2022 Planner Line-Up: Family, Biz, & Social Media

2022 Planner Line-Up: Family, Biz, & Social Media

I use three layouts in my Happy Planner catch-all planner: Hourly for family (mimics my Google cal)Vertical (for social media & branding) Dashboard (for business) This year, I’m using sticker packs and decorating all three layouts in the same look and feel....
Gilmore Girls Binge-a-Thon Welcome!

Gilmore Girls Binge-a-Thon Welcome!

WELCOME to our virtual binge-a-thon! To get started, join us in our officially unofficial Gilmore Girls Binge-a-Thon Facebook group! I’m finalizing the episode checlist so you can keep track of where you’re at in your personal binge-a-thon, but to get...
Nonfiction Book Proposal Tip: 2-3 Sample Chapters Only

Nonfiction Book Proposal Tip: 2-3 Sample Chapters Only

The beautiful thing about nonfiction book proposals is that you don’t have to have the book completed before submitting and querying. You only need to have 2-3 sample chapters. Unlike novels, which need to be complete, the chapter breakdown section of the...
Why “No Meeting Mondays” can Save your Mental Health

Why “No Meeting Mondays” can Save your Mental Health

When you work from home, you get to set your own schedule, and that’s a beautiful thing, as long as you remember that YOU and you alone are in charge of making sure you don’t let anyone else impose their agenda onto yours. In order to create and maintain...
2020 CAN Crown Awards DOUBLE Finalists

2020 CAN Crown Awards DOUBLE Finalists

I am THRILLED to announce that my co-author Michelle Medlock Adams and I are double finalists in the 2020 CAN Crown awards for marketing. Platinum Faith: Live Brilliant, Be Resilient, & Know Your Worth (Abingdon) is a finalist in the Broadcasting category. They...
How to Keep Great Financial Records (especially for your kids’ school purchases)

How to Keep Great Financial Records (especially for your kids’ school purchases)

If you’ve ever had to purchase spirit shirts, fundraiser items, or pay for a field trip, you know that there is a small risk that your check and permission slips or order forms can get lost along the way. I’ve always been nervous that the wrong size for my...
A Simple Way to Make Tax Time Easier

A Simple Way to Make Tax Time Easier

Tax time is a terrible time for most entrepreneurs. There are so many rules and laws and crazy exceptions that unless one has a head for finance, it can make you want to curl up in the fetal position with your baby’s blankie. Tax time for me means giving my CPA...
It’s okay to spend time on quiet adventures.

It’s okay to spend time on quiet adventures.

I’m so sad. I picked up a book that I was super excited to read and felt like my heart got slammed. Here’s how it went down: “There are only so many hours in the day, and no one can do it all.” — Amen, sister. “No mom’s...

Plan With Me Party Pack Giveaway

I’m hosting a giveaway! I’m finally finding planner peace with the Happy Planner system and I want to share some of the accessories that I absolutely love so you can plan with me!
Simplify Your Social Media with “Content Six”

Simplify Your Social Media with “Content Six”

My sister is a genius. Before Instagram created highlights and stories, users could see a beautiful three-by-three grid on someone’s IG feed. This was typically called the “Top Nine” and the importance of the thread’s content depended on these...