Hello! I hope this holiday season finds you well! I recently entered a seasonal flash fiction (under 1,000 words) writing contest. It would mean so much if you could check it out and give it a "like!" My story is called, "The Christmas Legend." Stories with the most "likes" between now and Dec. 29 will... Continue Reading →
Free Productivity Apps You Should Be Using for Your Business
Ever wonder which productivity apps live up to the hype? Check out this list! Free Productivity Apps You Should Be Using for Your Business
Guide To Crowdfunding: 5 Amazing Platforms You’ve Never Heard Of
If you're thinking about crowdfunding your small business, check my recent article at The Sow Collective on crowdfunding platforms specially designed to meet your needs. Guide To Crowdfunding: 5 Amazing Platforms You've Never Heard Of
5 Ways to Position Yourself as a Thought Leader
Below is a link to an article I wrote that was recently published in The Sow Collective: 5 Ways to Position Yourself as a Thought Leader "One of the most effective ways to build both your brand and your business is to position yourself as a thought leader in your field. While that might seem like a... Continue Reading →
The Great Pumpkin Spice Latte Smackdown
It's that time of year again, when pumpkin spice madness sets in and everything under the sun becomes infused with that unmistakable autumnal flavor. As a lover of coffee and of all things pumpkin spiced, I thought it would be fun to do a side-by-side comparison of pumpkin spice lattes from three popular purveyors. For... Continue Reading →
We Were in the Audience of American Ninja Warrior
A couple of years ago, my family and I discovered American Ninja Warrior. We started watching just in time to see Geoff Britten become the first to scale Mt. Midoriyama and Isaac Caldiero to become the first - and so far only - person to win American Ninja Warrior. There's something unique and truly special... Continue Reading →
The Great Pumpkin Cereal Smackdown
Trader Joe's Pumpkin O's vs. Pumpkin Spice Cheerios As promised at the end of my Great Pumpkin Yogurt Smackdown, today I am comparing Trader Joe's Pumpkin O's to Pumpkin Spice Cheerios. It took me a while to be able to make the comparison as Cheerios released its Pumpkin Spice Limited Edition last month but Trader... Continue Reading →
Rain
It doesn't rain much here, in the desert, so when it does, it's a special occasion. This morning I woke up thinking it must still be early because it was so dark but I was extremely happy to discover the darkness was due to clouds and a light rain. I like rain, but Ryan likes... Continue Reading →
Beginnings
I love beginnings. Beginnings are full of promise and possibility and wonder. Beginnings are new and fresh. Beginnings are exciting. Sunrises, weddings, births, the beginning of a story, a dance, a race, an endeavor - all are beginnings of the best kind, each inspiring anticipation to shimmer and sparkle through our veins and our souls.... Continue Reading →