It was five years ago this summer that I got the idea to make a website. I was turning 29. And that was kind of a big deal. I don’t usually get too personal on here, but I was going through some major stuff in the summer of 2006. I was separated from my husband (who I […]
It’s time to DREAM BIG. Read More »
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”
Midwest, Baby. Midwest. Read More »
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
Beth’s gonna go into labor… And we’re all gonna know about it. Read More »
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 failed. Or maybe I didn’t. Read More »
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
Farewell Continental: I Bring The Cookies & Books, They Bring The Rock. Read More »
I hate being in front of the camera. I am trying to get over it. In an effort to do so, I made this video, showing you what a normal, ordinary Saturday is like for me. I am only in the video for a moment… but, I made an effort to be in it. Oh,
Summer is almost here! You may be thinking “Bring on the warm weather! I’m ready!” … But is your business ready? Can your business survive a summer vacation? For most people, the answer is “NO!” Think about it. What is going to happen to your business when you’re having fun at the pool or beach?
The Summer Business Survival Kit Read More »
Today is National Scrapbooking Day! I was a scrapbooker long before I created IndieBizChicks. In fact, when I did start learning how to design a site and get it onto the internet, when people asked me how I liked it, I would say “Oh, I love it – it’s a lot like scrapbooking!” Scrapbooking and
NSD – Get Inspired! Read More »
The subject of boobs, and more specifically, mammograms is a pretty hot subject in October. For those of you who never noticed all the pink ribbons, ads, commercials, etc during that time of year, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So, why on Earth am I talking about mammograms in May? Because I had my
I had my first mammogram today Read More »
You will be seeing some new faces around IndieBizChicks throughout the next 10 weeks. I am excited to introduce you to some new interns. I’ll be teaching them about blogging – and they’ll be applying what they are learning to this site. So, you’ll be reading some posts from them, and in the process, getting
