Archive - January Edition: A Letter from B&K

“New Year, Same Hot Mess.”

Hey there, Puzzle Lover!

First things first—Happy New Year!  If you’re anything like us, you probably started this year with big hopes, big dreams… and maybe a to-do list that’s already giving you side-eye. Let’s be real—January always starts with that fresh, new-year energy. We tell ourselves, This is the year I get my life together! But then? Reality sets in. The laundry still piles up, the kids still need snacks every five minutes, and suddenly, those “new year, new me” resolutions feel like a bit of a stretch.

That’s why this month’s puzzle features our first Brittany-ism of the year:
“New Year, Same Hot Mess.”

We’re here to remind you that you don’t need a whole new you. The person you were in December? Still amazing. The person you are right now? Killing it. And the person you’ll become this year? She’s just a more evolved version of the awesome person you already are.

What This Quote Means to Us

It’s easy to get caught up in the pressure of “starting fresh” and fixing everything all at once. But life isn’t about a perfect transformation on January 1st. It’s about progress, laughter, and giving yourself grace along the way.

We are moms, wives, business owners, and full-time chaos coordinators. And we’ve learned that being a “hot mess” doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human. It means you’re juggling a million things, showing up, and doing your best. And guess what? That’s more than enough.

Words of Encouragement to Keep Going

 Your worth isn’t measured by a checklist. Whether you crushed your January goals or barely survived the first few weeks, you are enough just as you are.

 Small steps count. You don’t have to change everything overnight. **Celebrate the small wins—**even if it’s just remembering to drink water or finally folding that laundry (or at least thinking about it).

 You’re not alone. We’re in this together! Whether you’re piecing together this puzzle or piecing together your life, remember: you’ve got a whole community cheering you on.

Our Challenge to You This Month

While you put this puzzle together, think about one thing you’re proud of from last year. Maybe it was surviving a tough season, stepping outside your comfort zone, or simply making it to another day. That’s your reminder that you’ve already done hard things—so you can handle whatever this year brings, too.

And when life starts to feel overwhelming, just remember: New year, same hot mess—but that mess is magic. 

Wishing you a year filled with laughter, progress, and lots of puzzles,

Brittany Black, Brittany Rines & Kendra Gamble