☀️ The June Tip Jar: Iced Coffee, Inbox Boundaries & Intentional Ease

Before we get into this month’s Tip Jar, I wanted to give you a little context. Yep, you really are getting two emails from me this week—not because I’ve lost track (though that’s always possible), but because there was something I felt called to share that couldn’t wait. And since this was already the scheduled week for the Tip Jar, well… you’re getting both. Be watching for the second email on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Also, a heads-up that’s a little bittersweet: there are only two more Tip Jar editions coming. When August hits, you’ll have a full year’s worth of monthly goodies—AI prompts, blog ideas, business tips, personal reminders, tech tools, and tiny nudges to take care of yourself while building what you’re building.

I’ve loved creating this for you. And while this chapter is wrapping up, something new is taking shape... the Ink & Ether Society ...a space that’s already starting to feel like home. I’ll share more about that soon, but for now, just know this: you’re not being left behind. You’re being invited deeper in.

💡 AI Prompts: Set It and Sun It

Whether you’re taking time off, shifting into summer hours, or just craving more ease, these AI prompts are here to lighten your load. Copy, paste, and let ChatGPT help you make summer feel less scrambled and more supported.

• “Help me create a fun, sun-soaked autoresponder that sets clear client expectations and shows off my personality.”

Great for setting boundaries and keeping your brand vibe intact while you're away or working lighter hours.

• “Generate 3 ideas for low-lift digital offers I can promote during summer without needing to show up live.”

Use this to brainstorm passive-ish offers—think templates, recordings, or mini email-based courses.

• “What are 5 workflows I can simplify or automate this summer to make space for rest and creativity?”

Perfect for uncovering hidden bottlenecks and handing a few things off to tech (or even to future you).

✍️ Blog Post Ideas: Sunshine Stories & Summer Vibes

No one wants to read a hard-sell post in June. These blog ideas are lighter, warmer, and give you the chance to connect through stories, reflection, or just a bit of summer playfulness.

1. What Summer Teaches Me About [Your Thing]
2. My Summer Bucket List—And Why Your Biz Should Have One Too
3. The Lazy Day List: 5 Things I’m Letting Go of This Season
4. If My Work Were a Summer Camp…
5. Behind the Scenes: What Summer Looks Like in My Business

📣 Marketing Tip: Bundle the Breezy Way

Not everything has to be new. Gather your favorite evergreen freebies, blogs, or mini offers into a “Summer Survival Kit.” Give it a seasonal name, fresh cover image, and a short landing page. Voilà—list-building with zero burnout.

📱 Social Media Idea: Summer Mode Activated

Show your human side. Post your “Summer Hours” with a twist: include your go-to iced drink, your current read, or the playlist powering your slow mornings. Invite your audience to share theirs—it’s connection, not content.

🎥 Video Tip: The Beach Chair Series

You don’t need a ring light or perfect hair. Record a few 60-second tips or reflections from your porch, garden, or hammock. Raw and real wins right now.

🌱 Business Growth Tip: Mid-Year Momentum, Gently

You don’t need a full-blown strategy session. Set aside one quiet afternoon to reflect:

→ What’s growing well?

→ What’s draining you?

→ What might need repotting or pruning?

Growth can be quiet, too.

💭 Personal Development Tip: Try a Digital Sabbath

Log out. Just for a day. The clarity that comes from a quiet inbox and no scroll holes? Game-changing. Let your nervous system stretch out a little.

🤝 Client Relationship Tip: A Summer Hello

A short, genuine “how’s your summer starting?” email can go a long way. Ask if their priorities have shifted—and if there’s a way you can show up better for them this season.

🏖️ Work-Life Balance Tip: Create Summer Boundaries That Stick

Consider “No-Meeting Fridays.” Or a rule that no laptop opens before 10 a.m. Summer boundaries don’t have to mean less business—they can mean better business

💸 Managing Finances Tip: The Slow Season Fund

If extra money comes in this month, don’t rush to reinvest it. Set aside even a small amount to pad those slower weeks in August. That little buffer can bring big peace.

🧰 Tech Tool Tip: Bubbles

Bubbles is your new summer sidekick. Record quick screen shares, feedback, or updates on your own time—and let clients or collaborators respond when they can. Fewer meetings, more margin.

That's it for our June Tip Jar. Take what you need and toss the rest in your metaphorical beach bag, and remember: it’s okay to pause, slow down, or even do nothing for a while. Your business doesn’t need your burnout, it needs your brilliance.

🧴Sending SPF, sanity, and a reminder that ease is productive,



🍹 Want a little extra income without sacrificing your sunshine and sangria?

Fun to Funds is your no-fluff guide to seasonal side hustles that are actually doable—especially when you don’t want to be glued to your laptop all summer. Whether you're looking to test a new offer or just cover a few extra expenses, these ideas are designed to be profitable and feel fun.

☀️ Snag your copy here for $19.95 and make your summer work for you.

Feeling the Burn(out)? Start Here!

If you’ve been feeling like work is draining more than it’s giving, this page is your reset button.

It’s a quiet rebellion against hustle culture, burnout, and success that costs too much.

👉 Success Without Burnout

🌊 Share the Summer Love

Know someone who’s also trying to keep things light and aligned this summer? Forward this Tip Jar to them or drop it in their DMs. We all deserve biz advice that feels like iced tea on the porch.

📩 Why You’re Getting This Breezy Little Note

At some point, you signed up for thoughtful biz tips, AI tricks, and small shifts that make a big difference—or you grabbed one of my products or services. I’m so glad you did. If this isn’t your thing anymore, no hard feelings—you can update your preferences below. Either way, I’m grateful you’re here.