our garden. As the aroma from my drink drifts up and I suppress a yawn, the birds are ...
Today marks a year that I moved out of the Pink Apartment, lovingly named for the pink carpets, pink counters, and, what used to be, pink walls. In August 2021 I got the keys and gave the whole ...
Disney really is one of the happiest places on earth! I just got back from visiting my college best friend who works and lives thirty minutes from Orlando and the parks. We enjoyed a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Saturday…
This is part of a series of (very) short stories that I publish here on the blog. This one I wrote is a historical fiction scene! Flash fiction is a story under 1,500 words. It’s very short and gives a…
So, I’m going to run out of pages. Yup, there is no getting around the fact that I will not be able to fit all of 2019 in my bullet journal like I wanted. With this realization, I’m now expanding…
Marketing is a lot of work. Maybe it’s because it doesn’t always come easily to me. But I’m trying my best to build my audience and show potential publishers that I’m willing to do the work to market myself. And…
Happy Earth Day! Especially today when we reflect on the state of our planet, it can be disheartening. But small changes really can make a big impact. Something as simple realizing what’s in your bathroom can help send less to…
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