my go-to's
Hi, I'm Kelsie, and I'm a total nerd when it comes to tech tools and productivity hacks and weird-cool creative things I find during my late-night pinterest rabbithole searches.
Take a look and find my favs and go-tos that keep me sane and organized(ish)!
Tools & Resources
Hi, I'm Kelsie, and I'm a total nerd when it comes to tech tools and productivity hacks and weird-cool creative things I find during my late-night pinterest rabbithole searches.
Take a look and find my favs and go-tos that keep me sane and organized(ish)!
Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. That means, I get a small commission if you purchase through this link. However I make it a point to only share tools and resources I truly love and use.
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Everything (almost) you need to know before styling your next Sugar Flower topped cake!
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freebies
checklists and more for cake decorating and sugar art
The Freebies
Dropbox
As much as I love storing everything in iCloud, sometimes (okay often) I run out of storage there, and that's when Dropbox comes to the rescue!
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my favorite tools
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I'm sorta obsessed with Airtable these days. There's SO MUCH you can do with it: I manage inventory, shipping, and financials in there. It's amazing. Get $10 with my link!
Airtable
Shipstation has saved me so much time and energy when it comes to packing up order! I can see everything all in one place and that's awesome.
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Shipstation
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I love how customized Dubsado is. Dubsado makes my custom order process so streamlined (and pretty). You'll get 20% off your first month or year with my link.
Dubsado
the tools
Tech tools, that is!
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Convertkit
Plann
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I've tried a few email platforms but I use ConvertKit because 1. their customer service is the BEST and 2. it's *so easy* to use. And they have a free plan!
I cannot spend all day on Instagram, so I schedule my posts in advance here. And store my fav hashtags, too. There's a free plan, or you can get $10 off with my link.
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I mean...y'all knew I'd mention Canva, right?
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Canva
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Color Joy Stock
Wondering where all the gorgeous stock photos on my website come from? This is it! And Christina did the branded photos for my website, too.
For all your website and email copy needs! The templates are gold, but the real MVP are the business organization downloads.
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The Copy Bar
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Love running a business but hate the legal side? (It's okay, me too) Don't worry - The Contract Shop® has gotcha covered!
The Contract Shop
templates!
I used Quickbooks for the longest time, but Wave is free, and I think the interface is easier to use for a non-accountant like me (but my accountant also likes it!)
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Wave
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Who doesn't love a good to-do list?! The "My Tasks" view is my business home base and there's nothing more satisfying than checking off those boxes!
Asana
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Get on the waitlist + "master your message, write your site, & launch it to SELL." You can thank Ashlyn for teaching me how to write my website!
Smooth
Operations
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I've taken courses on tactical ways to improve my biz backend, but your mindset is so important too: that's what Shawnee gave me (and my ADHD!) with this course!
Focus Formula
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This course was my jumping off point into Ashlyn's courses and wow does it pack a punch for $97. My website launch would not have been the same without this!
Primed to Launch
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I was very skeptical of Asana at first. Then I took Louise's course and unlocked so many new organizing skills! Get $500 off with my link!
Uplevel with Asana
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This program is where you'll set up your core biz systems (like Dubsado and my new obsession Airtable) with Ashley, a total systems queen. Tell her Kelsie sent you!
The Biz Blueprint
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I love the trends + strategy behind money talk. Shanna helped me take the theoretical stuff + make it happen in my own biz.
The Blueprint Model
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Get on the waitlist + "master your message, write your site, & launch it to SELL." You can thank Ashlyn for teaching me how to write my website!
Copywriting for Creatives
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Ingrid created my favorite course ever. If you're looking for a totally gorgeous + totally customizable online shop, you need this masterclass.
Showit + Woocommerce 101
Technically, i have a business degree. but these women have taught me way more about running a business in the real world than any stuffy professor
the courses
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by KC Davis
how to keep house while drowning
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by Rachel Rodgers
We should all be millionaires
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by Erin Benzakein
Discovering Dahlias
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by Jenna Kutcher
How are you, really?
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by Kindra Hall
Stories that Stick
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by Mattie James
Everyday Magic
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by Seth Godin
All Marketer Are Liars
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by Chris Voss
Never Split the Difference
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by Jacqueline Butler
Modern Sugar Flowers, vol. 2
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by Jacqueline Butler
Modern Sugar Flowers, vol. 1
books
I love a good book (audiobooks totally count!) here are some of my favs
My Reading List
This is where I go for all my fancy clothes. Date night? Wedding invite? Feelin' fancy for no reason? Time to find a dress on ThredUp! Get $10 off with my link.
Did I mention I love audiobooks?! I like using my Scribd subscription so I can pick & choose the books I "read" while I'm making flowers. Get 30 days free with my link!
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Grocery shopping gives me decision fatigue!
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ThredUp
Scribd
Natural Annie Essentials
Instacart
life hacks
The non-business stuff that keeps my life running
My Life Hacks
The day I picked up a premade meal kit is the day my life changed forever. I love cooking when the mis en place is already done! Get you a meal kit + save $150!
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Green
Chef
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Poshmark is my go-to spot to buy all my super comfy amazing Beyond Yoga athleisure wear. I work from home + I love being comfy. Get $10 off with my link.
Poshmark
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