Choosing a color scheme is commitment. And sometimes, that commitment can hit us like a ton of bricks. For many of us, that’s what happens when we go to choose our brand colors. Something so simple can sometimes be difficult, so I’m here to help! Let’s break down choosing brand colors and best of all, I’m sharing my favorite free tool to help with this!

Without further ado, please allow me to introduce you to one of my all-time favorite sharing platforms, Pinterest. Today, Pinterest is home to a diverse audience, and it’s one of my favorite ways to ensure a steady stream of traffic to my site. I believe that optimizing for Pinterest is just as important as optimizing for SEO. So today I’m going to walk you through how to optimize your own site for Pinterest so you can harvest those benefits as well.

Have you caught the Etsy bug? Etsy is a marketplace for makers, crafters, and artists to come together and sell their wares. Whatever you have to sell, if you’re a maker, chances are high that you’ve heard of or have been drawn to Etsy before. If you’ve ever though of opening a shop but haven’t fully taken the plunge  yet, this post is for you!

There’s this really great saying that goes, “When the student is ready the teacher appears.” I wholeheartedly believe this. And I also believe this applies to ideas, inspiration, and life circumstances. So this is a PSA announcement for all the dreamers out there right now. If you have an idea for a business, blog, project, career, or creative endeavor, it is time to embark upon that shit - like right now.

If you’ve been around the block a few times, you’ll know about Etsy. It’s this magical place where crafters far and wide can come together in a creative marketplace to share their work. Have you ever wanted to get in on the Etsy game? Let’s talk it over in today’s post with 7 things that are great to know before starting out.

Branding gets a ton of weight put onto it. I totally get it. There’s this buzz of excitement within the dynamic in starting out and also this buzz of anxiety. So, with all the plates up in the air, how does one even know what their brand is before they’ve really begun? What is a brand, anyway? And how can we choose the perfect name for it? All that and more inside.

We’re human, so we’re allowed to try things on, move around, attempt different things and see how we like them. Ultimately, we’re going to try a lot of different things before settling on what we truly want. This my friends, is called pivoting and redirecting. And it’s a very, very good thing. Because every step, even if it’s a step back or a side step, is made with the intention that it will bring us closer to what we truly want, and what the fullest realization of our work could look like.

It’s the big dream, the ultimate dream for so many people. No more early morning alarm clocks, no more deadlines, cubicles, or fire-breathing bosses. Total freedom. However, there are a couple things that nobody tells you before embarking on your own. Here are the real reasons of why it’s hard to stay motivated as an entrepreneur, and what you can do about it.

I’ll be the first to say I love coffee. But sometimes my body could use a rest. So every once and a while, I forgo the strong coffee and opt for some great alternatives instead. I’m so excited to share with you these amazing coffee alternatives to help jump start your mind and body and to also keep you uplifted and energized throughout the day!

Once I started using essential oils for good, I knew I wanted to create my own on-the-go product that would not only add a natural perfume, but would help support my emotions, wellness, and energy levels by being applied topically. So that brings me to one my favorite things ever, essential oil rollers! Join in for this DIY discussion on how to craft these cute rollers yourself.

One of the things I love nowadays is the access that we have to information. We have never been more informed, more empowered, and more able to make decisions that are right for the wellness of ourselves, our families, and our planet. That’s why it’s so easy now to make simple switches toward a non-toxic lifestyle. Today, we’ve got the power to know better and do better. Here are 5 simple ways to do that.

There are all kinds of detoxes and cleanses out there, but right now I want to talk about a type of detox that is entirely within our grasp, because it’s technological, and has to do with our digital devices that we use on the reg every single day. It’s a digital detox! And if you’ve never tried one before, you’re in for a treat!

Essential oils are near and dear to my heart. Just this past year, I got started with one of the best companies in the biz, Young Living. As pioneers of essential oils, they’ve been around since 1994, and have a unique Seed to Seal guarantee, which no other company has. So today I’m going to explain exactly what these oils are and how to get started with Young Living if you’d like to do that. Read on!

Yoga is a practice for the body, mind, and spirit all at once. It focuses on conscious movement, the breath, strength, and stillness for a truly rewarding self-connection experience. If you’ve never tried yoga before, you may have thought about it and wondered, “Is yoga really for me?” Spoiler alert: yes!

When I suddenly quit a 9-5 job, I filled a lot of my time with yoga classes around town in local studios. I took as many classes as I could fit into the week, so pretty soon I wanted my own mat. Enter the Manduka ProLite. With over a year of carting it to so many different kinds of classes, I’ve had ample time to test it out. Here is my honest review.