I am not a huge TV-watcher, but I do enjoy a handful of programs that are kind of like my relaxation and decompress after a long day of having to think and “do” for multiple people. American Pickers is a family favorite. I even had a chance to visit their…
Wisdom for when Nifflers, Facebook, and Shiny Objects come Calling
The day started well enough with big intentions and grandiose plans of conquering my ever-growing To Do List. I woke feeling rested, ready to take on the world and even do crazy things like pay bills and change the TP roll. My business was also sorely in need of some…
Goddess Month 2019
February is Goddess Month. What’s that? It’s a chance for women to celebrate, honor, and pamper themselves for a whole 28 days (even though we deserve more) without guilt. Goddess Month is aalllll about self-care. Before you start Googling like mad (because you’ve never heard of such a thing) just…
A Girl Power Coloring Book for all ages: RealGirls Revolution
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…
Sandwiches, Time Travel, Dinos, OH MY #GraphicNovel
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…
The older I get… (a battle cry for wise women)
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…
Roots, Wings and Feeding my Soul
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…
5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Author or Freelancer Bio
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…
5 Steps to Writing an About Page
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…
Tips for a healthy and peace-filled Holiday Season
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…
My Focus for 2019: Less is More #Minimalism
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…
Diverse Children’s Book Recommends (add yours too!)
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…
