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Taking a Break: Rediscovering Creativity and Small Business Gems<\/strong><\/p>

Let\u2019s be honest\u2014sometimes, you just need to hit pause on the daily grind. That\u2019s exactly what I did recently, stepping away from my full-time job for a little breather. And wow, what a difference it makes! Suddenly, I had time to tinker with my website (finally!) and, even better, to go on a little adventure exploring the world of small businesses online.<\/p>

Isn\u2019t it amazing how much talent is out there? Seriously, I\u2019m always blown away by the creativity and passion people pour into their work. It\u2019s all just a click away\u2014if only Google and the other search engines would shine their spotlight on these hidden gems a bit more often!<\/p>

One of my absolute favourite finds during this little break has been Prints by Millie<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. If you\u2019re a sucker for scrumptious stationery, adorable cards, or quirky enamel pins, you\u2019re in for a treat. Millie\u2019s shop is a treasure trove of beautifully designed goodies that just make you want to write more letters, send more cards, and pin cute things to every jacket\/bag you own.<\/p>

But wait, there\u2019s more! Millie isn\u2019t just a whiz at creating gorgeous products\u2014she\u2019s also a content queen. Her YouTube channel is packed with fabulous videos, from behind-the-scenes peeks to creative tutorials. It\u2019s the kind of content that makes you want to grab your own pens and paper and start making something beautiful. <\/p>

So, if you\u2019re looking for a little inspiration (or just an excuse to treat yourself to some new stationery), definitely check out Prints by Millie. And don\u2019t forget to have a watch of her YouTube channel\u2014you might just find your next creative spark!<\/p>

Taking a break has reminded me how important it is to support small businesses and celebrate the amazing talent all around us. Who knows what other gems are waiting to be discovered?<\/p>

This Summer break has also helped me spend time exploring Canva which I accidently purchased an entire year of a few months back (damn those auto-purchase after trial periods). I am yet to get to grips with everything it does, but it really helped me do a logo and brand the webside. I realised after it is very close to my favourite Rhubarb and Custard favourite sweet and newly found pink sparky wine. Happy Summer Hoildays indeedy.<\/p>

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