Book Stuff!

New Genre Unlocked!

Hopefully by now, you know that I'm a children's book author. I have an educational traveling series as well as a rhyming empowerment book. In the last year or so, I've been teasing a new book in the works in a brand new genre. Despite my inner imposter syndrome, I have officially pressed publish and… Continue reading New Genre Unlocked!

2026 HCPP

6TH Annual Homeless Care Package Project

Last year, we started on September 1st, collected donations for 2 months, and then spent the next 2 months packing and handing out bags. I think it worked out very well doing it that way, so we're back again! I'm about a week late just because I was traveling last weekend. We're officially kicking off… Continue reading 6TH Annual Homeless Care Package Project

2025 HCPP

5TH Annual Homeless Care Package Project

If you're thinking "wow I can't believe it's already that time of year again", you're not completely wrong. Historically, I've started this project in October or November. However, I'm trying something new this year and starting in September! Last year, I had asked if we should start a month earlier so we could get the… Continue reading 5TH Annual Homeless Care Package Project

2025 Punta Cana Trip

Day 5 : Officially Home!

I’m sad to be leaving the DR after an amazing few days, but I’m happy to be heading home to my own bed and my husband. Our flight wasn’t until 1:30, but with international flights you have to get to the airport 3 hours ahead, so after some breakfast we were on our way around… Continue reading Day 5 : Officially Home!

2023 HCPP, BLOG

SUCCESS! 3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project

Almost 4 months since I announced the beginning of my 3rd Annual project, I am back with a final recap! If you've been following along for the last 3 years, you know we've done something a little different each time. The first year we gave some bags to those on the streets as well as… Continue reading SUCCESS! 3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project

Life Updates

5 Years Already + Exciting News?!

Today officially marks the five year anniversary of my move from Florida to Connecticut! On one hand it feels like I just moved here, and on the other I feel like I've been here forever. While I did give a little six month and three year update, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to celebrate… Continue reading 5 Years Already + Exciting News?!

2022 HCPP, BLOG

SUCCESS! 2nd Annual Homeless Care Package Project

Just over 3 months since I initially announced our 2nd Annual Project, and just over a month after I posted our halfway update, I am back with our final wrap up! If you don't know what the HCPP is, it is an annual project that I started in 2021. I fundraise money via social media… Continue reading SUCCESS! 2nd Annual Homeless Care Package Project

Book Stuff!

Shelly Goes to Massachusetts Releases Soon!

If you've been wondering why I haven't been giving many updates or sneak peaks on my newest release, Shelly Goes to Massachusetts, it's because my newsletter has been getting them! Anyone on my email list gets about 1 email a week and they've been including sneak peaks, giveaways, and updates. Be sure to join so… Continue reading Shelly Goes to Massachusetts Releases Soon!

2022 HCPP

2nd Annual Homeless Care Package Project!

Last year I initiated a project making homeless care packages to give out to people on the streets in Connecticut. I raised almost $1500, made 48 backpacks, and supported 2 charities in addition to handing bags out. I received a lot of positive feedback and participation, so I'm ecstatic that we are BACK for Year… Continue reading 2nd Annual Homeless Care Package Project!

2022 Chicago Trip

Day 4: My last day in Chicago

My flight isn’t until this evening so I’m headed downtown to see if I can hang out at Riverwalk. It’s pretty much the only thing I haven’t gotten to see yet that I wanted to, and that’s probably all I will have time for today anyways. There’s a bus at 9:12 coming so I wake… Continue reading Day 4: My last day in Chicago