Remember MOM!

This American Girl's Dream hasn't been for the Faint of Heart: The Unfiltered Reality of Small Business. The flower girl. The reality of the "American Dream" is something I think about often, especially lately while helping a friend launch her own business. Seeing her at the starting line takes me back to where my own journey began. My "American Girl Dream" began not in a boardroom but on a corner at the top of the street where my childhood home was located when I was five ye

Ah, purging. The noble art of getting rid of things you never knew you had, or had completely forgotten about, like that limited-edition “I Love the Monkees” coffee mug from 1968. It’s time to roll up your sleeves, channel your inner Marie Kondo, and prepare for a journey that might just end in tears—of laughter, of course. Last week, while I was back home in Pennsylvania for the holiday, my brand-new phone decided to throw a tantrum. Apparently, the 40,889 photos I had hoard

Last night, I was awakened by a fierce thunderstorm. Oliver was trembling, and honestly, it was so loud that it made me a little uneasy. However, there was also something calming about the sound of rain pouring and hitting the roof. I found it strange to have a thunderstorm in November, but then again, it was sunny and in the 70s over the weekend. Naturally, as a problematic sleeper, my mind began racing with thoughts of everything I need to accomplish: orders, bills, payroll

As the holiday season approaches, the hustle and bustle can often feel overwhelming. Between shopping for gifts, planning gatherings, and ma