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I set a goal back in 2020 to read 12 books. Doable, right?! Wrong. I failed. I don't remember how many I actually read but I definitely remember not hitting that 12 book mark. So I started 2021 with the same goal in hopes of actually reaching it. Turns out, I not only reached it, but surpassed it with a total of 24 books read in 2021! 24 BOOKS YOU GUYS!! Who am I?!?    I'm not sure what kind of goal to set for 2022 in terms of reading but one goal will be to devour any books I haven't...

I'd like to think I'm not easily influenced, but let's be honest, we've all hit that add to cart button before because someone we follow told us to, right?!? This is not that kind of post {But there is a sweet deal if you keep on readin'.} I love a good leather bag and I've never met a tote I didn't tote-ally adore! Same goes for a good pair of flats because I'd land flat on my face if I walked around in heels! A few months ago, I was watching the instagram stories of someone I follow who was...

The walls of my one-story ranch are slowly closing in. This house is always disheveled, the sink is always full and the dishwasher and laundry are constantly running. There is constant noise and someone always needs something. I open the fridge 100 times a day because someone is always hungry and I have exactly zero motivation to meal plan or even cook. And yet every time I sit down and get into my rhythm, alas, it's mealtime... again! Incase you were wondering, this is me, waving my white flag because I am... In our effort to do our part during these...

Late last year during a monthly training... I was sitting at the end of my dining room table, thankful I had remembered to log on to a monthly live Q&A call with a group of fellow, like-minded female makers. I don't know 98% of the women on this call and the introvert in me wanted to stay quiet and let others do the asking. But before I knew it, I was jumping in, hand held high (aka taking myself off of mute) and while I don't even remotely remember the question I asked, her response will forever stay with me.  "I'm sensing serious...

You've Got This! Welp, we've made it through week one of the new year and if you're anything like me, you've found yourself in this space of being super motivated to take on the world and just wanting to chill!  One minute I'm making lists and setting goals and the next I'm curled up on the couch binge watching Bridgerton on Netflix, and not feeling one ounce of guilt for being a total lazy bum. When the Painted Pearl was more of a hobby, I used to take the whole month of January to chillax and mentally check out. It seemed like...