Forging a freelancing and blogging journey while caregiving is tough. Find out which tasks I prioritize and how social support inspires me.
Autumn Reflection on the Freelancing and Blogging Journey
How the WordPress Gutenberg Update Affects Bloggers
WordPress is a power house and the platform behind major sites like BBC, Sony, and The New Yorker. And it’s on the brink of a significant update, Gutenberg, WordPress 5.0, that will dramatically change the way that bloggers, writers, and business owners
How to Handle Emergencies While Working from Home
One of the most significant obstacles parents face is dealing with unexpected issues that put them behind schedule. These problems run the gamut from broken equipment (like when the toddler jumps onto your laptop and breaks the screen) to a
My Low Tech Method for Organizing While Writing
The life of a solo entrepreneur is hectic. Add in working from home, and it’s often messy. You’re the head of marketing, content writing, editing, graphics, and accounting. You oversee your website, respond to clients, and manage multiple social media platforms.
Choosing a Niche and Sticking With It
From the very beginning, against all the advice available online, I couldn’t choose a niche for my blog. The idea of confining myself to one area of writing paralyzed me. I procrastinated, doodled in my notebooks, and tore out page
Improve Your Writing With Grammarly
This is the second article in my series, Resources for Writers. Affiliate links are included. Please read my disclaimer to learn more. Grammarly for Writers Commas have never been my friend. Or maybe I’m a little too friendly with them. When
New on Grown & Flown
Parenting teenagers isn’t all doom and gloom. Head over to Grown & Flown and read my latest article, 5 Things That Can Help You Stay Calm About Parenting a Teen. Grown & Flown is a great place to commiserate with other
Airtable for Writers
This is the first article in my series, Resources for Writers. Affiliate links are included. Please read my disclaimer to learn more. Airtable for Writers I thought to myself, “I’m a writer. I’m writing. Yay me!” And I wrote and
New Article on Sammiches and Psych Meds
I’m excited to share my latest article, “I Improved my Life by Lowering my Expectations” published on Sammiches and Psych Meds. Sammiches and Psych Meds is a fantastic, supportive community of moms “surviving the trials of parenthood, politics, teaching, marriage
Easy Ways to Multitask Without Losing Your Mind
If you scan headlines, then you might have heard about the death of multitasking. Once something to be proud of, now it’s a sign that we’re damaging our brains and making more mistakes. Expert Susan Weinschenk, Ph.D., CEO and Chief