Hey there! I’m Abigail and I am from the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I married my dream guy a few years ago and together we have two sweet babes. I’m a firm believer in dry shampoo and triple shot lattes, and I’m always chasing after my babies!
Meet Her Writers
Abbie Ginther
Abbie’s a child of God saved by His grace. She’s also a wife, mama and high school French and English teacher. In this season at home with her two littles, she’s blogging about faith, fails and mom life from Saskatoon, Canada. She tries to find the humor amid the Huggies and wisdom in the whining, but so far hasn’t developed any love for the laundry. Join in the fun and discover an honest and encouraging community of mamas at her blog http://www.grumblinggrace.com/ and on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/abbiegintherblog
Abby Aisley
When Abby isn’t traveling, she resides in Los Angeles, CA. She enjoys exploring new places with her two children (ages 2 and 4) as well as visiting some of her favorites to experience it through their eyes. Her four-year-old has already flown over 115,000 miles. She is the founder of FreshCruiser.com which seeks to opens readers’ eyes to new adventures and calm any fears of traveling with children. She writes tips, news and insight to make the most out of a family vacation without sacrificing a healthy lifestyle.
Abi Curtis
Abi is a mother to one adventurous boy and a wife to the most amazing man. She recently graduated with a degree in computer science, ahem, nerd, and is just starting out in the blogging world. In her free time she like to binge read, browse Pinterest, and recently found a love for gardening. If she sounds like your kind of gal, find more of her thoughts at www.midwestmotherhood.com.
Abigail Vetick
Hello! My name is Abigail. I am a Christian saved by grace, a wife to my high school sweetheart, a mama to Brecken and Annabelle and a blogger at Acreage of Grace. I live on the outskirts of a tiny little town in central Nebraska. Buying our 116-year-old acreage was the best decision we ever made because it financially enabled us to live off of one income and for me to become a Stay at Home Mama. Follow our journey at http://acreageofgrace.blogspot.com/Also join me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!
Adrienne Barnes
Adrienne is a wife, and homeschooling momma to three crazy kids. She enjoys reality T.V., chocolate, coffee, and a well cooked meal. She is a freelance copywriter at Adrienne Nakohl Copywriting, and loves writing pieces that are humorous and inspirational. Her love language is physical touch and acts of service, so hugs and doing the dishes are a great way into her heart. To see more of her see http://adriennenakohl.com.
Adrienne Jones
Adrienne Jones is a clueless newlywed trying to navigate adulthood. While she has been “playing” grownup for more than a decade,she realizes she really doesn’t know much of anything about anything especially men.
She is a hopeless dog-lover with two beautiful rescues called Maverick and Goose. As it turns out, they are hopelessly devoted to their daddy, and with good cause because he spoils them rotten. As a family hobby the Jones’ open their home to foster various dogs waiting for a new start.
Conveniently located in the west, the family lives for adventure and basks in the glory of all that God created through hiking and camping.
Professionally Adrienne feels like a bonified member of the Island of Misfits. She has a degree in Emergency Management and is a licensed helicopter pilot. Over-educated and unemployed, she is living the American dream.
Aimee Niebuhr
Aimee is a freelance writer and homeschooling, stay-at-home mom living in Austin, Texas. Her days are filled with the sweet chaos of raising three children, nurturing their love for learning and literature, and finding stolen moments to chase after her dreams. When the hustle gets hectic, (and let’s get real, it’s always hectic!) she turns to strong coffee, good chocolate and humor to make it through. You can find her inspiring women to stay centered in seeking their joy at https://mamacentric.com/ and follow her journey to self-love at at https://www.facebook.com/MamaCentricBlog/
Alana Phillips
After spending the last 2 years in and out of hospitals, Alana’s life is in a new season. Her 3 year old daughter’s brain tumor is stable and no longer on treatment. Alana writes about life as a mom in both the healthy kid world and the sick kid world. As the preacher’s wife, she also pulls in elements of being the mom of littles in the church and raising PKs. Hope and humor drive her as she advocates for her family in this crazy world.
Alecia White
Hi! I’m just a girl who loves God and grateful to be saved by His grace. Born and raised in Michigan, I now reside in Indiana. I’m a teacher, blogger, and a super aunt (yes, I have a cape). I love children, writing, and COFFEE (it helps me adult)! I’m excited about life, I LOVE food, and I smile A LOT. Recently, I’ve been developing my passion for writing and sharing my love for Christ through blogging. Check out my blog, www.msamwhite.wordpress.com or find me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Alethea Mshar
Alethea Mshar is a mother of three children, one typical daughter and two sons who have Down syndrome, one of whom has autism spectrum disorder and complex medical needs. She has written “What Can I Do To Help”, a guide to stepping into the gap when someone you know has a child diagnosed with cancer, which is available on Amazon, and is publishing a memoir titled, “Hope Deferred”. She can be found on Twitter as leemshar, and blogs for The Mighty HuffPost as Alethea Mshar, as well as her own blog, Ben’s Writing Running Mom on https://benswritingrunningmom.wordpress.com/. She is also on Facebook as Alethea Jo Mshar.
