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Making time for self-care (and sewing!)
Why is it so hard for us women (especially moms) to make time for ourselves?  I’ve learned how important making time for self-care is. Sometimes it looks like sewing, running a business, taking a walk, or painting… but lately it...
5 sewing hacks to help you make that first cut
So, you’re fairly new to sewing, you have a few yards of beautiful fabric - and now it’s time to make that first cut.  What are you waiting for? Are you worried you’ll mess up and waste your fabric?  Well,...
Meal Prepping Mama
Let's set up your journal so shopping is a breeze! This is honestly something I have been dying to try, but haven't yet! I'm hoping meal planning and prep with save me time and money. Here are the steps: Start on...
Weekly Plans, Please Meet My Journal
This is for your weekly spread! Here are the steps: Start on the top left dot Skip down 7 Count 1 down/8 across and box Count 3 down/8 across and box Count 21 down/8 across and box Back to the...
The perfect Monthly Journal Spread
This is the perfect Monthly journal spread! (Well in my opinion) I made a basic grid for the days of the month and also added in spaces for main goals, an inspirational quote, and habit tracking. Here are the Steps:...
Cinnamon Rolls and Reminiscing on Past Loves
Today’s Journal Prompt is from an experience I had over the weekend. I showed pictures of making cinnamon rolls on my stories with the last caption being, “I used to love baking. Motherhood and business kinda took it away from...
How to Balance Life and Business as a Mother
As a small business owner, I get asked all sorts of questions. Most of the questions are in regards to my work and products, but second to those types of questions, I get a surprising amount of questions about the...
"Have Patience Woman!"
As a small business owner, I get asked all sorts of questions. Most of the questions are in regards to my work and products, but second to those types of questions, I get a surprising amount of questions about the...
No More Limiting Beliefs!
I’ve tried something new for the past 3 weeks with my journaling and I am happy to report - I find it really effective! You see, I have always been a task and goal person, writing down long lists and...
What is better for your business? This or that?
As a small business owner, I get asked all sorts of questions. Most of the questions are in regards to my work and products, but second to those types of questions, I get a surprising amount of questions about the...
How do I do THAT in business?
As a small business owner, I get asked all sorts of questions. Most of the questions are in regards to my work and products, but second to those types of questions, I get a surprising amount of questions about the...
Starting a Business in Hawaii
Aloha!  So you've started a business (or you're thinking about doing so) - congratulations! I'm excited that you've found something you're interested in or passionate about to build a company around! Being in business is no easy career path nor...
SKUs and what they do
SKUs as written by our community: Here’s a compilation of how people responded to my question about SKU’s. If I had to summarize what everyone wrote I would say that SKUs organize your inventory so you can have faster, cleaner...
What I Learned a Week OFF the Gram
We’re living on borrowed time. Ever heard of that phrase before? Well the phrase came true for me two weeks ago! To be honest, I have surprised myself with how many things I’ve gotten done since I started motherhood and...