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5 Simple Happiness Habits That Light Up My Life (And Might Brighten Yours, Too)

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 by rose

Coffee as a ritual. I am serious about my morning coffee. It’s sacred, a moment of zen, a non negotiable part of my day. I look forward to my morning coffee so much I once clapped as I poured the liquid gold into my favorite mug. I have multiple mugs with motivational quotes on the…

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“Kindness That Lingers: Remembering a Waitressing Angel

Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025 by rose

A note from Rose I’m feeling a little under the weather today, so I’m keeping it simple and heartfelt. This blog is about living life in full bloom, and what better way to live a blossoming life but to honor someone who helped me grow. I wrote the story below for Mt. Lebanon Magazine a while ago….

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4th of July Vegan Potato Salad

Posted on July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 by rose

I remember my mother making potato and macaroni salad every summer. She had these humongous plastic orange bowls. Her recipes were simple, yet so delicious. I’ve been making this potato salad recipe for years. My husband loves it, and it’s almost like my mom’s recipe. Of course I use vegan mayo( Hellmans or Follow Your…

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Life in Full Bloom: Five Things I’m Doing to Change My Life

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by rose

Life in Full Bloom: Five Things I’m Doing to Change My Life I don’t remember where I got the mug that says “live life in full bloom,” but there’s something about that saying that has stuck with me for years. It’s the basis of this blog and my life—to live life in full bloom. I understand sometimes…

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Solstice Dream Map

Posted on June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 by rose

Juice Java Joy isn’t just a name—it’s a mindset. A reminder to live life in full bloom, one sip, one sunrise, one season at a time.”

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10 Free Ways to Kick Off Summer Solstice

Posted on June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 by rose

Happy Summer Solstice,  Welcome friends and Happy Summer Solstice. Tomorrow is the longest day of the year. We have what feels like infinite minutes of sunshine and daylight to do what your heart desires. It’s a day of new beginnings, sunshine, optimism and a bright outlook for tomorrow.  I was born on the winter solstice…

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Live Life in Full Bloom

Posted on June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 by rose

Hello Friends, As the Summer Solstice approaches, I’m getting ready to officially launch this blog, Juice Java Joy, on June 21. I chose that date with intention. It’s the longest day of light, a time when nature stretches wide in full bloom. That’s how I want this journey to feel: expansive, radiant, and rooted in…

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Vintage bike with flowers and the phrase Life is beautiful, inspiring embracing imperfection and manifesting dreams."

Begin Again after Struggles

Posted on June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 by rose

I launched JuiceJavaJoy not because life was perfect, but because it wasn’t. This is my story of beginning again—in the mess, with heart, and in full belief that joy can be found even in the aftermath of the storm.

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The First Pour: Brewing Dreams

Posted on June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 by rose

Welcome to JuiceJavaJoy Hi, I’m Rose, and I’m so happy you’re here.This blog has been brewing in my heart for a long time. It’s part dream journal, part recipe box, part love letter to creativity, connection, and all the joyful things that keep us going (like coffee, kindness, and a really good playlist). JuiceJavaJoy is…

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Where I Am Now (And What’s Coming Soon)

Posted on June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 by rose

Where I Am Now I love coffee. That feeling when I smell the joy brewing and taste the creamy sweetness of that first sip. But if you wait too long, the bold flavor can turn bitter in your mouth. I’m all about positivity, joy, wellness, and living life in full bloom. La dolce vita, the…

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Rose Bruno Bailey

Author, poet-writer, blogger, vegan foodie and plant based lifestyle, law of attraction enthusiast, dime store philanthropist and happiness guru; on a quest to live my best most interesting life, sharing knowledge, kindness and being of service to all creatures of the universe.

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Living in Houston I sometimes feel far removed fro Living in Houston I sometimes feel far removed from my life in NYC, and my life with trees in California. @redwoodmusical reminded me to ground myself and remember, we are one with trees.  PILLARS OF WISDOM* ❤️ from camellia in snow poetry book. 
The trees of life  inspire to stand tall,  grow old with grace; 
offer uplifted palms
to those in need of 
shelter and shade
 from the erratic 
elements of earth.

