Bumblebee Lotus

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

Before the year officially ends, I just want to say THANK YOU. Again. 🙏🏼 Not with cute little videos or pics, but actual words. (Picture only included to be able to post on IG and so I can show off my cute new ornaments that Chalking with Taryn made for me!!)

To everyone who’s supported me in any way — bought something, shared a post, stopped at a booth, sent a message, or just followed along quietly — I appreciate you more than you know.

I honestly didn’t know if I’d succeed doing this. I questioned myself a lot. I’ve had a lot more bad days than good lately, and having this business — and getting random online orders at the worst moments in life — makes this all feel so real for me. Like a reminder that this actually matters. 💛 Y’all have truly kept me going during moments I wanted to give up on everything I’ve built and hide from the world. It’s a reminder that one small gesture can make a bigger difference than you realize.

Back in June I made a giveaway because I hit 160 followers… and now somehow I’m over 800 on Facebook (IG is just not my spot 😅). That still doesn’t feel real, and y’all proved me wrong in the best way.

I’m sure I’ll ugly cry when the shock wears off, but right now I just need you to know how grateful I am. I cannot thank you all enough.

I intend to keep my promise of showing up even when I don’t want to, being authentically me, and growing this business to help more people discover there’s always another way to heal if one way doesn’t work.

None of this would be possible without you. Seriously, thank you. 🥹

Wishing you all a safe and Happy New Year!
Make good choices!
🖤✨

— A

01/01/2026

End of the year smudge session felt 1000% necessary after the bu****it l've been through this year!

Catch my lazy girl method to get it started... ceiling fan for the win!
No this isn't my normal method... it was just on and happened to help me out a little bit!

Also don't judge my missing bulbs... it doesn't need to be blinding bright in my face while working from bed so I removed the bulbs! I’m beating the internet trolls to it!

Happy New Year- may it bring us all some good vibes and leave behind what isn't meant to follow! 💛

Xoxo,
A


#2025

12/30/2025

This.

We are officially in “The Void” 🙃🫶

12/30/2025

Soooo I was supposed to take a month off…
but that’s not a real thing for me, apparently 😅

Of course I also waited until the very end of December to post this — because that's how I roll.

Anywayyyy ✨
Mark your calendars for the following January events!
And yes… be prepared for more to come because I clearly don’t know how to sit still.

Can’t make it to an event?
You can always shop online anytime at www.bumblebeelotus.com💻✨

See you soon 💛🐝🪷

12/27/2025

It’s not even January yet and I’m already filling spots for the year!! 👏🏼 join me this spring and summer at the farmers market that started everything for me!! 💛
Nicole from Designs on Willow does an amazing job putting these events together and it would be so dope if we can grow them twice as big as they were last year!!
Diff hours this year too- instead of 2-6pm, come out from 11-3 and spend the early afternoon w friends while wandering and shopping local businesses!!
💛

Save the dates!!!

12/26/2025

I know this is my business page and I’m posting videos of my cat — but my business is built around mental health, and right now mine is pretty fu**ed after the last couple days, ESPECIALLY today. So I’m gonna keep it real.

Toast is basically my behind-the-scenes homie. He’s always next to me while I’m filling orders and creating new things, getting into everything. His favorite smudge sticks are white sage, and he loves rolling in pine needles. He’s been a huge part of my mental health, just like this business has.

The thought of almost losing him has wrecked me. Instead of being with family today, I spent most of it in total panic at the emergency vet, wondering if I was about to have to tell my son his cat didn’t make it.

Toast has crystals in his urine and was diagnosed with Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC). He’ll be okay, but he’s only 9 months old and has a rough couple weeks ahead while he heals, plus a special diet for life. Between meds (that I’m allergic to, so my husband has to give them), nonstop cleaning, and obsessively watching every move he makes and every litter box trip… it’s been a lot.

On top of that, I’ve been sick the last three days. Today was the first day I felt human again — and then everything hit at once.

I’m so over 2025. The good has been really good, but the bad needs to stop riding my ass so hard. I’m tired.

Thanks for being here. And for holding space for the real stuff. And for loving this little guy with us. 🐱🧡

12/23/2025

Just a little reminder that there’s still some magic floating around out there — even if this week feels cold, loud, and chaotic.

If you need a sign to slow down for 10 seconds tonight… this is it.
Breathe. Reset. Then keep it moving. 💛✨

Healing’s messy. This year has been too. We’re all doing our best. ❤️‍🩹

#2025

12/22/2025

And with that, the 2025 market season comes to an end for me!! 🥹

I cannot express in small detail how much this has meant to me- so lemme just bother y’all for a few min!

I know most of you know the back story of why this business exists… but this weekend was everything for me. I have gone thru times where I wondered if I was doing the right thing or if this was just a pipe dream.

I self-sabotage good s**t on a regular basis. No point in sugar-coating it! It’s toxic as hell, and for whatever reason my brain goes “YAAAS BITCH SABOTAGE TIME!!” whenever I gain even the tiniest shred of confidence. The fact I haven’t sabotaged this is huge for me. Tangled up in all of that is anxiety and what people call “depression.” Mine isn’t just being sad. It’s my brain bullying the s**t outta me- frustration, then anger, then the hard pause, and then the case of the “f**k its.”

I met people this weekend that THANKED ME for being bold and vulnerable and posting the way I do. I was worried about who would judge me at first and now nothing is gonna stop me from being real and showing the ugly. I’ve been on both sides of suicidal thoughts and I like the side I’m on right now. It doesn’t seem as dark.

I PROUDLY share what’s going on with me- because I know I’m not alone. If I can help just one person feel like they’re not alone, it’s worth it. I will forever advocate for su***de awareness and mental health awareness. The subjects are sensitive as hell but NEED to be talked about.

This is my WHY. One of the songs that hit home hard is “Not Okay” by Jelly Roll. “I am not ok, I’m barely getting by…” just YUP. I have good days and I have bad days. I am thankful for both.

It’s crazy that this vendor year is already over… I’ve been told “you’re our smudge girl!”, met teens advocating for mental health, old hippies with amazing stories, been told I make “magical dream catchers to take away bad dreams”, and made friends I wouldn’t have met otherwise.

Thank you doesn’t cut it.

Thank you all so fu***ng much for the ugly tears.

I love you all from the bottom of my heart. I seriously couldn’t have done this without your love and support!! 💛