TED Ed YouTube Channel

Do you watch any shows on YouTube? Since we got rid of cable several years ago, I rarely watch any television. We have Apple TV and Netflix, which allows us to rent movies for family movie nights. But when it comes to spontaneous TV watching, it just doesn’t happen much any more. Until recently, when I started picking up the iPad for some YouTube viewing. I know I’m late to the party (what’s new?), but I have really been enjoying some… Read more »

10 Things I've Learned in 100 Posts - The Outside and In

Today marks my 100th blog post. I can’t believe when I typed my first post back in September 2014 that I would make it to 100 posts. As I mentioned in that post, I am very slow to make change. Overthinking and perfectionism tend to slow me down. Eventually, and after much procrastination, I knew that if I wanted to learn and grow creatively, I needed something to hold me accountable. Up until that point, I was taking classes online in… Read more »

Today I want to introduce you to 3 blogger homes (and their owners) that I love. Blogs are a constant source of education and inspiration for me. They also serve as a source of community for like-minded souls. Maybe you know these three already, but if you don’t, you will be in for a treat. Let’s get started! House Seven Isn’t this home so serene? Filled with whites, natural woods and linens, Anissa has created a light-filled, airy space for her family…. Read more »

Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg

I recently finished reading “Smarter Faster Better” by Charles Duhigg. Duhigg is also the author of “The Power of Habit” which I reviewed HERE. “Power of Habit” rocked my world in my awareness of how habits run our lives. Even though it was not on my 2016 reading list, as soon as I saw the cover for “Smarter Faster Better“, I was intrigued. To top it off, Charles Duhigg was the special guest on The James Altucher Show podcast recently, which… Read more »

Elise Gets Crafty Podcast Episode 100

The best thing I heard this week was Episode 100 of the Elise Gets Crafty podcast, “On Time”. Elise Gets Crafty is a podcast for creative small businesses hosted by Elise Joy. Elise is a thoughtful and deliberate host who has a knack for being relatable. She also is the creator of the “Get to Work Book”, a planner I have my eye on getting very soon. She did not feature a guest on this episode, as it was her… Read more »