I don’t like to ask for favors — but you probably won’t guess that from how often I ask for favors.…
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Valentine’s Day in Birmingham: A Guide for Procratinators
I have a love-hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. I think it’s fun to have a day to eat candy, give little…
See Jane Write & See Carrie Speak
Next week, I'm really excited to be talking to the See Jane Write group about my experiences in turning my blog…
30 Days of Local Praise
My resolution this year isn’t to abstain from anything — it’s to create positive change through praising local businesses. I’m…
Resolution 101: Shop Like a Localist
Okay, let’s just put it out there — I’m a resolution junkie. I like giving stuff up. I’m really good at…
A Procrastinator’s Guide to Birmingham Christmas Shopping
It's the most wonderful time of the year for local shopkeepers — gifts bought online won't make it in time for…
Huntsville’s Lowe Mill Has Artists, Innovators … and Me!
When I think of warehouses, I normally think of cookie-cutter, homogenized products that ship out to big box stores — but…
Who’s Afraid of Self-Publishing? I Am!
Self-publishing is an exercise in: “How much do you want it?” Do you want it enough to hand-wrap so many…
Shop Local & Wrap Local!
I try to be a serious person (mostly), but I really love gift wrapping. I like getting creative with paper and…
On the Air with the Localist
Update: I had a great time with the guys at Rely Local this morning — if you'd like to listen in,…