Bikinis in the Snow - Rachel K. Belkin

Get ready! Something new is coming. Introducing (trumpet sounds) … Bikinis in the Snow. 2017 is going to be the year of taking chances, getting out of our comfort zone, and trying new things. You only live once! This year, Morry and I will be taking on challenges and we would love for you to join us.

A little about us:

Morry and I have been married for 13 years and have two kids. Like most couples, we have been through good times and bad times together. In 2009, things were going pretty well. We had two toddlers, were figuring out parenthood, and then, BAM! I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After that, we have tried to focus more on living life to the fullest. Often though, we feel like we get stuck in a rut.

Before kids, we used to try a different restaurant every week. During the workweek, I would find new recipes online and in cookbooks (yes, we actually own cookbooks). Then, on the weekends, we would take excursions in and outside of the city. We traveled, played softball, and even salsa danced together.

Now, with the demands of work, parenting, and more we often default to the easy or routine. Most weeks, our dinners are usually a variation of the same thing. Our evenings, after putting the kids to bed, are spent watching TV shows or movies together. Weekends are filled with sports games and birthday parties. Yes, we still love each other and enjoy each other’s company, but we are ready for a change.

Try New Things and Life Life to the Fullest

After some discussion, Morry and I decided 2017 is going to be the year of taking chances, getting out of our comfort zones, and trying new things.

Together, we came up with the idea of Bikinis in the Snow, a symbolism of taking chances, being a little bit crazy, and celebrating life.

With our busy schedules and responsibilities, we hope to still be able to find ways big and small to challenge us to take chances and try new things.

We will take chances, hope to get out of our rut, have fun, and enjoy life.

We hope you will join us. Let’s do this together and make 2017 the year of Bikinis in the Snow.

2017 Self Improvement and Happiness Group

Leave comments here or join us in the Bikinis in the Snow Facebook group to share some ways you can challenge yourself. Use #bikinisinthesnow on social media.

Weekly Challenges for a Happier Marriage – Austin, Texas

Each week we will have a new challenge.

1 – Polar Bear Splash at Barton Springs

2 – New Recipes for Dinner

3 – Yes!

4 – Embracing Sports as a Boy Mom

5 – Trust at the Thrift Store

6 – Quality Time

7 – Physical Affection

8 – Wine no Whine

9 – What’s in our Future?

10 – No Caffeine

11 – Spring Break

Bikinis in the Snow was on Spring Break this week. Morry and I were in different places and will resume the challenges next week.

12 – Pedicures

13 – Meditation

14 – Compliments

15 – Compliments to Others

16 – 36 Questions That Lead to Love

Questions That We Answered Each Week

How did I feel before trying this challenge?

How did I feel during the challenge?

How do I feel after the challenge?

What did I learn?

Sponsorship Opportunities

I am an Austin, Texas blogger, and would love to work with any Austin businesses or national companies to come up with ideas on challenges each week. This could range from anything from beauty, clothes, food, activities, entertainment, and more. Send me an email if you’d like to chat or talk about national or Austin social media influencer campaigns.