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What I Actually Eat in a Day (Self-Employed)
What I eat in a day posts weirdly fascinate me. Am I the only one? I couldn't possibly be since they pop up on YouTube and in blogs quite often, right? Well I thought it time that I threw myself into the mix...until I realized I eat like a five year old. I almost didn't post, but then I thought, "nah....let's keep it real here." So this is a...
A Look into the World of Oh, Hello Promo
One thing I mention but rarely go into detail about on this blog is our second company, Oh, Hello Promo. I thought it time to finally give you a look into the world of our other business, share the origin story, and some cool products we've worked on recently. Now my husband Alex didn't plan on starting another business, but through our...
What to Do if You’re the Youngest Person in Your Workplace
Now I know I work for myself, but stay with me here. My husband Alex and I are the youngest people in our neighborhood and work networks. When people discovered our ages a few months after meeting us, we could physically feel the air change in the room. Age is tied to experience and that's not necessarily always true. So here's what you can do to...
My Blog Post and YouTube Video Content Calendar
From Google calendars to notebooks, I've tried quite a few ways over the years to keep track of my online content. Since blog posts and videos often change based on my mood and what's relevant, I need a system that can adapt and change with me. Of course Google Calendar is great for that, but I much rather use stickers. I mean...who wouldn't? So...
How to Embrace Burnout
I'm no stranger to burnout. It's like anxiety in how it constantly hangs around, unwanted, giving unnecessary feedback. Sure I much rather have it not exist at all, but burnout is a part of any profession in one way or another. So here's how I've learned to embrace it over the years. First off, I've accepted that burnout is inevitable. It's going...
Know Your Worth | How to Get Paid for Things People Want You to Do for Free
Trust me, I'm still learning this one. When you have a creativity related job, it's easy for friends and family to assume you'll do work for them for free. "Oh, it's just a few photos" or "Can't you just whip up a logo really quick?" We are constantly getting bombarded with requests to do things for free and free doesn't pay the bills. So here's...
How I Decide What Goes into the Oh, Hello Box Every Month
The Oh, Hello Box is six months old! Putting together the box every month is one of my favorite things about my job. Sure there are a few boring parts like budgets to deal with, but it's mostly just a whole lot of fun. When planning what goes into each of the boxes, I first look at current trends and any particular seasonal factors for each...
The Shift in the Sticker Shop Industry | My Predictions
Back in 2014, the planner sticker industry felt like the wild west. Shops were few and far between and every idea worked. I'm ashamed at some of the low quality items I sold thinking they were gems. Here we are five years later and it's definitely a different world. New shops pop up every day and there's been a noticeable shift in the...
10 Misconceptions About Self Employment
I've been self-employed for nearly five years now. Of course it definitely has its perks (like our cats being our colleagues), but there are a ton of misconceptions about what it's like to work for yourself. Let's tackle ten of the common ones I get asked about most often. You don't get to wear pajamas every day. Let's address the notion I get...
How to Build a Brand Toolkit for Your Blog & Company
One of the very first things I did before 2019 hit is to finally get my blog brand in order. The name change was just part of the larger picture to get a more cohesive brand identity. Now that all my back links have been fixed and redirects are in order, I thought I'd share with you how I built my brand toolkit to better convey what my blog...