I've been noticing lately, that most of my greatest successes have happened naturally, rather than the times I have tried really hard for something. In fact, things that I have struggled to achieve, seem to continually be a struggle. And frankly, I'm not trying to...
Entrepreneur Tip: Lean into You
Entrepreneur Tip of the Day When pursuing a new business venture, it’s tempting to model yourself after other successful businesses. After all you want to have evidence, and confirmation that your business plan is a good one. However, in order to truly succeed as a...
Entrepreneur Tip of the Day: Passion
Lets talk about passion! It is essential for success as an entrepreneur. When you pursue a project, like starting a clothing line, it’s really pursuing a dream that you could survive and thrive while doing the thing you most love to do, your passion. This is no easy...
My Space
I'm so grateful for this space. Few know it, but more than once, I have had to choose between a home and this warehouse. Since my business is my livelihood, and the means to which I have raised 4 kids, I chose a warehouse. And Faith in my ability to be successful. Now...
my social free weekends
Ever since I took Instagram (and Facebook previously) off my phone, I seem to have a lot more lag time. I'll be honest, it can feel a bit boring at times. It's weird to not have that social expression and feedback. But it's nice that time moves a little more slowly....
Addy’s cookin’
I usually skip lunch, because it takes up too much of my work day. But sometimes Adelaida brings us her home cookin' and it is sublime. 😍 It's been a lovely, peaceful week of makin-it-work, at the Sweet Skins shop..
2021 Planning
I find myself a bit reluctant to create goals, in such strange times.. But this simple chart that a friend posted on Instagram, is really helping me. Feel free to print one out for yourself..
My issues with “The Big Leap” ~a book review
"The Big Leap" is a self-help book by a man named Gay Hendricks. I'm going to tell you right off the bat that I loved the book and it truly changed my life. However, I can't completely recommend you read it, without giving you fair warning: shit could get weird!...
July’s Hot Warehouse News
Little by little, our Eugene organic clothing making shop and warehouse is coming together. This past Spring brought the biggest improvements yet with the installation of our new cutting table, shelving, laundry equipment and the beginnings of a cozy corner retail...
Baby Blessings in Egypt
My honey and I have both always dreamed of going to Egypt. He spent his childhood secretly studying ancient Egyptian religion and building pyramids in the backyard. I simply fancied myself an Egyptian goddess without much of a clue as to what modern day Egypt might...