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sometimes the easiest way to follow through with a new idea is to simply follow through! just the act of starting it can make nearly everything else fall into place. there are some tasks that i know would be super great for my business if i could just follow through with them, but there are [...]
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sarah jane studios Yesterday I talked about how putting your best self forward means presenting your mind + spirit to the world in the healthiest form possible. I also talked about being on the BEST path {for yourself}, and how it’s easy to get on the wrong path, because it seems right, because that’s what [...]
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sf girl by bay Goodness. I’m excited for this post :] I’m excited for this YEAR! Just a few minutes ago I was working on a few things on my computer when I realized there’s something I really need to, want to, share with you. And what I want to share is on straying from [...]
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Sharon of Shaggy Baggy is guest posting here today with her experience selling wares at various craft shows. Sharon and I first met through a meet-up or blog event or craft show, it’s hard to remember since we see each other around Minneapolis every few months ;] Naturally I thought she would be a great [...]
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Three years ago I was determined to start my own business. In all honesty, I had no clue back then what I was doing when I started sewing, but the thought of feeling challenged and LOVING my job was so exciting to me — so important, that I pushed hard to make it happen. I [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. …I would guess that you do! ;] Today’s fabulous giveaway is from Emily of Indie Shopography, a 4-week ecourse that’s focused on small biz owners who want to develop and/or grow their online presence. Emily has 7 years of experience as a small business owner {amazing!} and has put together [...]
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mini-notebook via etsy As the end of the year nears it’s easy to think about the new goals I want to accomplish for 2012, and the old goals I wish I accomplished in 2011. But, I stop myself before I have both feet on that “What If” road. Really, it doesn’t matter what I didn’t [...]
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do you ever find yourself sneaking out of your office and making a cozy spot elsewhere in your home to work? i know i do — and lately that “elsewhere” has been our living room. this may sound silly, but when i sit in my office and leave bauer alone in the rest of the [...]
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psssst! Read below for my tips on how to encourage receiving Press… * * * Yay — I’m excited to share with you two new Press features! These last few months have been so fun as Handmade Sewing and Pregnancy & Newborn magazines have featured me. Both were total surprises, and honestly I feel like [...]
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There have been times in the past when I really struggled with consistently creating interesting blog post content, and it was so frustrating! I absolutely love this online community and all the ways it’s encouraged me and others to grow. And I’ve never had trouble coming up with post ideas, but developing them into something [...]
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Just a little bit ago I had this idea ~ which I think is pretty spiffy –wink!, to create an Advice Column page which would allow me to answer YOUR questions that you send my way via email. If you know me in-person, you know I loooove a good chat! And I think many of [...]
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Today is a special day for me — today I’m guest blogging over at Casey’s AND Ashley’s and I reallllly hope you’ll pop over and see what’s going on :) Both girls are so sweet and I just adore them. Plus, I’m touching on something that I don’t think I’ve shared before, so click over [...]
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Whew! What a week last week was. So so so so so so busy + productive. I really do love busy weeks though, because they help me to stay focused on what’s important instead of spending my time fiddle farting around on a bushel of other things ;] And sadly, it seems that right now [...]
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About a week ago I shared with you how I met up with my friend for coffee and our little afternoon adventure inspired me on so many different levels. One of the things meeting with Jennifer encouraged me to do is make an Inspiration Board. Do you want to know the truth? Until just a [...]
Read the full article →…Better late than never, right? {Don’t hate me for not recording these until yesterday!!!} I’m here with parts 2, 3 + 4 to answering YOUR questions on anything relating to my business or blog. Here’s my post on part 1 in case you missed it –wink! And can I share something with you? I tried [...]
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This is so exciting — I’m here to share with you a new eBook that’s aimed at hiring a Virtual Assistant called Hire Blog Help. Many business owners have someone behind-the-scenes helping them out, and guess what? I do, too. Her name is Cambria and she helps me with email {multiple accounts}, blog projects, sponsorship [...]
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