When I started The Orphaned Earring in 2011, I invested thousands of hours and hundreds of dollars because I felt that I had a good charitable idea that could not only help children in need but also fulfill my desire of having a greater purpose in life. It was because of that feeling that I worked non-stop to materialize my dream and without knowing it, I easily fell in the trap of overdoing it. I made the mistake of working so hard that I lost sight of myself. At some point

There’s that old saying that goes, “It’s the little things in life that count.” I’m sure we have all experienced more than enough moments when those words ring so true. When I was a young teenager, I went shopping with my mom to her favorite department store, JC Penny, in search of some good clearance deals. After she rummaged through the racks and found a few good items, we made our way to the register to pay. As we reached the counter, my eyes were transfixed on a JCP promo