One of my favorite parts of running my own business is getting to define what work-life balance actually means. For me, it’s not about shutting the laptop at 5 p.m. every day, it’s about having the freedom to flex. Sometimes that means answering emails on a slow Saturday afternoon so I can spend Monday at the beach without a second thought. Or catching up on a project in the evening so I’m fully present at my kid’s school event the next morning. It’s not the same as a boss demanding you log on after hours. It’s the gift of choice: blending work and life in a way that fits your priorities.

  • Hope Over Gratitude. I’ve been very faithful to gratitude journaling for about 9 months, and have found it has made zero difference in my life. I do think this small shift to hope could yield a bigger impact. 🕊️

  • Designs for the Queen Elizabeth Memorial. I’m a huge Queen Elizabeth fan, I even have a t-shirt to prove it. The memorial plans look beautiful! 👑

  • 30 second rule for conversations. Honestly, I think women tend to naturally nail this. 💅

  • Artful Agenda profile. I appreciate hearing the truth from entrepreneurs. Not just “If you’re passionate this will succeed!” but the nitty-gritty of “Half my budget had to go to marketing.” 🎨

It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan

Monaghan sucked me in with her first novel, but I’ve only felt “meh” about her next few until this gem came along. There’s something about her writing that feels a little sad, but still works for the romance genre that must end with a HEA. This is the beach read you’re looking for.

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (Movie)

Watch Miss Pettigrew, an down-on-her-luck governess, get swept into the glamorous, chaotic life of a London socialite, and transform her life in a single day. This is a feel good, easy watch that I find myself returning to every few years.

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What are you balancing and blending in this season?

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  • How to Find Jobs Not on LinkedIn. It’s worth a shot to try a non-saturated market! Once upon a time I found a legit EA client on Craigslist. 🗞️

  • LEGO Pet Pals Puzzle. We honestly can’t get enough of these LEGO puzzles. Once we finished, I was tempted to tear it apart and start again because I felt like the rest of the family got to do more than me. 🧩

  • Find Your Attachment Style. Another day, another quiz. 💛

  • Shark Vacuum. Shark is one of my few brand loyalties. I thought my vacuum broke this week (turns out the filter was just really dirty, whew) and I immediately put this in my cart. Keep an eye out for Prime deals too!

Cinnamon Pop Tart

With all the swimming we’ve been doing, I’ve been craving my go-to after pool snack from childhood. I didn’t have apple butter on hand but replaced it with some molasses and ended up really liking the spicy addition.

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