If you’ve been around Bits of Love & Life for a while, you might’ve caught glimpses of a little thing my son and I do called Burger Bounce. And if you’re new here… welcome! Let me tell you what it’s all about and why it means more than just burgers. Burger Bounce started as a … More Burger Bounce: A Tasty Tradition with a Meaningful Twist
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
This year, as part of celebrating my 50th birthday, Joel and I decided to take a much-needed week-long road trip – our first ever just the two of us. It wasn’t just a getaway; it was a chance to enjoy the moment, explore new places, and think about how far we’ve come. We kicked off … More Road Trip Through the Smokey Mountains: A Perfect Getaway
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…
When my kids were little, I stayed at home with them. Well, ‘stay at home’ is maybe not the correct terminology because we (I) rarely stayed at home. I volunteered at their school and we were constantly doing things with friends like having playdates – moms and kids 🙂 One thing I didn’t do very … More Stay at Home Camp
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
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