­

Elf on the Shelf: A Fun, Easy Preview to Get Your Kids Excited

The holiday season is just around the corner and for many parents that means it's time to bring out The Elf on the Shelf. I know that during the holiday season we adults are super busy and it can sometimes be a pain in the you-know-what to plan...

Continue Reading

My Daughter's Birth Was Not Easy and I Have the Scar to Prove It

I would say my birth didn't go as planned but in a way it did. My birth plan was to keep me and the baby alive and ...

The Roots of Strength

Life can take you unexpected places. It can surprise you, scare you, make you happy and sad. But through it all, the ...

Arachnophobe's Delight: A Simple Surprise Halloween Cake

Okay, maybe if you are scared of spiders you won't like this cake! But if you want to scare the pants off your guests ...

Easy DIY Shabby Chic Rag Garland Tutorial

We have big news to share here at This Bittersweet Life and we have been dying to tell you all! Just a few months ago ...

Hope Springs Eternal: Part II

For those that have been following along, you'll know that my mom and I took care of my elderly Oma (grandmother) ...

A Spoonie Life: Living with Chronic Pain

Telling people I live with a chronic pain condition isn't something I enjoy shouting from the rooftops. Mostly I hate ...