Let It Go: The Art of Releasing What No Longer Serves You I used to think letting go meant giving up. That walking away from something—or someone—was a sign of failure. Letting go isn’t about losing. It’s about freeing yourself. A Personal Reflection: The Elsa Years When Let It Go was released in 2013, I was just two months away from becoming a mom. Little did I know, that song would become the soundtrack of my daughter’s early years. By the time she turned three, our living room had morphed into Elsa’s ice castle. She twirled, sang, and flung her little arms into the air, tossing her blonde wig (when she…
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Feeling overwhelmed? Here’s how I navigate stress, manage emotions, and regain control when life feels like too much. ⸻ When Life Feels Like Too Much Some days, it just feels like everything is crashing down at once. Work stress, personal struggles, unexpected family drama—it all piles up, and suddenly, I’m overwhelmed, anxious, and questioning how I’m supposed to handle it all. And honestly? It sucks. But over time, I’ve realized that staying calm in overwhelming moments isn’t about pretending stress doesn’t exist. It’s about finding ways to move through it without letting it control me. Some days, I nail it. Other days, not so much. But the more I practice,…
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Discover how to know your own worth, set boundaries, and build self-respect with practical tips Introduction Do you truly know your worth? Many people go through life underestimating themselves, settling for less than they deserve in relationships, careers, and personal goals. The way you perceive your worth directly impacts your confidence, decision-making, and overall happiness. Embrace your true value and learn how to set boundaries, cultivate self-respect, and navigate life with unshakable confidence. Why Knowing Your Worth Matters 1. Self-Respect is the Foundation of Confidence Self-respect is directly tied to self-worth. When you acknowledge your value, you naturally command respect from others. Consider how some of the most inspiring characters…
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Strawberry Cake Recipe Introduction Try this simply divine, super moist strawberry cake recipe from scratch. Often referred to as the Southern strawberry cake recipe or jello cake, it’s a crowd-pleaser with its pink color and mild strawberry flavor, thanks to the addition of strawberry-flavored gelatin. Ingredients and Variations You can make my strawberry cake recipe with whole milk or a combination of milk and strawberry puree for an intense strawberry flavor. Adding a bit of strawberry puree into the cream cheese frosting is also a great touch. Both fresh and frozen strawberries work well for the puree. Cake Preparation Tips Choosing Shortening or Butter I recommend making the batter using…
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CHICKEN MARSALA RECIPE I’ll start with two boneless & skinless chicken breast. Which I’m going to generously season with salt & pepper on both sides. If your on a dietary restriction-just work with the pepper. My mise en place, which is everything I’ll need to cook this dish are the following: I’m a flat heavy bottom sauce pan that’s large enough for two chicken breasts. I’m preheating the pan on medium to high heat. Every stove/oven heats differently, so I would recommend spritzing some water into the pan to check the pans temperature. If the water evaporates immediately then it’s good to go. I need plenty of heat…
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Homemade Salad Dressing: Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oi 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard salt & pepper to taste YouTube Demonstration The two salad dressings are easy to prepare and a healthier option to commercial salad dressings. For the vinaigrette: You’ll need extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt & pepper. In a small bowl, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar & dijon mustard. Using a fork, whisk for a minute or two until the mixture is emulsified and has a nice, smooth consistency. Once your ingredients are well combined, add salt and pepper to taste and continue to whisk.…
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In order to produce good quality patterns it’s essential to have the right tools. Patternmaking tools, such as rulers can last as long they are well taken care of. Many of the miscellaneous items can be purchased at most retail stores. I’ve provided a link for pattern making supplies/tool that are not easily accessible. 1. Paper scissors : Use different scissors for paper & fabric cutting 2. Fabric scissors 3. Red pencil 4. Blue pencil 5. Cutting mat 6. 18 x 2″ clear plastic ruler 7. Tailor’s Square: 24 x 14″ L-shaped metal ruler 8. French curve ruler- This is essential for shaping armholes and necklines. 9. Hip curve ruler-…
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How To Make A Skirt Pattern A few years ago I put up a skirt pattern demonstration on my old channel. If your interested, please visit the link below. I made some significant changes and also included the fitting session in the segment as well. SUPPLIES CLICK FOR SUPPLY LIST The link for your supply list is located below this video. You’ll probably need 1-2 rulers for this segment and it’s pretty inexpensive. Now, I’d like to discuss pattern paper. Pattern paper is highly recommended when drafting your first pattern. The pattern is marked with symbols, such as numbers, letters and dots. These symbols help when to determine an accurate…
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HOW TO MAKE A PENCIL SKIRT PATTERN In future segments I will be working on different skirt variations and the only way you’ll be able to make the skirt manipulation is to draft the Straight skirt sloper. To draft the skirt sloper, pls click HERE. NEED A LIST FOR PATTERNMAKING TOOLS? CLICK HERE In order to understand the pencil skirt pattern instructions below: please follow along with the Youtube video below. 1. Copy the front and back sloper onto a new sheet of pattern paper. 2. Come down 2” from the top edge of the waistline curve and place several marks. Remember to follow the curve on the waistline.…
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