As we hover around the 4th of July, those of us in the US are, whether we like it or not, beset by fireworks at all hours. So I thought it only fitting this week to talk about building another sort of arsenal…that of a less combustible and …
Ch Ch Ch Changes?
Happy Indie Tuesday! As I continue putting together an awesome lineup for you for the summer (which will kick off next week!), I am considering some other additions to the site which will give you more weekly content! I would like to continue using Tuesdays to feature interviews with Indie …
Indie…Toward a Definition
Today I would like to digress a little, not for lack of indie interviews to share with you (I have all sorts of fabulous indie all-stars lined up this summer), but because sometimes there is more to say. Before I started Indie Maven – and definitely since – I’ve been …
Market Gains
For those of us that don’t live in ever-temperate climates, summer approaches and with it, the wonder of farmers’ markets and produce stands. In the mitten, I am lucky to be surrounded by such places in summer and fall – the season is still young, however, and some of …
Etsy?
My Dad was the king of cheesy but endearing adages. One of these was used frequently enough that the question portion was enough to make the point: “You know what happens when you assume?” The answer of course being: “You make an ass out of you and me” (ass+u+me ; …













