Welcome to
liveli-hood blog
a blog about making sh!t happen
Live-li-hood
/ˈlīvlēˌho͝od/ n.
A means of securing the necessities of life.
When passion and livelihood are aligned, beautiful things happen.
Welcome to Liveli-hood!
Welcome to Liveli-hood, a blog about making sh!t happen, brought to you by the boss babes at Liveli Planner.
Livelihood is everything we do. From the time our alarm goes off to the time we close our eyes at the end of the day, everything in between is in pursuit of the necessities of life, be those money, food, and shelter, or love, joy, and fulfillment.
But with the hustle of everyday life, we all share in the struggle to make time for the things that matter most. Liveli-hood is a community of women helping women to take back their time, to make room for what is most important to them, and to use time to achieve their goals.
Liveli-hood is brought to you by the creators of Liveli Planner. At Liveli Planner, we help people make the most of their time so they can achieve their goals, build deeper relationships, and lead healthy and happy lives.
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