A funny thing happened at a party last weekend. I met a dude and we were having a conversation when my sister misheard something he said. He said “get a lump sum” and my sister heard “ghettobump.” Needless to say, “ghettobump” became the catch phrase of the night.  I looked at the dude and was

One of my goals for the past couple of years has been to take my show on the road, so to speak. I would really like to do an Indie Biz Chicks tour one day – going to different cities, sitting down with the people who read my site, and do what I do on

I am a Michigan girl. I’m very proud to be from the mitten state,  and the Midwest region, so I may be a bit biased as I write this post.. But seriously, we kind of have it going on. And it’s about time you all figured that out. I know, I know. The term “Midwest”

My friend Beth, owner of Reware Vintage and member of Handmade Detroit, is now one day past her due date.  This is Beth and her husband Dan‘s first child, and their friends (myself included) are anxiously awaiting the arrival of  Baby Roy (almost as much as Beth and Dan are!). I told Beth that I

According to my Mom, I have never liked the word “No.”  Personally, I don’t really think anyone likes to hear that word. But I do admit, that I’m ambitious, self-motivated, and I go after what I want. I don’t do anything “half-assed.” I do not like to fail. And this week, I guess I kinda

I admit it. I am a full-on nerd for many things. One of these things is music. If you read this blog on a regular basis, you will remember me blogging about Motion City Soundtrack (on more than one occasion). Well, if you’re sick of hearing about that band, you can breathe a sigh of