Alexie Flook
Alexie is a world traveler turned stay at home mom to a beautiful one year old son and crazy boxer dog. When she’s not chasing them around the house, you can usually find her blogging at http://www.alwaysalexie.com/ or relaxing with a (usually cold) cup of tea. Her favorite things are craft beer, cold brew coffee, baby wearing and beaches!
Alicia Bauer
As the owner + creative director behind Ally B Designs, Alicia’s love of design, fashion, and crafting has allowed her to have the most emotionally rewarding career.
After working in the graphic design industry for over 10 years, Alicia found her true calling after planning her own wedding. She took what she loved from graphic design and combined it with all things personal and pretty. Alicia loves combining beautiful papers, fun fonts, and luscious textures to create a beautiful piece of art. A Nebraska girl from the heart, Alicia brings down home charm to every invitation created and event styled.
Alison Simonsen
Alison is a girly girl learning to live life as a “boymom” and a wife to a great guy who gets her crazy. Her boys ages 5 and 2 keep her on her toes and stepping on Lego pieces. Lover of organization, Diet Pepsi, Huskers, and Target. Currently learning to relax and take in everyday as a gift.
Alissa Kay
Alissa was born and raised in the Midwest and currently calls Iowa home. She’s living out her dreams as a stay home mom & wife. Alissa has a 7-year-old son and 2 daughters ( 4 and 2!), all through adoption. For fun, she enjoys taking pictures of her kids. Too bad they don’t find it as amusing!
Allison Costa
Allison Costa is a stay at home mom to six young kids, ages 10,8,7,5,3, and 18 months. She grew up in Florida, went to college in Utah and has since moved around quite a bit, but is currently settled in a small Texas town. Her background includes degrees in English and Political Science, but truly her heart will always be in dancing, writing and her family. She is a lover of all things super hero and comic book in nature, the beach, root beer and chocolate covered cinnamon bears despite being a fitness fanatic.
Allison Graber
Allison Graber is a Nashville writer and lover of Jesus. She is 13-years married to Lynn, a mix engineer with quiet ways and a loyal spirit. Her two little girls, Ellis and Adeleine, daily coax delight out of her heart. The paradigm through which she sees the world has been built brick-by-brick from her experiences with her Jesus, her love of people, through loss, curiosity, Holy words, and through the surprising joy of motherhood. She writes about these things at allisongraber.com. You can also follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
Allison Maselli
Allison is an adventurer at heart—living her greatest adventure so far in her own home. Connecting with her inner self, her fellow man, and God bring Allison her greatest joys. She is a seeker of stillness, lover of the arts, and a dark chocolate advocate. Join her at https://findingmyhappyathome.com/ to read some of her thoughts on being a woman, building a family, and striving to be a good citizen of this earth. You can also follow her on Facebook.
Alyssa Freitas
Alyssa J Freitas is a college student majoring in Management and minoring in Professional Selling and Law, Politics, and Philosophy. Alyssa works as a resident assistant (RA), is a dedicated blogger, and lover of etiquette. Attending law school is her number one goal, but if that is not possible being a Bollywood star will also suffice.
Her life’s ambition is to set foot on all seven continents and she already has three down! When she is not with her residents, mentoring students in the business school, studying, blogging, or watching Indian films, you will find her with her nose stuck in a book.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission: To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision: A world without Alzheimer’s disease.
Amanda Bandy
Amanda is a Christian and mommy blogger, saved by grace and committed to her faith. She thanks the Lord everyday for her amazing husband, beautiful daughter, and the home they all share together in South Dakota. Amanda loves being a stay-at-home mama and blogging all about her experiences! You can read about them on her blog http://www.barefootbecca.com/
You can also find her on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Amanda Foust
Amanda is a wife, mother, writer/editor, and certified life coach. Pen and paper make her spirit come alive. She spends her creative time reading, decorating, and handwriting fonts. Her world is better with an assortment of chocolate and a stack of books packed and ready for travel. You can find more of her writing at http://www.downsupsteacups.com/ and http://thedailypositive.com/
Amanda Guarniere
Amanda Guarniere is an Ivy-League educated nurse practitioner, writer, wife, and mother of one-year-old twin girls. Her perfect day starts with hot coffee and ends with a handful of dark chocolate chips. When she isn’t busy being supermom, she likes to cuddle underneath her cape, blogging and writing. You can read more from Amanda at AmandasGreatIdea.com
Amanda Kosmer
I am a wife and mother of 2 full-speed-ahead boys. A former 5th grade Reading teacher and a lifelong learner, I have returned to my roots. Writing is my passion and therapy. It is in my bones and I love every moment of it!
