About Me
Photo By: Paula Barron Photography
Small (Fun-Size), but Mighty!
I’m 5’1″ (5’2″ on a good day!) and what I lack in stature, I make up for with FUN! I joke that “I scream fun!” While I’m sure some would argue with that claim, I’m convinced that while I can’t change the entire world (I mean really, I’m no Gandhi or Oprah), I can certainly make those around me feel just a little bit better…shine a little bit brighter…one small act at a time.
And if I’m lucky, maybe that little ripple of goodness will continue on.
An admitted recovering perfectionist and control freak, this previously “black and white” girl is learning to live life a little more in the gray. (Turns out, the gray is where most of the good stuff happens. 😉)
Thirty-three years of marriage and raising two now-grown kidlets have taught me a thing or two about what matters most—and what really doesn’t matter at all.
My enthusiasm for life and “young at heart” attitude make me feel like I’m somewhere in my late 20s or early 30s, but my hands and neck will surely give me away. 😂
I prefer to think I approach life with a childlike sense of wonder, although others might say it leans a little more toward childish. Could be.
But I don’t believe there’s anything wrong with trying to bring back some of that childhood wonderment so many of us have lost along the way. To find joy in the little things, appreciate the unexpected, and not take ourselves quite so seriously.
To bring out the FUN.
What do I love?
My family. My friends. Good neighbors. Chocolate Malted Crunch ice cream. I love where I live in Southern California. The beach is my happy place and watching a sunset to the sound of crashing ocean waves can center me like nothing else. Put me by water, on water or in water…and I’m a happy girl.
I love a good bike ride with my hubbie. I love cozying up with a good book and then excitedly lending it to another avid reader. Animals. All kinds. I still miss my schnoodle, Max, daily who was just pure love. I love to travel and explore and meet new people from different cultures (my travel bucket list is overflowing). A good concert, even better when it’s held outdoors. And I’m a great audience for a good comedian
I love the art of the handwritten note. I love when a stranger holds the door for me—or for anybody, really. I love when the waiter calls me Miss instead of Ma’am. I love finding money in the pocket of a jacket I haven’t worn in a while—even if it’s just a buck!
I love watching someone open a gift you just know they’re gonna dig. A fire in the fireplace on a rainy day. Catching up with old friends. Leaving church with a renewed sense of faith and purpose. Candlelight. Flannel PJs. Christmas…and Hallmark (they sort of go hand-in-hand).
Gathering those I love together for a day or a dinner and making them feel special…
And now, I get to share how I gather those I love and make them feel special…with all of you.
The Heart Behind Fun with Fun-Size
It’s about thoughtful gestures, simple celebrations, meaningful connections, and finding joy in the little things. Sometimes that’s a beautifully set table or a carefully chosen gift. Other times it’s a favorite book, a new adventure, or simply making time for the people who matter most.
I don’t believe making someone feel special requires a big budget, a perfect home, or an elaborate plan. Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference.
And if something I share here inspires you to create a little joy, bring people together, or make someone’s day just a bit brighter…well, maybe that ripple of goodness I mentioned earlier is finding its way a little farther after all. ❤️