I started So Not Niche over a year ago. Mostly so I could have a place to talk to myself and not seem crazy. It grew a little, and it need a label, so I settled on "creative lifestyle blog". Which was crazier than talking to myself because I don't even know what the hell my lifestyle is.
Could I even do a lifestyle blog? I mean, I don't write about the usual lifestyle topics because:
Trying to figure out what to turn this blog into was about as depressing as taking one of those "Which Character from X Book are You?" quizzes and getting labeled as the character who was only mentioned twice in the series.
I realized I honestly don't "fit" into any of the usual boxes (or stereotypes). So this blog is sort of a celebration of that fact, where I can share my thoughts, tutorials and tips on:
And not fitting into little ticky-tacky boxes. (Sometimes on purpose.)
My goal is that you will find something either helpful, amusing, or relatable in my posts.
Could I even do a lifestyle blog? I mean, I don't write about the usual lifestyle topics because:
- I don't travel anywhere at the moment.
- Fashion for me is choosing between ripped jeans or non-ripped jeans.
- My knowledge of beauty products ends with which dollar store nail polish will last through washing dishes.
- And here is my one cooking post. Which sums up why I don't write cooking posts.
Trying to figure out what to turn this blog into was about as depressing as taking one of those "Which Character from X Book are You?" quizzes and getting labeled as the character who was only mentioned twice in the series.
I realized I honestly don't "fit" into any of the usual boxes (or stereotypes). So this blog is sort of a celebration of that fact, where I can share my thoughts, tutorials and tips on:
- Art
- Books and reading
- Money
- Working from home
- Being a (non-Pinterest-worthy) mom
- Homemaking
- Gardening
And not fitting into little ticky-tacky boxes. (Sometimes on purpose.)
My goal is that you will find something either helpful, amusing, or relatable in my posts.
Hanging out with my Garfield collection.
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I have my books
And my poetry to protect me
I am shielded in my armor
Hiding in my room, safe within my womb
I touch no one and no one touches me--
--Simon and Garfunkel
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The Basics of About Me: I'm a thirty-something-ish mom of three ( including a set of twin girls). I'm a moderate liberal living in a red state (rural Oklahoma). I love the state itself but get frustrated with the mindset here quite often! I homeschool my daughters to provide them with a progressive education and a good dose of girl power. ( I was homeschooled too after third grade and I loved it!) I've been married to a biker for 8 years and there is a 20 year age gap between us. We are pretty much opposites but we still get along and agree to disagree on most controversial topics (except who is responsible for refilling the toilet paper roller). I have two acres just outside a very small town and a fixer-upper house that is falling down faster than we can fix her up. We own 10 chickens and a 5 year old fish and in the warmer months I plant flowers and watch storms. When I'm not blogging on my three blogs, I'm drawing or illustrating or I'm cleaning the house (again). I'm probably listening to Simon and Garfunkel, David Bowie or Tom Petty. I also love writing short stories, reading good books, organizing, making lists, Star Wars, Criminal Minds, Pinterest, crocheting, embroidery, home improvement and randomly texting my mother at 2 am with whatever hilarious thought I've just had. Things I Don't Like: Talking on the phone Scheduling appointments Unexpected visitors Peanut butter Non-perforated packages that say "Tear Here". (Lying jerks.) Hopefully, we can still be friends! I love to hear your opinions and thoughts too, so share a comment or send me to your blog. :) And if you sign up for my newsletter I promise to forget to email it to you on a regular basis. But when I do remember, it will have free printables, so there's that. |
About Me
Hi, I'm Jayme--a slightly off-beat artist, blogger, creative, and mother of three (including twin toddlers). I'm also a really, really nice person...most of the time. (On other days I want to be Darth Vader and rule the universe with lots of helpful minions.)
Miscellaneous Me: I have three daughters. I'm a twin mom. I've been a Stars Wars fan for 32 years. I like grunge jeans. I miss bell-bottoms. Halloween is my holiday. I have small anxiety attacks when I have to talk on the phone. I hate driving. I detest peanut butter, coffee and blueberries. I was homeschooled. I work with the National Weather Service as a registered storm spotter. I like to draw random cartoons and share them, because I am addicted to making people laugh (or at least smile).
Over the years, I thought I wanted to be an artist (nailed it), a geologist, a paleobotanist, a tarot card reader (epic fail), a chef, a biographer, a midwife, and an evil overlord (still working on this one). I've studied extensively for all of it.
I believe in ghosts. I'm a workaholic and neat freak. I've almost read my way through the banned book list. My colors will always be neons. When I'm not writing or drawing, working online or teaching I'm probably cleaning, organizing, growing flowers, taking photos, watching crime shows, remodeling/redecorating my house reading a book, inventing recipes, riding with my husband on the bike or trying to do good stuff for other people.
And I also have chickens.
Over the years, I thought I wanted to be an artist (nailed it), a geologist, a paleobotanist, a tarot card reader (epic fail), a chef, a biographer, a midwife, and an evil overlord (still working on this one). I've studied extensively for all of it.
I believe in ghosts. I'm a workaholic and neat freak. I've almost read my way through the banned book list. My colors will always be neons. When I'm not writing or drawing, working online or teaching I'm probably cleaning, organizing, growing flowers, taking photos, watching crime shows, remodeling/redecorating my house reading a book, inventing recipes, riding with my husband on the bike or trying to do good stuff for other people.
And I also have chickens.
Giving Back
We are big on humanitarianism and charity, and my cause is using artwork to help give back to the world. Mostly, using art to fight poverty. Whenever you buy anything with my art or designs on it, 25% is donated to charities and organizations to help low income families and others in need.
Thank you for helping us help others in need!
Thank you for helping us help others in need!