Amanda Sullivan
Hailing from Omaha, Amanda Sullivan is a rookie mom, a pretty swell wife (she confirmed this with her husband), a dedicated marketing and communications professional and an avid latte drinker. She writes about her new gig as a mother and offers up the occasional recipe when she’s not changing diapers and falling asleep at 8:00 p.m.
Amanda Wells
Amanda Wells is the proud wife of a smokin’ hot third-generation farmer, and they have taken Psalm 127:5 literally, raising their quiverful of six kids on the farm. She loves baking, reading, writing, and arithmetic (kidding!). Amanda writes about faith, homeschooling on the farm, and family life at farmwyfe.com.
Amber Dawkins
Amber wrote her first poem at the age of seven and has been writing somewhat more coherently ever since; she currently blogs with an amazing team of contributors at the Kansas City Mom’s Blog. In 2016, she left her position as a middle school teacher to focus on photography and is still in awe of the blessings God is bringing to herself, her family, and her clients through Amber Dawkins Photography. Amber lives with Cystic Fibrosis and CF Related Diabetes; she is still on the quest to finding balance in the business of motherhood and medications. She is also blessed to be mommy to Oliver, a preschooler with an empathetic heart, a contagious smile, and a head full of red spiky hair. Amidst adjusting to life as a newly single mom, Amber is in active pursuit of checking off her ever-evolving bucket list and most recently completed her first tandem skydiving jump!
Amber Dorsett
Amber is a Southern girl born and raised in Alabama. She is a wife and a stay-at-home-mom of 2 boys (16 months apart!). After completing her Master’s degree in Communication Studies, teaching public speaking, and pursuing a career at a non-profit ministry, she traded in her high heels for a life of endless diapers, nursing covers, and lots of yoga pants. She recently launched her blog to share her passions and hopefully encourage other moms. She hopes you’ll come join the open conversations about Jesus, natural living, real food, budgeting, birth, breastfeeding, and being an intentional mama.
Amber Dowler
Hi, I’m Amber. I am a traveling TEFL teacher, amateur skateboarder, and puppy gazer. I’m a vegetarian, but I’m dating a hot hunk of meat, and we have a beautiful rescue puppy together named Rafiki. I’ve called many places home, but nothing compares to the Midwest.
You can follow me on my blog at http://smellslikeamericanspirit.com/
but please don’t follow me around the airport because I never dress nicely for flights and the TSA takes any odd behavior pretty seriously these days.
Amber Hayes
Amber Hayes is a Writer, Mother & Wife. She currently lives in California’s Sierra Foothills with her Husband and Son. She is a native of the Bay Area and has both traveled and lived abroad. Amber is passionate about healthy eating, cooking, gardening and her family. She has many hobby studies including: Nutrigenomics, Epigenetics, Child Development and Homesteading.
Amber Pankonin
Hello! I’m Amber or “RD amber” as I’m known in the twitterverse. I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist passionate about food, nutrition science, and agriculture. I work as a nutrition communications consultant and adjunct professor. When I grow up, I’d like to be a photographer or maybe a backup dancer.
I’m married to a startup entrepreneur and I’m doggy momma to Jacques & Jasper. I’m the girl that laughs loudest in the theater and I hate elevators, escalators, and revolving doors. We live in Nebraska, known as the silicon prairie/ Ag capitol of the world.
Those who know me best would say that I like to stir the pot. I’m sassy, sarcastic and my nutrition views are based on science, not popular hype. My fiends call me a “realistic nutritionist” because I don’t quite the fit the mold of the perfect dietitian. But I love food, creating cool things, and I’m passionate about building community.
Amber Shoemaker
Amber is a full time mom, partner, daughter and sister. You can find her home with her boys or waiting for a doctor somewhere. She likes to read, write, and travel whenever she can.
Amelie Dobie
I am a nurse by trade, a mother by nature and a writer by choice. Being all three is challenging at times but I love it. With my husband and children, I live a somewhat nomadic lifestyle. I home school my children while traveling to various countries, learning, exploring and doing missionary work as a family. I love historical novels, gardening, and sewing for my family and friends.
