It’s Not the Technology: Creating the Best Web Experience
HTML 5 is awesome. CSS3 is pretty much essential. As technology leaps forward, it’s up to designers, developers, and webmasters to scramble after it. But where does this leave the little guy? What does...
View ArticleCreate Your Way Out of a Slump
For a freelancer, a slump can come for any reason and from any direction. You can be too busy, sick, overwhelmed, bored, etc. to get “in the mood” to create anything beyond what clients hand to you....
View Article5 Website Trends That Must Go in 2015
To be honest, I usually hate “list” type posts. “8 Tips For…” “15 Ways to…” Blah, blah, blah. But dammit, there are some persistent website faux pas that piss me off, and I found myself making a list...
View ArticlePsst…Everyone Knows You’re Faking It
Well, everyone who’s paying attention, that is. I went to a day-long business convention with a new friend. I had literally met him for the first time as I was picking him up that morning, and we spent...
View ArticleSorry For Not Apologizing
Recently, I had a conversation with a client who is in the business of giving small businesses advice and competitive advantage. One of her clients is struggling to find her voice on social media...
View ArticleLookbook: A Local’s View of Kauai
I may not be considered a Hawaii local just yet, but after 4 months of living on Kauai, I do have a few experiences that are worth sharing with anyone interested in visiting the Garden Island. First,...
View Article2 Steps to Being a Happier Person
Every time I give someone the highlights of this year, their response is something along the lines of “wow, you’re handling it really well, what’s your secret?” Actually, it’s two simple things: Learn...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Ectopic Pregnancy
On January 19th, 2015, I drove myself to the emergency room expecting nothing big, and three hours later was wheeled into surgery. Both of my surgeons and several nurses were shaking their heads at the...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Insomniacs and Night Owls
Right now, I am typing this at 12:04 AM, on my second night of not sleeping. Ther’s only so much tossing and turning a person can do before giving up and deciding to do something productive. I have...
View ArticleHumane Eating: Guide of Why and How
August is a very personal month for me for several reasons, but most important of those is that five years ago, I underwent a dramatic change in my eating habits for reasons rather than health. There...
View ArticleLookbook: Captain Andy’s Sailing
My husband and I prefer to adventure and explore our surroundings on our own, but as “Guided Excursions” go, Captain Andy’s sailing is truly amazing. While there are a few other ways to see the Napali...
View Article“I Sit at a Desk All Day” Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Exercise
I have a confession to make. In the 8 years that I have been freelancing, I have put on 30 pounds. While it might not see like 30 pounds in 8 years is a big deal, I am actually a small person with a...
View ArticleIntroducing…My Toolbox
I’ve mentioned before that pretty much every freelancer has their own “toolbox” of their favorite tricks of the trade. I am no execption, as I work exclusively in WordPress, I have created a toolbox on...
View ArticleMy (Current) Favorite Productivity Tools
As a freelancer, I have been on a never-ending search for the best, most helpful, easy-to-use productivity tools. I’ve tried so many that I have forgotten half of them. My workflow changes and evolves...
View ArticleThe Microsoft Hololens – The Future or Gimmick?
There are many saying that augmented reality is definitely the future of tech, but actually, it is already here. Google Goggles is the most famous example. However, for the “common man”, Google Goggles...
View ArticleThe 8 Plugins Every WordPress Site Needs
Usually, I tend to keep the blog portion of my site on more personal updates, but this a question I get asked so much, that I just have to write about it. In fact, expect to see more updates from me...
View ArticleLookbook: Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii
Kilauea is an active volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. It has been turned into a state park, and the surrounding rain forest (due to the constant steam of the volcano) is absolutely enchanting. You...
View ArticleMy 5 Favorite Lessons From Seth Godin
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View ArticleDefining “Freelance”: A Lesson in Standing Up for Yourself
I want to explain a situation I got myself into very recently, because I think it probably happens in the world of freelance much more than we realize, and everyone should know to be on the lookout. A...
View ArticleHow do You Procrastinate?
We all have something. Those little things that we do to avoid the work we’re supposed to be doing. Every time management expert and success guru will tell you procrastination is the enemy of progress....
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