What if the secret to enjoying Christmas isn’t doing more in December, but starting a little earlier in July? Several years ago, I changed the way I planned for the holidays, and it transformed the season from stressful to meaningful. Here’s why Christmas in July has become one of my favorite traditions. … More Why I Start Planning for Christmas Now
What feel slike a midlife crisis is actually an invitation to begin again? As I prepare to become a Grandma and made the life-changing decision to leave my full-time job, I realized I wasn’t falling apart, I was finally waking up. If you’ve been wondering what’s next, maybe your story is just beginning too. … More I Thought I Was Having a Midlife Crisis. Turns Out I Was Having a Midlife Awakening.
While organizing my craft room, I stumbled across a basket labeled “Current Projects”. The problem? Some of those projects had been sitting there for years. What I found inside wasn’t just unfinished crafts, it was a collection of good intentions, forgotten plans, and a reminder that life doesn’t always leave room for everything we hope we do. … More A Basket Full of Good Intentions
Sometimes Burger Bounce takes us somewhere brand new… and sometimes it takes us somewhere that already feels familiar. This time we headed to Red Robin, a place that has honestly been part of our family memories for years. Birthdays, celebrations, random dinners after busy days… Red Robin has kind of always been there in the … More A Familiar Favorite
I don’t have the energy for everything anymore, the over-explaining, the guilt-yeses, the emotional noise. At first, I questioned it… but I am realizing it’s not withdrawal. It’s clarity. And I’m not trying to get my old energy back. … More I Don’t Have Energy For That Anymore (And That’s Okay)
A spring day, a busy little town, and a new Burger Bounce stop in Kirkwood. Billy G’s brought the charm, the crowds, and a reminder that sometimes it’s not about the perfect burger, it’s about the time spent along the way. … More Billy G’s Kirkwood
Can we normalize wanting more? More peace, less pressure. More truth, less pretending. Midlife isn’t about settling, it’s about finally choosing what actually feels good. … More What No One Talks About in Midlife: You’re Allowed to Want More (and Less)
Can we talk about how growth isn’t always pretty? Sometimes it looks like letting go of people, patterns, and even parts of yourself you thought would always be there. If midlife feels a little messy right now, you’re not alone… and you’re definitely not doing it wrong. … More What No One Talks About in Midlife: Growth Feels Like Loss Before It Feels Like Freedom
No one talks about this part of midlife… the quiet. When the noise fades and the pace slows, it can feel unfamiliar at first. But within that space, something beautiful begins to emerge: a clearer, more honest version of you. … More What No One Talks About in Midlife… It Gets Quieter and Clearer
Some places you try once… and some you keep coming back to. This round of Burger Bounce takes us back to Concord Grill, where the burgers are bold, the fries never miss, and sometimes the best choice is a familiar one. … More Burger Bounce: Back to a Favorite
