I’m Making My Life a Little More Interesting on Purpose
I’m learning how to balance routines and responsibilities with adventure, family time, and meaningful experiences. Here’s why I’m choosing to make my life more interesting on purpose—and letting the chores wait sometimes.
Training a Therapy Dog: What My Puppy Is Teaching Me About Purpose
I never expected my puppy to teach me so much about purpose. Cedar may have started out as our Chief Happiness Officer, but now she’s training to become a therapy dog—and apparently, training a dog means training the humans, too.
How Organizing My Office Helped Me Rediscover Joy - with a Create Room DreamBox
What started as an office cleanout became something much bigger. In this personal story, I share how organizing my creative workspace, investing in a DreamBox, and making room for joy helped me move past overwhelm and recommit to my dreams for Finch & Fern.
What I learned as a First-Time Podcast Guest.
From public speaking to podcasting, Nicole shares how taking the first step toward telling her suicide loss story became an unexpected milestone in healing. In this deeply personal post, she reflects on grief after losing her father to suicide, overcoming the fear of sharing vulnerable experiences, and using podcasts to advocate for suicide prevention, hope, and connection. If you've ever wondered whether your story matters, this post is a reminder that healing can begin one conversation at a time.
The Earrings Were Never the Point
How a simple creative hobby became Finch & Fern—and a mission to Wear Hope. Share Hope.
The Sunrise That Changed Everything
The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk didn't erase my grief, but it gave me something I desperately needed: hope, community, and a way to honor my dad by helping others.
I Stopped Chasing Goals. I Started Chasing Stories.
What if, instead of making another list of goals, you created a Bingo card filled with adventures, meaningful experiences, and unforgettable memories? Discover how a simple 2026 Bingo Card inspired me to swap pressure for possibility, embrace a year of living boldly, and chase experiences worth remembering—from sleeping in a treehouse to dining with 130 sea lions. If you're looking for a fun alternative to New Year's resolutions or a creative way to live more intentionally, this just might inspire your next adventure.
Because HOPE is worth showing up for.
I sold just $49 at a recent craft fair, but I left feeling like I'd had one of my most successful weekends yet. Here's why I believe some of our greatest victories never show up on a sales report.