Crafting Is Good Preparation for Life

A friend of mine can tell you how many times I’ve gone rogue on a crafting project. I'll try to do it by myself only to make serious mistakes I tell her about later. It is funny because my crafting mistakes usually only cause amusement. I can live with mistakes in my own projects, butContinue reading "Crafting Is Good Preparation for Life"

Friday Faith Moment: Filter On, Filter Off

Going back through my writing, I came across an old post set to “Private” that made me think about my words and my faith. Over seven years ago, I wrote the following: I have learned as I get older that my built-in filter is not as strong as it used to be. Previously, I measuredContinue reading "Friday Faith Moment: Filter On, Filter Off"

Brainstorming a Business Plan – Step #2

One of my weaknesses is getting my plans and ideas from my brain to the paper or screen. I can’t organize what is floating around in my head, but once I have it on paper, I can move bits and pieces around. I can make it make sense. Today, I sat down and started organizingContinue reading "Brainstorming a Business Plan – Step #2"

Brainstorming a Business Plan – Step #1

Many small business owners create a business plan because it is needed to obtain various forms of funding including loans and grants. However, you can create a business plan for your own purposes as well. That’s one of the things I’ve been doing behind the scenes this year. I carry my notebooks around with me,Continue reading "Brainstorming a Business Plan – Step #1"