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and the countdown begins

19. April 2012

Lately my days are getting more and more focused on the upcoming Chicago Business with Intention Workshop. Our supplies are all rolling in and looking quite lovely. I can’t wait to see the whole thing come together. Registration for the Chicago workshop ends on April 25th, and there are still a few spots left. If [...]

what is your purpose equation?

18. April 2012

After yesterday’s Purpose Equation, I feel like I’m sensing more people are starting to “get” the whole concept of life purpose in a much more realistic and true way. It’s exciting. I feel like we as a community are going to make great progress once this is understood! And there is going to be a [...]

the purpose equation

17. April 2012

Over and over I’m finding myself getting feisty about the confusion and stress surrounding the idea of purpose. Really, it can all be boiled down to this equation.   Your talents and how you help people can change through the years. But the outcome will always be the same.  

woman’s day feature: storing accessories

17. April 2012

A few people have mentioned over email or Twitter that they spotted my recent feature in the May issue of Woman’s Day Magazine. And thanks to Michelle, I now have a copy  of it myself! On page 66 you’ll see this mug staring back at you. Don’t worry, I had hair and makeup for this [...]

two ways to add hot pink to your home

16. April 2012

  Considering the extreme popularity of our Be Present prints, it’s clear: neon pink is popping in the home world. Here are two ways I’ve incorporated the color in my own home… without hearing a word of protest from Mr. Lively.   (My tulips are $5.99 from Trader Joe’s and the swans were snagged at [...]

“you’re still carrying that woman”

16. April 2012

Two travelling monks reached a ford in a river where they met a young lady of the night.  Wary of the current, she asked if they could carry her across.  One of the monks hesitated, but the other quickly picked her up onto his shoulders.  Together the monks strode through the river until they reached [...]

negative comments

13. April 2012

Today an MML reader and fashion blogger received a negative comment on her blog. The gist of it was that the reader was unhappy with the blogger’s new direction and wanted her to go back to her previous ways. In responding to the email, I thought it was universal enough to share here on MML. [...]

this week i’m thankful for

13. April 2012

Whoa. What a week. It’s strange, the weeks where I do the most things actually seem to be the shortest. I suppose that’s because I have less time to sit down and get bored.* Anyways, above you’ll see some of the highlights from my week including thrifting with Kim last weekend at the Brown Elephant. My finds [...]

future me

12. April 2012

Lately, I’ve been working longer hours than ever before, but stressing less. How you might ask? That’s because Future Jess is working overtime. Yep, that’s right. I’ve cloned myself and the second Jess is living somewhere off in the future working hard for Jess LC and my personal life. My Future Jess is pretty awesome, [...]

i wish i wrote it: how a baby affects our marriage

11. April 2012

Yesterday I read Words of Williams post about How a Baby Affects our Marriage and I thought to myself; dang, I wish I wrote that. Because you know what? I think sharing that post is the most helpful thing I can do for you today. Since I don’t have a marriage or baby, I  obviously [...]

incrementally better

10. April 2012

Sometimes I need to be reminded of my own lessons that I share here on MML. Today was a great example. As I was running around trying to finish what felt like a million projects across MML, Jess LC, and BwI Workshops, I stopped for a moment to check my Twitter on the bus. What [...]

upcoming business in the city dates

10. April 2012

As usual, we have some upcoming Business in the City dates planned out over the next few months. Anyone is welcome and feel free to bring a friend. This one and a half hour meet up is a low-key way to meet full-time and part-time business owners or those with business ideas. We spend our [...]