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May 2, 2026 27 min

Why This Retired Bus Driver Never Stops Creating

from Break from The Grind

► Go to https://www.breakfromthegrind.com and buy your BFTG Merch today! ► Watch the video: https://youtu.be/xbHLsdJf_ns How do you transition from managing 88 kids on a school bus to creating intricate, professional-grade art? Meet Janell, a Cedar Springs native who proves that it’s never too late to cultivate your creative side and that a life built on faith and family is a life well-lived. In this episode, we step inside Janell’s incredibly organized "card room" to see how she transforms paper, ink, and stamps into stunning 3D works of art. But Janell’s story is about more than just crafts—it’s about the dedication required to reach a 50-year marriage milestone, the courage to drive a school bus through Michigan winters, and the heart to give back to her community. In this video, you’ll discover: ✅ The "Secret Sauce" to a 50-Year Marriage: How Janell and her husband Steve stayed on the same page for half a century. ✅ Life Behind the Wheel: The challenges and surprises of being a school bus driver and dispatcher for 18 years. ✅ The Art of Card Making: A look at the "Stampin' Up" world, including a demo of how Janell creates her detailed, multi-layered cards. ✅ Finding Joy in the "Empty Nest": How Janell stays busy, creative, and active in her local community. Whether you’re a fellow "Stamper," someone looking for marriage inspiration, or just love a great Michigan story, Janell’s enthusiasm is contagious! Social Links ► Follow us on X: https://x.com/LowtreeStudios ► Follow Jason on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.d.galbraith/ ► Follow Mindy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcveygalbraith #Creativity #StampinUp #MarriageGoals #Inspiration #MichiganStories #HandmadeCards #LifeStories #CedarSprings #Interview

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