I was talking with someone the other day about how he's trying to say no more. When he mentioned something he's considering not doing anymore, I said he should add that activity to his don't-do list. What? Have you ever heard of a don't-do list? If you're like me, you have a long to-do list when … [Read more...] about Why You Need a Don’t-Do List (And How to Make One!)
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Our Fixer Upper: Part Two
Missed Part One? Devin and I accomplished a whole lot before we moved in this summer but here's a peek at some of our first post-move priorities! We didn't take much of a break after moving in, although we did celebrate my birthday and our second wedding anniversary with a short trip to the … [Read more...] about Our Fixer Upper: Part Two
Our Fixer Upper: Part One
This house has taught me a lot about growth. When we closed on our fixer-upper in late March, I felt two both excited and nervous. Thrilled to be holding the keys to our first house but also anxious about the amount of work we were stepping into--and boy was it a lot of work! We didn't move … [Read more...] about Our Fixer Upper: Part One
The Marrieds and Their Reasons
If you haven't yet heard of my friend Natasha, I'd like to introduce you. Natasha is a favorite author, client, and friend of mine, and this week one of her books is free on Amazon. A prequel, actually. To her soon-to-be-released full-length novel, Emma and the Reasons. You simply must … [Read more...] about The Marrieds and Their Reasons
How to Become a Proofreader and Do Work You Love
Earlier this week I received an email about an aspiring editor who wished to shadow some of my work in hopes of one day becoming a proofreader herself. Easiest email to answer all week! My answer was a resounding yes. I am often asked, How did you start freelancing? While I share some of my editing … [Read more...] about How to Become a Proofreader and Do Work You Love
Want to Be More Productive? 8 Tools for Managing Everyday Life
As I took down yet another printable calendar from the fridge, I joked that the first year of our marriage had been all about systems. My husband and I have tried so many different things to help us merge our lives--and, most of all, our to-do lists. We tried multiple methods: an app to hold … [Read more...] about Want to Be More Productive? 8 Tools for Managing Everyday Life
