Life has felt like a lot lately. Balancing the role of supporting my mom as she navigates Alzheimer’s while also trying to grow my business and keep up with the constant demands of social media has been overwhelming. Some days it feels like I’m carrying two full-time jobs—one rooted in love and responsibility, the other in passion and survival.

Deny it and the world knows your lying. However, If you could pause and stop doom scrolling — share my small business to your socials, I promise Sawyer and I will not tell anyone what you were doing 😉. We would be grateful and appreciate any extra love you might spare!

There have been a few moments when panic set in, when I realized I’m pushing myself harder than I needed. I loved it though. I smile every time I got a notification. Mentally did a happy dance. However, I still need a support group.

Are you ready? I’m not. Not even close. December has quickly turned into, oh crap…I’m doing a lot. It’s exciting, but whew, the checklist of challenges, new ways to increase business, developing product for both Etsy and craft shows and events—it’s intense.

It’s a SH!TSTORM! I embarked on my Etsy journey back in 2019 — it is my creative outlet. I’ve dug my heels in this April to make this a viable online business. I feel like I’m swimming upstream. It has been a continuous cycle of learning, dedicated efforts toward enhancement, and the relentless emergence of fresh design ideas.

I relate to Dug. Often things distract me. I start a project, and while I’m actually working on something, a random thought “oh, I should do this” pops into my head and I’m down the rabbit hole of creative tasks and projects. Sometimes it can be weeks before I get back to the ORIGINAL task.

There’s a scene in The Lord of the Rings where a character named Boromir fiddles with a ring in his hand and ponders: “It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing.”

When choosing a logo designer you should take into consideration the body of work of the potential designer. While cost can be vital, it should not be the first priority. Make sure you take the time to decide how you will brand your idea.

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” ~ Walt Disney