CiT Guest Post: Creating for the Greater Good

Feb 24, 2012 by

Last July, I was looking for a way to drive some traffic to my blog. I was brainstorming ideas for an event that would engage my current readers and attract a new audience when I settled on the idea of Writers’ Week, an event that included a writing contest, guest posts, writing advice, and a resource-packed list for...

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CiT Guest Post: Be Amazed By Your Friends

Feb 17, 2012 by

When I was a kid, I remember watching movies that showed dinner parties filled with extraordinary people and thinking to myself, “one day, I will have friends like that.” I wanted to be surrounded by people who inspired me, who understood my creative side and loved me because of it. And so that is how I chose to grow...

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Prompt: Crafting Your Time

Jan 16, 2012 by

Today’s prompt was submitted by community member TMC @ Return to Rural. I recently read a piece at Tiny Buddha called “How to Create Your Ideal Day in Work and Play” by Danielle Nelson. I struggle with making every day a good day. My day rarely goes as I’d hope it would, and this article provided...

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From Dream to Etsy

Sep 21, 2011 by

Just a couple weeks ago I opened an Etsy shop selling handmade bags. That is a pretty big thing for me, considering that one year ago today I had zero idea how to use a sewing machine. For years I wanted to learn to sew but the opportunity never presented itself to me. That was my biggest problem! Most opportunities do...

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Your Fight: Indianapolis Dress for Success

Apr 1, 2011 by

I’m a big believer in helping women and girls everywhere. One of my favorite organizations is Dress for Success. Their mission, straight from their website is: “To promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to...

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