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#MotivationMonday: Enlist Others on Your Journey
You can’t do it all alone. You might try, but it’s rough. Even if you’re a practicing solopreneur, you’ll need people in your corner cheering you on when things get rough – and they will get rough. When you’re trying to be productive, knowing that someone is waiting to hear whether you met your goals …
#MotivationMonday Beating the Blues
When you’re feeling down, it can be hard to get things done. That’s why it’s so important to beat the blues and combat depression when you’re a person who wants to accomplish big things. But getting through the muck that is depression can be rough-going. Here are some ideas that can help you get back …
Love Notions Origami Tunic and Cardigan Mommy and Me Edition
*This post contains affiliate links. If you should choose to click on a link and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to yourself.*Today, I’m one of the last stops on the Love Notions Origami Tunic and Cardigan Tour. Don’t forget to take advantage of the sale – the women’s Origami …
Sew Long Summer Blog Tour: Cozy Lounging Outfit
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m slightly obsessed with squirrels and owls. That’s why when I saw this great squirrel-rabbit thing owl fabric available from Mabel Madison, I knew I had to make something with it. For the longest time, I wasn’t sure what I was going to make. Then, I saw the Dublin Dolman designed by New Horizons, …
Book Review: Dryland by Nancy Stearns Bercaw
Alcoholism is a killer. I know it’s ironic to write that statement on a blog I started to talk about wine tasting and wine pairing recipes. (And I do want to get back to the original purpose of this blog – and I will.) But I’ve watched too many people throw away lives on alcohol, and …
Book Review: It’s Messy by Amanda de Cadenet
Life is rough sometimes. It’s messy. It’s hard. People fail. People struggle along until they succeed. Right now, my life is colored by the navy blue glasses of postpartum depression where everything seems so tough and one action can send me into a spiral of anxiety. It’s one of the weirdest things, PPD. Here you are …
Book Blitz: Diomere’s Exile
We are delighted to announce the PRE-ORDER AVAILABILITY of Diomere’s Exile by Sabrina A. Fish. Check it out and reserve your copy today. Official release date: September 29, 2017. Series: The Gate Keeper Chronicles Book 1 Genre: Fantasy Romance Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Add to Goodreads An exiled woman seeking redemption, and the man who …
Sew Like My Mom Patterns Tulipa Dolman
I’m getting back into the swing of things, and I recently tested this super-cute Tulipa Dolman designed by Sew Like My Mom Patterns. If you’re a beginner sewer, I would recommend this pattern to you. It is really cute, and the directions are simple to follow. The Pattern The Tulipa Dolman has two main options: …
Hurricane Harvey: How You Can Help
On social media, there are a lot of thoughts and prayers going out for those in Texas who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. It’s important to start organizing recovery efforts now. There are many rescue efforts going on still as well. I figured that a post listing all the ways you can get involved …