The trees of life  teach patience;
tolerance of strangers, 
fight against prejudices. 
All are welcome 
under their emerald canopies,
 be it animal, bird or human.

The trees of life  nurture passion,  opening to all 
who weather their storms. 
embracing the breeze 
and the warmth  from the mesmerizing kiss
of the scorch of the sun.

The trees of life  show beauty is timeless,
greenery does not fade 
as do the fleeting years of youth.  Faith in Mother Nature, 
every winter is followed
by blossoming months 
of an expectant spring.

The trees of life,
our ancient mentors.
Surviving mortality;
 reaching for the heavens.
I am a mere pupil
hair swaying in the wind, 
never taking for granted
The life of trees 
Rose Bruno Bailey
Happy Sunday 😻 I am listening to motivational sel Happy Sunday 😻

I am listening to motivational self development books on audible. This has been a subject I’ve been obsessed about since way before my early blogging days. A subject I want to tackle organically, over a one year period starting in January. 

Please comment who you like to listen to and why. I’m currently listening to Mel Robbins. I also enjoy Tony Robbins, Dr Wayne Dyer, Eckert Tolle among others. I often watch random YouTubers for inspiration. 

It seems people who want to change their lives often don’t know what they want. 

That’s not the case for me. I know what I want, it’s trying to navigate life as I figure out how to get what I want that often leaves me stuck. Oh, and money. That’s a big one too. A lot of things ( example dance) cost money. 

I know my time management needs improvement, and I don’t get home from work before 11 pm. Days are the best time for me, but I find I need to sleep in at least until 10:00 am. 

I’m doing the self reflection now, so in January I can get to work. I’ve had some success at my dreams but it’s time to build on that. I’m also a terrible procrastinator and I sometimes make excuses why I’m not doing something. 

Doing a self reflection audit. Making lists and listening to those who inspire. 

You are never too old to dream big. 
If you are alive, it’s your time. 
There is no age, only attitude. 
Repeat ❤️
Love and light to all
No matter the circumstances, I always find a way t No matter the circumstances, I always find a way to  choose happiness. I choose laughter, reveling in simple and silly moments.  I choose to chase my dreams no matter the number of my birth year, the number on the scale or my bank statement. I am a human not a number, a human who believes in magic.
It’s no secret anymore that my writing partner Joh It’s no secret anymore that my writing partner John and I are writing a script for a pilot and series, and the main character is loosely based on a younger version of myself. I repeat loosely. 

Writing this has been in the making for over a year, and we are having a creative blast.

The photos are of me at age 38 in Pittsburgh PA. and one is photoshopped copy to look more like an avatar then like me, so we can get inspiration from her; our main character.

The show has multiple locations, I’m sure you can guess by this photo. We plan to start pitching in 2025.
Happy Birthday to the love of my life!! Happy Birthday to the love of my life!!
Max is so sweet. Max is so sweet.
Ting a ling a ling. Ting a ling a ling.
Todays mood from an old poem I wrote years so. #cr Todays mood from an old poem I wrote years so. #creative #poetry #writerlife #beautifulwritersbook
We lived in Pittsburgh from 1999 to 2005. ( photo We lived in Pittsburgh from 1999 to 2005. ( photo late spring 2005) 

We started a tradition making burgers and tator tots, having candy, carving pumpkins and watching Halloween movies. A tradition we have done for years. 

In our second apartment in Pittsburgh ( Mt Lebanon) we tossed our first old couch. We didn’t have one in time for Halloween so we ate our Halloween feast on the floor with bowls of candy and blankets galore. It was cozy in all its simplicity.

I almost want to sit on the floor tonight as I eat my beyond burger; cats and hubby by my side as we watch the giddy children trick or treat for candy.

All is well with the world. 

Love and light to all and Happy Halloween 🎃🎃🎃
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