Are you looking for ways to incorporate writing into your life? Have you played around with writing for awhile, but want…
Carrie Rollwagen
Want to Write a Book? Try the Nanowrimo Method This November
If writing a book is something you’ve always dreamed about, maybe you can make that dream a reality — and even…
The Big Magic of Taking Yourself on a Solo Writing Retreat
There’s a certain kind of person who gets excited about staying in a hotel just to get some work done, and…
In Search of Inspiration
My husband just opened a business, but instead of being burned out and uninspired, he’s actually become more creative. Before the…
Goodbye, Localist Podcast
I’ve just announced that the Localist podcast is going on hiatus, maybe permanently. (More on that in the last few minutes…
Introducing: Ohm Jiu Jitsu
Almost at the same time I started dating my now-husband Russell, he became obsessed with jiu jitsu. I’m not sure if…
How to Bring Christmas to Your AirBNB or Hotel Room
I’m the kind of person who wants Christmas Day to look like a Hallmark movie — the entire extended family spends…
Buy-Local Bingo
There are lots of practical reasons to shop local for the holidays: You don’t have to pay shipping. You’re supporting your…
Where Do I Get Coffee in Birmingham?
Finding a new favorite coffee shop isn’t always easy — do they carry your favorite drink? Can you sit for hours…
The Buy-Local Fall Starter Pack
Starbucks released their fall drinks yesterday, and today the calendar shifts to September — so even if autumn doesn't technically start…