I’m quite an information junkie and a lover of things that are both beautiful and practical. Here I share my favorite life hacks and tips in articles below. I developed these from my experience not only as the mom of five adult kids, but also as a serial entrepreneur.
Here at Thoughts & Designs, I hope my passion for design and beauty shines through.
I am not just here soliciting clients, but my desire is to guide any potential client towards next steps. My desire is to help them understand what steps they need to take to ensure their project is a success no matter who they hire to complete it.
As you can see, I’ve written many basic, step by step guides to help potential website owners. You will find guides for those starting a business from home to better understand the basics. I based these guides on questions I’ve gotten from my own clients over the years.
What is the key to home business and work from home success? While there is no one thing that will guarantee success, I believe forming better habits will tip the odds more in your favor. A few friends and I…
I have a confession to make. I love calligraphy (and pens!), but I am hardly an expert on the subject. Therefore I hesitated to post this, but I was asked by a few people to write about how to get…
One of the more difficult tasks for anyone is writing a concise, effective social media bio. The problem comes from summing up who you are and what you do into a few short lines. On the flip side, being an…
Adding a start here page to my website was one of the big changes I made to my website as I rebranded it last year. The start here helped my readers (especially first-time visitors) orient themselves with what I had…
I am something of a logo design and typography geek. I have been known to message companies on social media to tell them how much I enjoy their new logo redesigns, among other things. A great logo design pleases me.…
When you work away from home (or even if you work from home and are super busy), sometimes expenses can creep in that eat up whatever cash you’re earning, pulling that money away from what it’s meant to be spent…
You may have heard it said that if you are aiming at nothing, you’ll hit it every time. Although life isn’t as perfect and linear as we’d prefer it to be, having goals in mind can help you stay on…
When it comes to studying the Bible, there are a few useful pointers to keep in mind. So, ? Step 1: Make Sure You Know the Author I’ve heard it said that the Bible is the only book in the…
Do you struggle with finding your files on your computer? Let’s talk a bit today about how to set up some folders to improve your workflow and help you find items easier. Think of it as a little spring cleaning in your…
While job hunting out and about, a shocking revelation occurred to one of my kids. Potential managers will Google you, to see what they might find out. In other words, it’s important, no matter your age, to manage your “personal…
One of the first things you’ll need to purchase before setting up your own website is a domain name. What is a domain name? A domain name is the address of your website. For example, the domain name for this…
Crafting my own personal mission statement has been one of the best things I’ve ever done. My personal mission statement has saved me much time, money, and frustration in my life. I think many of us when we hear the…