Helpful Hints

In additon to helping people and artmaking, I love to do research and then write how-to articles! I’ve written for the Western Springs Journal, and blogged for  thelatest.com, and the RBLandmark. I’ve contributed articles to Chicago Parent and Scary Mommy. My Insights blog will be filled with fun stories and tricks and tips you can use in your life!

  • Overparenting Post

Kick The Overparenting Habit!

And You And Your Child Will Be Much Happier We are in the midst of an epidemic of anxious, depressed, sad, and suicidal kids and while screen usage and social media aren't helping, I think [...]

Eat More To Lose Weight

Many people have trouble eating well, exercising, and maintaining a healthy weight. In May of 2020, I was 57 years old, 5'3" tall, and weighed 175 pounds. I sometimes felt little heart blips that I [...]

The Long Goodbye

Pets come into our lives and make us fall in love, and then all too soon, they leave.  I know at least for me, once I get a puppy, I can’t help but calculate how [...]

Downsize Your Way To A Fabulous Life!

Are you ready to start living your dream life? You can do it without retiring! Just downsize! Eighteen months ago, while chatting with my husband, I floated the idea of selling our big house, buying [...]

Got a Talent? A Passion? Start a Biz!

Starting your own business gives you the opportunity to combine your passions and talents into a career you love, while providing a platform to support the causes you champion. According to the book Designing Your [...]

12 Ways To Whip Up Your Creativity!

If you practice creativity, you’ll be happier, and lead a richer and more productive life. Creativity is the phenomenon whereby something new and valuable is created. This sounds mysterious and exciting—something only gifted people [...]