If there's any big city I know, it's Boston. I grew up in a suburb of Portland, Maine, which is just 2 hours north of the city, so we came down at least once a year. That ... Read the Post...
My Favorite Writing Tools (Plus a Giveaway)
Writing is a huge part of who I am, and it has been for the majority of my life. So of course I have lots of opinions when it comes to writing tools! Today I'm sharing what I ... Read the Post...
I Failed, And That’s Okay
At the end of December, I started talking about meeting my next writing goal. The plan was to write around 30,000 words between January 1, 2016 and January 21, 2016, which was ... Read the Post...
Must-Have Products for Spoonies
I've ben doing this chronic illness thing for a while now. Like, I'm in my fifteenth year of pain. So this means that I know about some great products that will make your life ... Read the Post...
How To Use Evernote for Blogging
There are a lot of tools out there for bloggers, and everyone is telling you how great they all are. But one of my favorites is Evernote. I've been using it since 2014 and I'm ... Read the Post...
People Prescribed Opioids Are Not Automatically “Junkies”
To say that I am upset about the response to one of the 2016 Superbowl ads is an understatement. You probably saw it and side eyed it because we can all agree that no one ... Read the Post...
10 Homemade Valentine’s Day Gifts
Low on cash? Still want a memorable and meaningful Valentine's Day? Try one of these homemade Valentine's Day gifts! For most of these, you can spend less than $25, if nothing ... Read the Post...
On Fear of The Known
I think pretty much everyone is afraid of their future on some level. Maybe they're afraid that they may not achieve their goals. Maybe they're afraid that they will. I'm ... Read the Post...
Recent Sephora Buys and Reviews
While I'm nowhere near a professional or even a highly skilled amateur, I really love makeup. When I don't feel well, I either watch Netflix or makeup tutorials. I love ... Read the Post...
How To Find Time for Yourself
In this fast paced world where everything seems to be moving at a mile a minute, it can be challenging to find time for yourself, so that you can recharge your batteries. To ... Read the Post...
January Blog Traffic Report
I've talked a lot in my traffic reports about different ways to increase blog traffic. Some have been successful, but some have not. All Traffic Reports Original ... Read the Post...
January Favorites
Another month has come and gone and it's time to talk about the things I loved in January! Don't forget to enter to win a Starbucks gift card! All Monthly ... Read the Post...
What’s Up with My Current Health?
I've talked a little about this in previous posts and on social media, but enough things have changed in my health situation that I think it warrants an entire blog post about ... Read the Post...
How I Promote My Blog Posts
No matter how great your blog post is, it doesn't matter if no one reads it. If you don't know how to promote your blog posts, who cares if your post is amazing? About a year ... Read the Post...
Relationships And Chronic Pain
Relationships are tricky for anyone of any age. There's a lot of give and take and everyone has some sort of baggage. But what about when your baggage is up front and center? ... Read the Post...