From 2012 to 2014, I wrote a personal blog called "anniemade." 

As I share in my book, Permission to Try, this little blog helped me switch careers, start a business, and discover great purpose. 

Please enjoy the Featured Archive of posts provided below (until I take up personal blogging again!)

Business Blog Posts + Advice

I currently host a video interview / blog series for service-based business owners (especially coaches and consultants) called “Branding with Friends.” Find it over at Greatest Story Creative.

Featured
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Watermelon Cake or How to Fake Out Your Friends with Something Healthy
DIY Typography Dresser Makeover
DIY Typography Dresser Makeover
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Gluten-Free Oreo Brownie Cake Trifle
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Zoodles and Meat Sauce!
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Gluten-Free Apple Slab Pie - the easiest pie to serve ever
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Best Ever Deep Dish Brownies
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Our Cross-Country Move: How to get Amazon and other stores to pay for your move and clean out your house
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Our Cross-Country Move: 10 Tips to Sell Everything You Own and Avoid a (Traditional) Yard Sale
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Barbara Day 2013: The Famous Mexican Dip
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DIY White Seamless Photography for only $7
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Zucchini "Potato" Skins
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DIY Anniversary Number Photo Project + Free Template
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Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream Doughnut Waffles
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Reader Project: State-Inspired Tile Doormat
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"Blue Man" Blueberry Lemon Sangria inspired by Arrested Development
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A Personalized "Mom and Dad" Cross-Stitch for a Baby Nursery
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Featured today on Ruffled: The Aisle File - DIY Engagement Gift
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Quick and Yummy Appetizer: Crab and Artichoke Dip
How to throw a Favorite Things Party + Free Printables
How to throw a Favorite Things Party + Free Printables
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Favorite Things Party: Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Sangria Recipe
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Broiled Parmesan Lemon Tilapia
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DIY Interchangeable Fabric Frame
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Designing our Custom Chuppah
Popcorn Week: Loaded Baked Potato Popcorn
Popcorn Week: Loaded Baked Potato Popcorn
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Two Cheese Italian Stuffed Zucchini
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Deliciously Soft and Chewy - Ultimate Sugar Cookies
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Honorary Bridesmaids Invitations + Free Printable
DIY Photostrip Magnet Save the Dates + Free Templates
DIY Photostrip Magnet Save the Dates + Free Templates