Learning to Leave Room in Relationships. Every morning, Anais jumps onto the bathroom counter and settles in like she has a job to do. She focuses calmly on my daughter as she gets ready for school, ignoring the mirror lights and the morning rush. They talk to each other. My daughter narrates her routine, and READ MORE
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Lessons Learned on My Creator Journey
This creator journey has been more emotionally layered than I expected. The matrix of it all—algorithms, metrics, strategies—can be discouraging. Especially when you see people subscribe one day and unsubscribe the next. Even though this is an educational journey, every creator I watch seems to pull me in a different direction. It’s easy to question READ MORE
4 Best Receipt Apps to Save Money and Earn Cash Back
Finding Gold Most people throw their receipts away without a second thought. That’s a mistake. Every receipt you toss is a missed opportunity to get money back on purchases you were already going to make. Gas, groceries, and restaurants—these are fixed expenses in most households. You’re spending the money anyway. The question is whether you’re READ MORE
New Year, Same Chaos: My Resolutions, Reality & the Road Ahead
“Map out your future — but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. Make it worth the trip.” –Jon Bon Jovi Understanding my resolutions, reality, and the road ahead. Every January I’m tempted to write something polished and perfectly optimistic about the New Year. And every January, life READ MORE
From Healing Words to Murder Mysteries
From Healing Words to Murder Mysteries. If you are wondering how I made that jump, you are not alone. I bet you’ve been wondering what I’ve been up to lately—besides juggling life, grief, creativity, and approximately 47 browser tabs—this post is your official update. A New Chapter (Literally) I’ve officially begun the process of writing READ MORE