How it all began Last year, around November, I decided I wanted to do more with my Etsy shop. I’ve always had the entrepreneurial spirit, and creativity fortunately runs well in my family. I started to sell handmade items on Etsy, but I wanted to do even more and I wanted my business to scale…
Want to give your mom something special this Mother’s Day, but you want something different from the norm? Does your Mother speak another language at home besides English? Here are five Mother’s Day gift ideas for the Bilingual Mama in your life! 1. Soft pink floral card Featuring the French word for “Mother” in striking…
For all tech-focused individuals seeking a great Android companion watch For a long while, I’ve been searching for the right kind of smart watch that could one-up my old Samsung Galaxy S3 watch that I quickly became bored with. I wanted a watch that would sync nicely with my Pixel phone, provide me with some…
Get your holiday shopping list checked off early! Are you in need of some unique gift ideas for your French, Spanish, or German speaking friends this holiday? I’ve been having lots of fun designing new products for my Etsy store lately. Some products are also listed on my shop page. Here is a list of…
Download this packing list for only 99¢! Are you planning for an upcoming trip, and feeling stressed about what to pack? Do you often find yourself at a hotel or AirBnB only to realize you’ve left something behind that you use every day? I’ve created a 99¢ digital download to help ease the stress! Grab…
You’ve got a trip coming up next year and it’s a country you’ve never visited. You don’t speak the language, and you’re worried about how to get around and what you might need to learn in order to feel comfortable in a foreign environment. What are some ways you can prepare for your voyage? I…
So, you’ve got a show coming up, but your makeup bag is missing a key essential – lipstick that won’t come off on your fellow cast mate’s face when you share a smooch! 💋 Or maybe you’re just looking for the right lipstick to wear out and you really don’t want it to keep catching…
Early days Since I became an adult of legal drinking age, I, like many others, started to drink. In college, I was constantly surrounded by friends wanting to go to the bar, so there was always pressure to go with them (if anything, just to be social). But once you’re at the bar, it’s just…
What are the benefits of bilingualism? What makes a person want to learn a second language? Are there any benefits besides being able to watch movies and TV in a foreign language? (SPOILER ALERT: Yes, there are.) I list some of the benefits that you or your child can enjoy when learning and speaking a…
My story I’ve lived with anxiety for a long time. I struggled with it the most after college, beginning in my earlier twenties, and when I started my adult career. From various difficulties with my friendships and relationships to one particularly bad boss, I started to feel that (now all-too-familiar) dreaded feeling of panic: The…