Published inHuman Parts·Jun 11, 2019Member-onlyMaking Donuts on Live TV Is a NightmareYears of watching the Food Network didn’t prepare me to compete on one of their shows — Like many, many others, I was sucked into the world of cooking around the time the Food Network burst on to the scene. The year was 1995 and I was a chunky 14-year-old girl obsessed with watching Bobby Flay make his treats on TV. My parents had long since given…Food7 min readFood7 min read
Jan 24, 2019Member-only5 Reason Why Raising Your Kid in a Van is the Best!I keep seeing the question “Can I live on the road with a baby?” popping up all over the internet. From Facebook Groups to Google searches, people all over are looking for alternative ways to raise their children. In my opinion, not only is it OK to have a kid…Parenting8 min readParenting8 min read
Dec 9, 2018Member-onlyVan Life or Boat Life- The Great DebateWant to live an Instagram worthy life, but can’t decide what is best for you? Maybe you saw how cool those tiny home trailers looked, but got scared away by zoning concerns. Or, maybe you saw a tricked out school bus, but then choked on your Kool-Aid when you saw…Travel6 min readTravel6 min read
Jul 2, 2018Member-onlyAm I Too Soft for Freelancing?Don’t feed the trolls, kids. — I spent last Saturday dealing with the realities of putting SIXTY-SEVEN hours into a project, only to have the author I was narrating for completely lose his mind when it came time to pay me. I’ve had my fair share of abuse coming from working in professional kitchens, but this…Entrepreneurship7 min readEntrepreneurship7 min read
Jun 8, 2018Member-onlyThe Urge to End itThe ramblings of someone who is now contemplating the complexities of suicide at 8am. — Every morning I follow the routine of rolling over and checking my email for the latest news. This morning was a little different however, because this morning’s news revealed Anthony Bourdain’s suicide. There is an outpouring of support and remembrances all over my Facebook feed, as I’m sure there is…Depression4 min readDepression4 min read
Jun 6, 2018Member-onlyWriting Your First Guest Blog PostOr, how writing for another person’s blog is way different than writing for your own. — Duh! I had the pleasure of writing my first guest post a few weeks ago and this week, it finally went live. In keeping with the SEO nightmare theme that has been Vancognito, I was advised by several people that I needed to start writing some guest posts to boost…SEO4 min readSEO4 min read
Jun 5, 2018Member-onlyImposter Syndrome is Real…And how I’m not going to let it get me down! — I feel like a balled up sack of human garbage 99.8% of the time. I’m 37 years old, and for housing, I split my time between an old van and a rotting wood boat. My diet is predominantly cheese based. …Imposter Syndrome5 min readImposter Syndrome5 min read
May 12, 2018Member-onlyHow to Deal with Your Toxic Relationship on Mother’s DayAh, Mother’s Day! A day for getting up early, making pancakes, and surprising your mom with a luxurious breakfast in bed. If you’re an adult, maybe it’s sending flowers, or splurging on a trip to a day spa. …Love6 min readLove6 min read
May 12, 2018Member-onlyMaybe It’s Not a Race Thing At AllMaybe you’re just an asshole — This is a tricky one to write, guys. Tricky indeed. There are some subjects that I believe are taboo to write about. I am a white woman, so for me one of the subjects I tend to stay away from is racism. First, a loud and proud proclamation… Racists are…Racism6 min readRacism6 min read
May 6, 2018Member-onlyThe Exciting World of Blog Post TheftIn my never-ending quest to learn more about the magic of SEO, I discovered that my posts are being copied all over the damn place. — I posted an article a few weeks ago about the Importance of SEO and how it was making me want to gouge my eyes out. A lot of people commented on that one and it became clear to me that my biggest issue was my lack of backlinks. The Importance of SEO And why it makes me want to gouge my eyes outmedium.comSEO4 min readSEO4 min read
