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Musings on creativity, simplicity, and doing good work.

September Writing Calisthenics

September 16, 2014

The Path to Forgiveness

Worthiness, Forgiveness & Creativity

August 6, 2014

Tell a Story

What story can you tell to simplify your creative project?

June 29, 2014

The Magician

Holding on to your creative dreams

May 30, 2014

Get Inspired

Get Inspired: Get Going, Flowing and Simplify Your Next Creative Project

May 1, 2014

Composting Made Simple

Composting Made Simple: An Illustrated Guide

April 15, 2014

2. Don't Make Users Think

Don’t Make Your User’s Think (and simplify your creative project at the same time)

March 30, 2014

1. Follow a Clear Process

Follow a Clear Process: An Uber-Basic Way To Simplify Your Next Creative Project

March 24, 2014

Ways to Simplify Your Next Creative Project

5 Uber-Basic Ways to Simplify Your Next Creative Project

March 14, 2014

What's happening around here...

Finding the center

Finding the center

Raining inside and out @fertilegroundworks

Raining inside and out @fertilegroundworks

The garden beds and I are wintering. sarahmattern.

The garden beds and I are wintering. sarahmattern.com/blog
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And also! If you’re in the Livermore area, check out the Fertile GroundWorks Plant Sale Fundraiser at fertilegroundworks.org/plant-sale and let us start some plants for your spring garden!

Want to support a good cause today? Consider don

Want to support a good cause today?

Consider donating to Fertile GroundWorks, a nonprofit that encourages, empowers, and teaches community members like me to grow healthy, nutritious food, organically and sustainably.

Today the Community Health & Education Foundation (CHEF) will generously match $1 for every $2 donated up to $5K for participating non-profits.

Donate here: https://chefgivingcommunity.org/GT2021

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Happy fall! I sure hope you’re doing well out th

Happy fall! I sure hope you’re doing well out there. Musings on smile files, intrinsic marketing, and fall are up at sarahmattern.com/blog

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Today must be Brag About My Clients Day because I

Today must be Brag About My Clients Day because I have another recommendation for you. Julian Stitick founded @thecastironbabe with a mission. She aims to extend her professional coaching career to help simplify family life and bring delicious food, positivity, and life skills to all. Her kind heart and deep soul are evident in all she does, including her YouTube show, which includes segments on kid-friendly cooking, travel, and strategies for happy families. There’s lots more in the works, so if this resonates, follow @thecastironbabe and sign up at castironbabe.com. Cast Iron Babe also supports the good work of No Kid Hungry, helping ensure every child in the US has access to healthy food.

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