The Book Cover is Ready
It's so exciting to see things coming together to move closer to the finish line. While I'm disappointed that we aren't there yet, I am glad to see it progressing. This has been a true test of my patience - something I am not very good at. I like to be in control, and...
Get Featured…Small Business Spotlight
In 2013 I set out to do a regular feature on my blog called the Sunday Spotlight. At that time I had sincerely hoped to have enough interest in the series to share a small business with all my readers every Sunday. It's much harder to get the information out there...
Burlap Flower Wreaths {DIY project}
Happy first day of Autumn! I'm so happy to have Deanne here from 2RusticPlace with another wreath tutorial! In case you missed it, Deanne shared a great Halloween wreath tutorial previously. Who doesn’t love flowers!?! I mean they can brighten up any day, smell...
Publishing a book is hard work
In all the years I have talked about wanting to publish a book, this book, no one ever once told me that publishing a book is hard work. Listen, I didn't think it would be all easy peasy lemon squeezy, but I thought I would just write my stuff and get it illustrated...
25 Amazing Apple Desserts
One of the great things about fall is the apples. There is so much you can do with apples. Apple butter, apple cake, apple pie, applesauce...there are so many different ways to prepare apples that it reminds me of that scene in Forrest Gump when Bubba goes on for days...
Happy National Dog Day 2016
Happy National Dog Day 2016! If you have a puppy and want to share the love on social media, be sure to use hashtag #NationalDogDay I have loved and supported Best Friends Animal Society for...
All or Nothing Day…Carpe Diem
Did you know that July 26th is All of Nothing Day? Carpe Diem! Seize the Day! According to Cute Calendar this is what they have to say about All or Nothing Day... All or Nothing Day takes place on July 26, 2016. All or Nothing Day is the one perfect day in the...
What’s Pampered Chef Kitchen {Small Business Spotlight}
I have no doubt you looked at the title of this post and thought "Small business? How in the world is Pampered Chef a small business?" In the big scheme of things it is not a small business, but for all the consultants around the country it is their small business!...
Buying direct from the author versus Amazon
There is no question that I am a huge Amazon fan. I purchase everything from sewing and embroidery supplies, to books, to toilet paper and more on Amazon. But until I was ready to move forward with publishing this book I never really thought about what it means to an...