Hey Reader, I have spent the last week reading through your replies, and I just want to say thank you. The responses were thoughtful, honest, and incredibly encouraging. So many of you shared that you are still looking for ways to earn more, manage what you have better, and build something steadier for your families. It helped me see clearly that the mission I started years ago still matters. Instead of just chasing bigger numbers, you want stability, margin, options, and ultimately a plan...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I wanted to follow up after my last email and share something more personal. In January, my husband’s mom went to heaven. Losing her shook our lives in ways we never could have prepared for. At the same time, we are so confident that she is with Jesus and no longer in pain that gratitude continues to rise up even in the middle of grief. This season stretched longer than I expected. When I stepped away from a big portion of my business in September, I had no idea how much time we...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, I’ve been thinking about you and wanted to reach out. My last non-automatic email went out on September 16, and life changed immediately after. The very next day, on my husband’s birthday, we learned that his mom had an aggressive brain tumor and needed surgery within days. We weren’t prepared for any of it, and the past two months have been filled with long days, hard conversations, and a lot of leaning on the Lord. I’m grateful for the comfort of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I can’t believe September is already halfway over. I haven’t even listened to my favorite song of the season yet. Hold on… going to do that now. Cue “Wake Me Up When September Ends.” Okay, I’m back. I actually love this time of year. The crisp air, slower pace, and the feeling that you’re allowed to pause and breathe a little deeper. And this year, I’m especially thankful that I can slow down and enjoy it. For the better part of the last ten years, I’ve been able to choose my own...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I promise I wasn’t trying to complain about missing the Labor Day sales. But looking back, I can see how it may have come across that way. What I meant to share, beyond the whole “missed the flooring deal” moment, was a little reminder of how quickly life moves, how easy it is to forget to pause, and how much good is sitting right in front of us if we just stop long enough to notice it. That moment led me to a question I’ve been turning over in my mind lately. So what does it mean...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, This past weekend was a blur, but in a good way. I was hopping online here and there, sending out updates, publishing about Labor Day deals, and doing my best to help others snag the savings I knew they’d love. But somewhere in the middle of it all, I forgot to shop the sales myself. My husband and I are currently in the middle of restoring one of our rental units. We’re putting in the effort to bring the space back to life and make it a great place for someone to call home. One...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Something I’ve told myself over and over again is that owning a business is hard—but it’s worth it. Some months are incredible. Sales come in steadily, ideas flow, and everything clicks. Then the next month rolls around and suddenly, it feels like everything slows to a crawl. People are quieter. Engagement drops. Income dips. And it’s easy to start second guessing everything. I’ve been through that enough times to know now—it’s just part of the rhythm. This time of year...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, July was, honestly, one of the craziest months I’ve had in a long time. In a good way. Actually, in an amazing way. Thanks to this amazing all-in-one program, income topped $30,000+, which is something I haven’t seen in over two years. I stared at that final number and just felt this wave of disbelief. We’re back. It’s happening. I should have been dancing around the living room, popping sparkling cider, and feeling some sort of way (ecstatic? successful? grateful? All of the...
8 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, I’m currently on vacation with my family—real, unplugged time, playing games, visiting the beach and pool, and doing my best to sleep in and dodge chaos. It's so neat because while I’ve been off living the mom life, my business has still been bringing in money. Like, thousands of dollars. And I’ve worked maybe an hour, total, in the last week. Sounds crazy, right? But it’s real. And honestly, this method is both super simple and scalable. Over the past two months, I’ve hit $14,000...
8 months ago • 2 min read