Healthy Brownies
Unbeknownst to me, Tom recently ordered some Paleo brownies online.And when they came, I said, “Honey, I can make these healthy brownies, probably better.”He said… [Continue Reading]
Being Creative
Anytime, I feel my creativity waning, I take a step back and assess two things: How much time have I spent (1.) scrolling on social… [Continue Reading]
My Top 10 Amazon “Buy It Agains” for 2018 That Are Not Boring
207. That's the number of Amazon orders we placed in 2018. It doesn't include the orders we placed for groceries and other “must have them… [Continue Reading]
I May or May Not Have BO
Hello, I'm Vanessa. I once had someone tell me they did not like my purple hair, said it was for the birds. My nickname is… [Continue Reading]
If I Only Had Seven Good Years Left
I am about the same age today, that my mom was in this picture. She had seven “good” years left before the symptoms of Lewy… [Continue Reading]
What Are You Doing for Others
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?”” — Martin Luther King, Jr. I don't know about you, but sometimes… [Continue Reading]
Only Dead Fish Go with the Flow
I once showed up at an event in a cute and trendy maxi-dress even though I was supposed to be wearing a branded t-shirt. I… [Continue Reading]
Beautiful Bottles
I had these custom 5-ml essential oil bottles with amethyst gemstone roll-ons made to give as gifts to our HLWEO team members. The minimum order… [Continue Reading]
Beauty from Ashes
Our (court) order includes a holiday schedule. We get our little buddy on Christmas, they get him on Christmas Eve. When you say it that… [Continue Reading]
Mugs Matter
I love a good mug. Handle has to fit at least two fingers. Three is even better. Purple takes it to another level. However, what… [Continue Reading]
Just Say No
As of late, I’ve had several conversations with friends who are so overwhelmed because they can’t say no. I get that it feels good to… [Continue Reading]
Thanksgiving Blessing
On Thanksgiving, it’s only appropriate to share my favorite mealtime blessing, courtesy of my dad. “Father, Son, Holy Ghost, bless the one who eats the… [Continue Reading]