Anyone who knows me knows that adult coloring is my jam. Anything that is line-art-inspired, that can be colored with coloring pencils or Sharpies makes my heart sing. And then I came across a fellow Minnesotan that offered up a project that made my heart sing even louder. Terri Birnbaum’s The RealGirls Revolution was created out… Read More A Girl Power Coloring Book for all ages: RealGirls Revolution
Time Sandwich by Matt Brennan with illustrations by Jonathan Reich This young adult graphic novel is quite the hoot! I knew I was going to be in for a treat when I saw the tagline of “A Start in the Middle Book” on the front cover. When Tuckie and Huggs discover a time machine, they have… Read More Sandwiches, Time Travel, Dinos, OH MY #GraphicNovel
The older I get…well, I’d like to think I get wiser. Not like Yoda-wise, but I think all women can attest to the fact that, as they age, their intuition sharpens and their self-confidence rises. Yes, we may be “sagging” in places, but I am pretty sure that the heart of a Tigress still beats… Read More The older I get… (a battle cry for wise women)
Turning 50 was hard on me. Like, hot-mess-daily-ugly-cries-pity-party-for-one, hard. But now, at 53, I can honestly say I LOVE being in my 50’s. I don’t know what or where it came from, but being 53 is rich and fulfilling. “Wisdom” is a word I proudly own and wear like a merit badge. The days go… Read More Roots, Wings and Feeding my Soul
A few weeks ago, I talked about writing an effective About Page. About Pages can be intense, but are also an excellent way to share what makes you tick as a business professional and what you have to offer other entrepreneurs who are in need of a helping hand. Get the scoop on creating an… Read More 5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Author or Freelancer Bio
With a fresh cup of coffee in your hand and your trusty laptop at your side, you prepared to snuggle in and create an About Page for your business that will make your prospective readers and customers giddy with the anticipation at the thought of working with you. Then it happens…your mind goes blank and… Read More 5 Steps to Writing an About Page
Guest post from By Teresa Farrell, Registered and Licensed Dietician at Essentia Health. Tips for a healthy and peace-filled Holiday season By Teresa Farrell, Registered and Licensed Dietician at Essentia Health. We all love the holidays but most of us find it’s also a very hectic time of year, often too hectic leaving us tired and… Read More Tips for a healthy and peace-filled Holiday Season
I caught my breath for a moment when I accidentally stumbled across this graphic. Truth-be-told I was looking for activity ideas for World Kindness Day but instead, I stumbled upon something that summed up everything I want to achieve in 2019. “The popularity of images like this isn’t just the 8 or 10 ideas… Read More My Focus for 2019: Less is More #Minimalism
Welcome to #DiverseKidLit ! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations. What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing meme designed to promote the reading and writing of children’s books that feature diverse characters. This community embraces all kinds of… Read More Diverse Children’s Book Recommends (add yours too!)
This is not a post to say, ” Look at me! I’m awesome!” I’m not looking for pats on the back, kudos, or any sort of affirmations. It’s a post to show how simple it can be to bring light into someone’s day with an Act of Kindness. It was the Saturday after Black Friday… Read More When an Act of Kindness looks like a Large Fry
As my busy life gets busier, I’m continually on the look-out for the things that act as workarounds, short-cuts, and hacks. After all, there’s only so many minutes in a day and I really need to never lose sight of what can make my already packed schedule flow smoother. I also have a “thing” for… Read More Lady Boss Recommends- The Jump Start 2019 Biz Bundle
{shared, with permission, from a Essentia Health press release) By Bonnie Brost, Essentia Health registered dietitian Let’s talk turkey – sodium in your Thanksgiving dinner You don’t even need to pick up the salt shaker to find yourself consuming more than a day’s worth of sodium in your Thanksgiving dinner. Depending on your menu and… Read More Let’s talk turkey | recognizing sodium in your Thanksgiving dinner