This post is for anyone who has been considering adding a side hustle to their life–– Having a little side job can be so rewarding! Whether you want to expand your creative hobby or bring in a little extra income, I’m going to lay out my best tips for anyone who is wanting to start a side hustle. The best way to start out a side hustle is as a hobby. Maybe you’ve had a hobby before and thought to yourself, what if I could actually make money from this? The truth is, you probably ... View the Post
DIY Homemade Soap Bars (that you can make in less than 24 hours)
Have you ever gone to a craft show before and seen a booth with like, a billion types of soap? Lemon vanilla with little sparkles on the top... Raspberry almond with dried roses... Jasmine lilac with charcoal. The endless options! Well, we’re 100% those people that go into that booth and sniff every single one of those bars and buy at least four of them. #guilty There’s something about a fresh bar of homemade soap that just feels better than the normal, store-bought stuff! Plus, ... View the Post
Christmas Inspired Charcuterie Board
I love charcuterie boards because they are quick and easy to pull together, but make a good impression when you need to bring something to a gathering. I thought I would quickly share how I put together this Christmas inspired charcuterie board I made a few weeks ago. Step one: Start with cheese I like to use a blue cheese as well as a "white" cheese so that there are two types of flavors to choose from and bring variety. Placing these adjacent from each other creates a nice "frame" for ... View the Post
How Being Creative Affects Your Mental Health
You've probably heard people say that they're "right brained" or "left brained." Basically, that's how we either say "I am creative" or "I'm not creative." While yes, some of us are more creatively inclined than others, creativity affects everyone– even those who aren't all that creative! Creativity plays a positive role in the state of our mental health, even if we're not great at painting or drawing, or whatever. Taking just a few moments out of your week to do something artistic can not only ... View the Post
Our Raised Vegetable Garden
I grew up in a garden. Planting carrots with my mom and picking black raspberries every morning in the summer are memories dear to my childhood. And now, it's my turn to begin my gardening journey! We decided to start a little vegetable patch in our backyard in a raised bed. Honestly, I am surprised and happily amazed at how well these little plants are growing! Since I took the photos above, these plants have probably tripled in size. We have an assortment varying from tomatoes to garlic to ... View the Post
Taking Care of Yourself as a Creative: Creative Outlets
“Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love.” – Jalaluddin Rumi Last month, I woke up in Waco, TX. I was at a business retreat with nine other female business owners, who like me, just needed a little rejuvenation before a crazy wedding season. As I sat on the porch of our Airbnb house watching the sun come up with my cup of coffee in hand, I asked myself a scary question: What if I lost it all? What if I didn't have my business? I didn't like the question, ... View the Post