I’m About to Be Someone’s Grandma
October 13, 2026
I am about to be somebody’s grandma. I keep waiting to feel one single clear emotion about it, and instead I just feel all of them at once. … More I’m About to Be Someone’s Grandma
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Blue Jean Baby Shower: A Little Denim, a Little Western, and a Whole Lot of Love
September 29, 2026
What started with a “Blue Jean Baby” theme turned into a little denim, a little western flair, a whole lot of thrifted and handmade details, and one very full house. But the best part of this baby shower wasn’t the decorations. It was creating it with my daughters and filling every little detail with love, memories, and pieces of our family’s story. … More Blue Jean Baby Shower: A Little Denim, a Little Western, and a Whole Lot of Love
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I Started Making Things Again (Even Though Nobody Asked)
September 1, 2026
There was a decade where it felt like the only thing I created was a grocery list. Here’s what happened the night I made something completely useless again. … More I Started Making Things Again (Even Though Nobody Asked)
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Camp Firefly and the Lesson I Didn’t Learn Until Years Later
July 11, 2026
A few Dollar Tree supplies, homemade camp shirts, and a lot of imagination created one of my kids’ favorite summer memories. Years later, I discovered Camp Firefly had taught me a lesson I didn’t fully understand until midlife. … More Camp Firefly and the Lesson I Didn’t Learn Until Years Later
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One More Bite for 2025
January 20, 2026
Burger Bounce started as burgers and time with my son… but it’s become so much more. This post is about laughter, connection, and the unexpected lessons that show up in ordinary moments we almost rush past. … More One More Bite for 2025
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Burger Bounce: A Tasty Tradition with a Meaningful Twist
May 24, 2025
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
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Embracing the Change: A Week-Long Getaway Showed Me My Growth
September 8, 2024
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
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Loving on Your People…
February 3, 2021
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…
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Stay at Home Camp
June 8, 2020
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
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8 Birthday Party Ideas on a Budget
April 27, 2020
I don’t know about any of you, but I had a blast planning and throwing birthday parties when my kids were young. However, the one thing that was always a struggle, especially since I was a SAHM, was money. Why in the world does everything cost so much money? I began to use my creativity … More 8 Birthday Party Ideas on a Budget
