Category: Real Life
Back in the Game
Hi Friends! Yeah, I know…it’s been FOREVER. Life, man… LIFE. Last time you heard from me here on the blog was in the summer of 2018. My husband and I were preparing to open a small music venue called the Listening Room at 443, which […]
Garage Sale Tips & Tricks
Do you hold an annual garage sale at your house? I have a love-hate relationship with garage sales. I like the idea, because who doesn’t love purging old crap and making a little cash in the process? But, I always forget how much work they […]
It’s Not Me, it’s YOU – Breaking up with a Toxic Job
After being self-employed most of my adult life, I got a “real job” when I was in my late 40’s. Though I had developed a pretty steady roster of freelance marketing clients, I was feeling the time was right to go for a regular paycheck, […]
New Business News – The Listening Room at 443
I have some exciting news to share about a new business venture I’ve been working on – The Listening Room at 443. My friend Joanna and I have a little production company we run in addition to our full-time jobs – Red Shoes Black Bag […]
Sweet Chili Orange Chicken & Rice (+ where I’ve been for the last 2 months)
Hey friends! It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but I’ve been really anxious to get back to blogging land, so I’m jumping in quick with a super fast and easy recipe for Sweet Chili Orange Chicken & Rice, plus an update on the craziness […]
Halloween Decor on the Cheap: It’s Party Time!
The last few weeks of my life have been complete craziness…I started a new full-time job after being self-employed for 25+ years, but I have not given up any of my freelance projects yet. And – I decided it would be a good idea to DIY […]
Life Changes and Lunch: Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl
If you don’t care to read this long-ish update on my personal life, you can skip ahead to the easy and delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe. I won’t be offended. 🙂 For those of you who aren’t connected to my personal Facebook page, […]
Define Your Niche and Find Your Tribe (when you’re not following the crowd)
Do you ever feel like you’re struggling to define your niche and find your tribe in the blogging world? I totally did, until one day I came across a comment online that made me realize I’m not the only one who sometimes feels like a […]
30 Signs You are a DIY Blogger
Let’s face it – DIY bloggers are a different breed, and sometimes our friends IRL really don’t get us. I think a lot of us start our blogs in the first place simply to find people who get excited about the same stuff we do….not everyone gets […]
In Appreciation for my Mom
I hope all you moms out there had a great day today! I was lucky enough to spend the day with my mother, my son and his girlfriend, the DRG, my sister and her girls. We ate too much and laughed A LOT….it was a […]