July Zoomed By… and I’m Still Hustling

Holy cow—did anyone else blink and miss July? I swear it was just the 4th, and now people (my son Aiden) are already whispering about Christmas. 😳

On the job front, I’m still searching for the right fit. If you're local to Oviedo, FL and hear of anything in customer service, non-profits, sustainability, or medical scheduling, please send it my way! I’m also open to volunteer work if it helps me get a foot in the door. Last Friday was a busy one—I had three interviews (two in person and one video). Can I just say… video interviews are not my jam. Sure, it saves time for everyone, but I’d so much rather talk to a real, live human than record myself talking into the void. 🫠

While I’ve been home, I’ve been cooking up something exciting—a sustainable business idea. I’m not ready to share all the details yet (mostly because I tend to jump in headfirst when I’m excited, and I’m trying to be more strategic this time 😅). The business plan is ready, and now I’m working on funding. If you’ve got a long-lost billionaire aunt who wants to adopt a 47-year-old, I’m available!

💧 This Month’s Sustainable Swap: SodaStream

One swap I made a while back that’s truly stuck is using a SodaStream with refillable bottles. Total game-changer! I used to buy way too many bottles of bubbly water (and sodas), and with three of us in the house loving fizzy drinks, we were easily going through six bottles a day. That’s a lot of plastic and a lot of money. A bubbly water recipe that I made up is: about 1/4 cup lite pineapple juice, bubbly water, coconut flavoring and cherry flavoring. Mix them together and pour over ice. So GOOD! 

Now? We make it at home, flavor it ourselves, and reuse the same bottles. Less waste, more savings. 💚 Win-win.

💡 Sustainability Fact of the Week:

🚿 You could save 16 gallons of water per person, per day by showering instead of taking a bath. (Source: Phila Gov)

I’ve been a fast-shower kind of girl ever since Army training. Long, hot baths sound lovely… but a quick shower is faster, cleaner, and eco-friendlier. How about you—team bath or team shower?

Let me know what swaps you’ve been trying lately! 👇 I love hearing your wins (and fails—because let’s be real, we all have them). Until next time—slow down, breathe deep, and do your best. That’s enough.