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
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 would change if love wasn’t something you believed in, but something you lived out every day? In big ways and small, love becomes real through our actions. This final post in the Love series is an invitation to make love your legacy. … More Live Love. (Reflection)
Love isn’t something we feel, it’s something we choose… again and again… in ordinary moments. When frustration rises, when patience runs thin, when life feels heavy. We still have the power to choose kindness, grace, and compassion. … More Choose Love. (Again)
Our worth has always been there. We just need to listen to our hearts, and show ourselves and others love each day. That’s where the true magic of life lies. … More Be Love (Looking Back)
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
