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Hello Friends! It feels good to be back here, in this little corner of the internet where we can slow down, breathe deep, and connect. Life has been full lately. Good. Busy. Beautiful. Hard. Maybe yours has been too. This month, I’m easing back into my creative rhythm. No big announcements, just a quiet invitation … More 5 Ways to Bloom Where You’re Planted
Over the last few years, I’ve picked up some new habits that have truly transformed my life. From basic self-care to being more mindful about what I eat, these changes haven’t just helped me lose weight—they’ve completely reshaped how I see the world. Every small adjustment feels like laying down another brick on the path … More Embracing the Change: A Week-Long Getaway Showed Me My Growth
In my last post, I shared the small but powerful steps I’ve taken to build a morning routine that sets the tone for my day. These habits have become the backbone of my transformation journey, helping me approach each day with intention and focus. As I turned 50 this July, I wanted to push myself … More My 50th Birthday Month Challenge
My journey towards self-care didn’t start with a single epiphany but a series of small, seemingly unrelated decisions that, over time, began to shape a healthier and more mindful lifestyle. Looking back, I now realize that one of my earliest acts of self-care began in 2009 when I decided to cut out soda from my … More Small Steps Toward Big Changes
It seems both surreal and heartwarming to be writing again after a hiatus that seemed to stretch for years. As I sit here, I’m filled with gratitude for the journey that has brought me to this space… a journey of rediscovery, growth, and an unwavering commitment to love; especially of myself! You might be wondering … More Reintroducing Bits of Love & Life – A Journey of Rediscovery
Loving on your people… even after they move out? Well, yes! If you know me, you know that my kids moving out on their own will not deter me from being the quirky, over-the-top mom. So my oldest moved out this past fall and while it’s been an adjustment, it’s actually been a fairly smooth … More Loving on Your People…
How is everyone doing? The state the world is in is very scary and something none of us have ever experienced in our lifetime. We are in unprecedented territory and I wanted to check in and see if any of you are feeling the same way. The last blog post about me (I wrote with … More What About Me? – Update
So there’s lots of new faces around here. I’ve been encourage to do an “Introduction to me” post. Here’s the problem I’ve always had with that… who am I? If I don’t know, how can I share with others? I start talking about myself and end up talking about my kids every time. Why? Because … More What About Me?
Don’t be busy. Be productive. Have you heard this before? This was always me! So much of my life was me thinking I had to be busy. Something always had to be going on for me to feel accomplished. I’m not sure if it was mom guilt, SAHM guilt, or something else; but the older … More Busy or Productive – Which One Are You?
One of the things I always did while raising my kids was really try to intentionally take an interest in things that interested them. So many times it’s easy to put them in a sport or activity we did as kids. Or introduce them to a hobby we are interested in. That is perfect in the … More Take an Interest
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