Hey, Reader,
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Inbox noise is about to hit DEFCON 1.

We’re already in the glittery danger zone of holiday emails, flash sales, and “ONLY 3 HOURS LEFT” countdowns. It’s a lot.

So this isn’t that kind of email.

Before I share a few actually-helpful resources (freebies, real-life tools, and a quiet little offer I’m proud of), I want to remind you of the Glass Ball Theory 🪩

👉🏼 Imagine every task, priority, plan, or person in your life is a ball you're juggling. Some are rubber — like holiday dress-up days, volunteering to make extra pies, or responding to emails as they come in. If you drop them, they bounce.

👉🏼 But others are glass — your health, your peace, your people. Drop those, and they don’t recover so easily.

This has been my compass lately—along with finding rest and trust in our creator, especially this time of year when I’m tempted to overdo, overcommit, or overthink what “perfect” should look like.

So with that in mind, I’ve rounded up a few things that feel simple, helpful, and actually useful right now (no pressure, no glitter bombs):

✨ Offer Architect (50% off) — Position. Price. Package. Done. → The clarity you need to sell what you do — and charge more for it. (discount auto applies at checkout)

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🧾 Free Holiday Budget Tracker — The exact spreadsheet I use to keep our family spending sane this season. Free today for you, enjoy 🎁

📬 The List Builders Club (free) — Starting 12/1, let's grow our email lists together. I'll send you a task list each week, and let's keep each other accountable.
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🎠 Disney World Trip Planner (free) — I know this seems random, but it's not, promise. If going to Disney is on your family bucket list, click that and get it while it's free. More context further down.

With you in the thick of it,

​made in paradise​ web strategy, design & copy

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P.S: The Offer Architect is the second early-access sneak peek from my upcoming website template shop. I didn't hype this up nearly as much as it deserves. I'll let the sales page do the talking for me... if you're copying offers and undercutting on prices... you know the drill.

WEBSITES IN THE WILD

I’ve been quietly working on a little something—equal parts case study, creative outlet, and passion project. Earlier this year, I added “travel advisor” to my ever-growing hat rack.

What started with helping friends book Disney trips quickly turned into something more… and I couldn’t ignore the giant gap I noticed in how most travel agencies show up online.

Cold marketing to them isn’t my vibe—but solving problems with smart strategy and good design? Always.

So here we go. I’ll be sharing weekly updates on how I’m growing this new little side hustle, what’s working, what’s not, and real behind-the-scenes data on how it performs—total transparency, creative freedom fully engaged.

And if you want to peek at it's progress (and snag my free vacation planner), check it out HERE. She's not quite finished, but what's there is working (just... ignore if you see a little loren ipsum mixed in 🤫)

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

📖 READING: Fast Like a Girl by Dr Mindy Pelz
📺 BINGING THIS: Lately - really into art videos on Skillshare (specifically rn about Mary Blair)
🍽️ IN THE KITCHEN: Soughdough Cinnamon Rolls🔨 WORKING ON: 🔥 Website Templates (anyone want a sneak peek and early access? Hit reply and lmk!)
🖼️ SCREENSHOT OF THE WEEK: