Hi! It’s been a while. After 3 years of a hiatus, I started blogging again with my Author Spotlight series, highlighting interviews with published authors. Today I’m here to talk about something different, though. Something personal. Vindeket Foods A year and a half ago I first stepped foot into Vindeket Foods, a food rescue...
Author Spotlight: Alyssa Londoño Author of Love…Is Everywhere
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! Today’s Author Spotlight showcases Alyssa Londoño, the author of Love…is Everywhere. We connected through the 12×12 Picture Book Challenge and shared a memorable conversation about inspiration and representation in picture books. Check out her website to learn more about her. I found you through 12×12 and I saw...
Author Spotlight: Kira Bigwood Author of Secret, Secret Agent Guy
Welcome to my new weekly series, Author Spotlight! Today I’m sharing part of a recent interview with Kira Bigwood, author of Secret, Secret Agent Guy. I connected with her through the 12×12 Picture Book Challenge and had a wonderful conversation about writing and publishing. Check out her website to read more about her story....
5 Grounding Techniques to Stop Anxiety in Its Tracks
by: Kimberly Charleson Picture it: You’re walking into a packed room about to present your school project to your peers or present a sales pitch to your boss. Your heart is pumping, hands are sweating and you’re thinking back to your past public speaking mishaps…. Yikes. It feels like there’s no way to control...
Writing It down to Heal Your Emotional Scars
by: Eric Carasella Writing as catharsis is not a new idea. Most important art studies some kind of pain. But the idea that we can heal ourselves, and possibly others, through our craft is something I believe in. How I’ve Healed Through Writing I’m a child of divorce, so I was exposed to the...
What You Need to Know about Minimalism
What does minimalism mean? And choose that lifestyle? Doesn’t it mean a sacrifice of comfort? Being a minimalist can mean a lot of different things. It’s something you can apply to your home, life, and mental wellbeing. It has infinite manifestations throughout the world. Minimalism is a way of approaching life that can bring...
How to Conquer Your Negative Mindset with 5 Minute Meditation
Do you feel like your thoughts are out of control? Wish you could stop the swirling chaos going on inside your head? Meditation is so much more than a passing trend. It really does work. The best part is there’s no minimum requirement. So, let’s start with 5 minutes. The Origin of Meditation Meditation...
How to Kickstart a Yoga Practice with Your Toddler
Do you wish you had more time for yoga? Need a break from your busy routine? In the rush of morning routines, yoga is probably last on your mind. You are packing lunches, making breakfast and getting everyone dressed and ready to go. But what if you took a break? How long could you...