Hi Reader! I’m beyond excited (and a little emotional) seeing this small business milestone come to life. Every order, every review, every message means the world. The 100th order is getting a surprise gift as my way of saying THANK YOU — and truly, this celebration belongs to all of you who’ve supported my dream. Every click, share, and purchase has helped me grow a dream that started at my kitchen table. Thank you for believing in small businesses, for loving home design, and for supporting...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I’m thrilled to share that this HOUSE | your HOME Etsy Shop is about to reach its 100th Etsy sale! As a thank-you, I’ll be gifting something special to my 100th customer — maybe one of my favorite digital bundles or a surprise mailed goodie. WILL IT BE YOU?!?! https://thishouseyourhome.etsy.com If you’ve had your eye on a planner, design guide, or printable, now’s the perfect time to grab it and join the celebration! Excited for what's next, P.S. If you haven't checked out my new...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Oops — I Missed October! Here’s Both Checklists + Exciting News Hi Reader! I owe you a quick apology — I completely missed sending out the October Home Maintenance Checklist! 😅 October slipped away faster than I could catch it… because I was fully immersed in opening my brand-new Etsy shop, Write It Down Society 🎉 It’s a creative extension of everything I already love sharing here — beautiful and functional notebooks, journals, and stationery designed to help you stay inspired, organized, and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This is it! At midnight tonight, the doors close on the Ultimate Family Productivity Bundle—and it won’t be coming back. That means this is your last chance to grab 26 incredible resources (including my Home Maintenance Digital Bundle) worth over $438, all for just $25. These tools were created by real women who get it—busy families, full schedules, and the constant juggle between home, work, and life. And they’re all designed to make your days feel lighter, your routines simpler,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Yesterday there were an AWS outage in the US, which caused issues for hundreds of businesses, websites and others around the world. Luckily they've been able to restore everything. But because this affected when you received emails - and whether or not you received them at all, either from us or others during the whole day of yesterday, we've decided to extend the early bird bonus until tomorrow, Wednesday at 11:59AM. If you've been thinking about the Ultimate Family Productivity...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It’s launch day! 🎉 The Ultimate Family Productivity Bundle is officially live—and I’m so excited to finally share this with you. Inside, you’ll find 26 incredible family-friendly tools (including my Home Maintenance Digital Bundle!)—all designed to help your home and routines feel lighter, calmer, and easier to manage. ✨ Because real productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about creating systems that support your life, not steal your energy. This collection is your all-in-one...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Whenever I create a new guide, checklist, or planner for homeowners, there’s one belief that guides everything I do: ✨ Every homeowner deserves simple, actionable tools that make their home that not only feel doable—but actually are. Because I know how it feels to live in a home that’s always asking something from you. Another repair. Another to-do. Another weekend project that somehow multiplies. That’s why I design every resource inside this HOUSE | your HOME to help you take...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
We’re at the Chicagoland Buddy Walk—and I’m so excited to officially launch my new Emergency Care Guides. These books were born from my family’s real-life journey raising and now caring for an adult daughter with Down syndrome and autism. They’re practical, heartfelt, and designed to help families like ours feel prepared for the unexpected. 👉 Donate to support inclusion: https://charity.pledgeit.org/ChiBuddyWalk2025/@ValerieM 👉 Shop my books:...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! For many years my family and I have participated in the Chicagoland Buddy Walk. Since the pandemic, we haven't gotten back into it. This year, we’re back!! 🎉 But not in our usual way… As some of you know, my oldest daughter has Down syndrome and autism. She’s now 20 years old, which means our family has stepped into a new season—caring for an adult with special needs. While this feels normal for us, it’s definitely a different journey than the typical American family. That brings...
2 months ago • 1 min read