business, Career, Demos Tutorials, Mental Health, Wisdom

How to Get an Actual Person on the Phone When You Call the IRS

I figured I would try to help others get someone on the phone at the IRS because my experience (and most others' I've spoken with recently) was just so frustrating! I was on the phone for over 2 and a half hours on the phone the other day and I only spoke with one person.… Continue reading How to Get an Actual Person on the Phone When You Call the IRS

Art, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Mental Health, Wisdom

Art that Follows the Heart, Staying Inspired, & Updates

This post is a lot about how I find relief from heavy emotions while I work through them, how to keep motivation on projects that may take years to complete, how art fits in when life is "too busy", and a little bit about out family tree journey. I am not doing much in the… Continue reading Art that Follows the Heart, Staying Inspired, & Updates

Art, Crafts, Health, Mental Health, Wisdom

Letting Go to Move Forward

CraftingGlow inspires people to grow artistically and develop problem-solving skills with creative stories about rising to the occasion, and living the best life possible, in spite of challenges life throws our way. Reach out to find out more! craftingglow@gmail.com **Guest Article by Tina at http://www.ideaspired.com** When it comes to improving your personal life, it can sometimes be… Continue reading Letting Go to Move Forward

Career, Education, Family, Health, Wisdom

ANOTHER Yoga Teacher?

Does the world really need another yoga teacher? In all honesty, probably not. Need is a strong word and since the yoga industry has exploded I don't feel like anyone is likely to be struggling to find a teacher. Still I had been looking at the requirements to become a Registered Yoga Teacher for several… Continue reading ANOTHER Yoga Teacher?

Family, Health, Mental Health, Wisdom

Easy Ways to Boost Mood, Stay Active, & Be Healthy in Long Winters

We all know we are supposed to practice self-care but what does that even mean when the days are cold and you don't feel like doing anything besides snuggling under a blanket watching your favorite TV show? If you also struggle to make healthy choices and keeping your body moving during the winter this post… Continue reading Easy Ways to Boost Mood, Stay Active, & Be Healthy in Long Winters

Disability/Handicap, Education, Family, Health, Mental Health, Wisdom

Congestive Heart Failure, Hospice, & End of Life Care

I do try to keep the content of my blog pretty cheerful but I also don't shy away from pain at this point in my life. A few things I grew up hearing my parents say was "the good, the bad, and the ugly" and "through hell or high water". This is the story of… Continue reading Congestive Heart Failure, Hospice, & End of Life Care

Education, Family, Mental Health, Wisdom

An Advocate at an Early Age

I am so lucky. I had a pretty happy childhood even though my life rarely looked similar to any of the people I know. My story starts with my mom's story, big surprise. Her name is Kate and she was born with a hole in her heart, or for all you medically versed people out… Continue reading An Advocate at an Early Age