Getting diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in my 30s was never part of my plan. In a season of life where I was supposed to be building, growing, creating, and dreaming — everything suddenly shifted. But along this hard, unpredictable road, I’ve learned some things I never would have understood otherwise. Today I want to...
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Cancer Journey
When you’re going through something as physically and emotionally intense as cancer treatment, the smallest gestures can feel like lifelines. A warm smile, a thoughtful message, or in my case—seeds. Zinnias. Dahlias. Snapdragons, etc. More than I could count, all gifted by someone who barely knew me, but somehow knew exactly what I needed. That...
When I was first diagnosed, I was overwhelmed. The tests, the appointments, the uncertainty—it all came at me like a tidal wave. But in the middle of all that fear, a small package arrived in the mail. Inside was a beautiful scarf and a handwritten note from a woman I had never met, yet somehow,...
What It’s Like Living with Lymphoma — and Why Medical Research Gives Me Hope I never thought I’d be writing this. Like most people, I went about my life assuming that things like cancer happened to other people. Not me. Not now. But life has a way of shifting in the most unexpected ways. A...
Influencer Resources
Back in the peak blogging years between 2010-2014, I worked with countless PR firms and marketing teams, receiving over $20,000 worth of product annually. Companies like Dyson, Graco, Britax, KitchenAid, Ninja, Fisher-Price, and countless others regularly sent me products to review and promote to my audience. I was part of an era where mom bloggers...
Micro influencers are changing the way brands do PR. While big influencers have huge followings, small influencers (1,000–50,000 followers) often deliver better results because their audiences are highly engaged and trust them. For brands, working with small influencers can feel more like word-of-mouth marketing. Their followers view them as real people, not just ad platforms....
I’ve organized my PR contact lists into separate categories for different creator niches. Each list is hosted privately on Google Sheets and is password-protected to prevent scraping, protect brand privacy, and ensure that only genuine creators can access the contacts. The password is shared on my TikTok to help real creators gain access safely Beauty...
Gardening Resources
Back in March and April, I started seeds indoors with excitement and a plan. I was dreaming big this year—more rows, more blooms, a bigger cut flower garden than ever before. I pictured myself out in the sun, barefoot in the soil, planting beauty with my own two hands. What I didn’t plan for was...
🌸 How to Grow Dahlias from Seed (Not Tubers!) A Budget-Friendly Guide for Beginner & Cut Flower Gardeners Thinking about starting a dahlia garden without breaking the bank? You’re in the right place. While most gardeners buy dahlia tubers each year, there’s a lesser-known, budget-friendly method that I personally used in 2025: growing dahlias from...
🌻 1. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2025 A timeless classic — this is your year-at-a-glance go-to for not just weather forecasts, but also moon phases, planting dates, folklore, and a sprinkle of charming old-school wisdom.It’s surprisingly thorough for such a compact book. I especially love how it blends scientific forecasts with that traditional Almanac charm....
There’s something truly special about that first planting of the season, especially when it’s something as magical as dahlias. This week, I tucked my very first dahlia seedlings into the soil, and I couldn’t be more excited to see what unfolds in the months ahead. I picked up these little green beauties from a local...