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December 2, 2024 · 2:15 pm

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Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico, Volume 4: Discovering the Healing Power of Native Blossoming Plants (Dec 2-6)
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A Woman’s Survival Guide to Shopping in Rural Mexico (Nov 29-Dec 3)
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Playing Tourist in Mexico: A Collection of Adventures from Women Traveling in Mexico (Nov 28 – Dec 2)
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La Yacata Revolution: How NOT to Buy a Piece of Heaven in Mexico (Dec 1-5)
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Abuelita ¿Qué Vamos A Hacer Hoy? Let’s Make Rosca de Reyes! (Bilingual Edition) (Nov 30-Dec 4)
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Make It Happen 2024

I like to start out the year with some definite intentions, not necessarily resolutions, and here’s what I’ve got planned for 2024.

Writing

Somehow, I STILL have 13 WIPs (works in progress) even after publishing six books last year. I’d like to get another six done this year, which means I need to do better about organizing my time. I spent a lot of time being an employee rather than a writer in 2023, and although it helped further other goals, it did not do much for me as a writer. (Read more in WIPs 2024–Challenge Accepted)

So, my concrete goal is to complete one book in each of my series (A Woman’s Survival Guide, Herbs, Mexican Apothecary, Animal Antics, La Yacata, Women in the Bible).

La Yacata

The renewed actions towards getting utilities have been taking up a lot of my time. The ultimate goal, of course, is to have said utilities. The projects that I think we can handle this year are the legalization of the pozo (well) and the ok to proceed with the electricity from CFE. (Read about the latest in La Yacata Revolution)

Construction on my son’s house is also high on the priority list. In 2023, we managed to get the second and third-floor building parts finished, which were some of the most expensive projects. In 2024, the bathroom, kitchen, and wall finishing are on the project agenda. Depending on finances, the final two actions before habitation (windows and flooring) may or may not get done. (Read about the latest project here.)

Self-Care

The third category that I will be attending to in 2024 is self-care, ‘cuz if mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. The last couple of months in 2023 saw a dip in exercise that I’m determined to bring back up to snuff. I also set up a reading challenge for myself. My plants didn’t do so well last year, so I’d like to spend more time tending to them. And finally, that pool where I can float and drown my sorrows will be in use as soon as the temperatures permit it.

How About Some FREEBIES????

I don’t know about you, but things being what they are lately mean I don’t have a lot of cash right now. There’s a lot of pressure to BUY something with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holidays, and welp, just not gonna happen this year.

So, since I figure some of you are in the same boat as me, I thought I’d offer several of my ebooks for FREE this weekend. That way, you can have the “virtual shopping experience” and not spend a dime.