Amy Ashbrook
Amy lives in the suburbs of St. Louis, MO. She’s the mother of four great kids and spends every day helping her youngest fight Type 1 diabetes. Amy was unexpectedly widowed in 2013 after eighteen years of being married to her best friend. Her life became about trying to prove to herself that God still had a plan and showing her children that she would do more than just exist beyond the tragedy. Amy is now in her final semester of law school, graduating in May 2017 and is engaged to be married.
Amy Bellows
Amy Bellows, Ph.D. is a freelance writer living in the Midwest with her husband and their 3 children. She currently juggles the roles of wife, mom, step-mom, and a full-time corporate career while squeezing in writing between hockey practices and late night feedings. You can find her at http://continuedoptimism.com/ or on Twitter.
Amy Betters-Midtvedt
Amy Betters-Midtvedt is a writer, educator, mom of 5 crazy kids, wife to a patient husband, and lover of Jesus. She writes along with her friend and former teaching partner Erin over at Hiding in the Closet With Coffee. Our mission is to help parents find sanity and joy, and we know sometimes joy is found hiding out in the closet with coffee, or hiding out on Facebook — come and join us both! You can read more about us here. You can also find us hiding out over at Instagram, Pinterest, and T
Amy Bruinsma
Hello! My name is Amy and I am The Optimistic Mama! I am a stay at home mom married to the love of my life, doing the best I know how to be to our three little people. My hope is to grow them into difference makers, each their own beacon of light. I live in rural Southern Ontario where I enjoy (extremely) early mornings with my wee ones leading to full coffee mugs and beautiful sunrises, walks amongst the trees, small hands in mine, adventures in stick and pebble collection and anything in between. The intention behind The Optimistic Mama is to be voice of encouragement in a perpetually exhausting season of life. My hope to all who read my words is a simple one; be encouraged! http://www.theoptimisticmama.com/
Amy Dimarcangelo
Amy is a disciple of Jesus, wife to Andrew, and mom to 2 sons. She also has a soon-to-be daughter waiting in India, whom she’s extremely eager to meet and bring home. Amy is as passionate about social justice as she is about sound doctrine, and dedicates most of her reading and writing to such topics. She enjoys working part-time with children diagnosed with ASD, serving on the mission’s board at her church, cooking with her kids, and dreaming of travel.
Amy Emerson
Calling Central Florida home, Amy spends her weekdays working in the area’s tourism industry, her late nights writing, and all times in between raising her two active and spirited children (ages 7 and 5) with her husband of over fifteen years. She also volunteers with her church, HOA board of directors, and her son’s Cub Scout den. In her spare moments she enjoys drinking iced vanilla lattes and planning their next family adventure – with the next ten years of travel outlined, there is a lot to do. Amy shares her family’s adventures, her journey of over-coming loss, and trying to keep a busy life on track via her blog leftbrainmom.com.
Amy Hopkins
Amy is an ordinary girl from a medium sized town and does pretty normal things, most of the time. She likes coffee and red wine and books with dragons and swordfights in them. She loves to write and has a burning passion for health and equality and believes the two go hand in hand- you can’t look after others if you don’t look after yourself too. She’s using her words to make the world a better place for her three kids to grow up in, while dancing around the kitchen baking cookies with vegetables in them.
Amy Juett
Amy is a child of God and a native of the Nebraska Sandhills. She married her sweetheart while still in college. After moving seven times in their first eight years of marriage, they have (God-willing) moved for the last time and are putting down roots in her grandparents’ home only two miles from where she grew up. Her days are filled with all of the joys and challenges that come with three children five and under. When she isn’t immersed in piles of laundry and other messes young children make, Amy enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, doing crafty projects, reading, writing, dabbling in photography, participating in the family adventures her husband dreams up, and sitting in silence.
Amy Ledyard
Amy is a follower of Jesus, wife, and Momma living in the Carolinas. A former nurse, she is now staying home to be a full-time Mom, growing her lifestyle blog http://www.astoldbyamy.com/and keeping in touch with her creative side in pursuing her new favorite hobby: photography. Amy loves swimming, pretty much anything outdoors, a good cup of (decaf) coffee, traveling, and quality time with the ones she loves. She and her husband have an ever-growing list of places to visit, and Amy hasn’t given up hope of one day living overseas.
Amy Lu
I am a Midwest mama from Michigan who enjoys sharing parenting and pregnancy resources with parents of young children on the blog, http://www.makingmotherhoodmatter.com/. If you enjoy free parenting resources, delicious recipes, and discovering what you really need for newborns, then grab a cup of coffee and come hang out at Making Motherhood Matter. I would love to connect with you on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or the Positive Parenting Tools Community.
Amy Oestreicher
Amy Oestreicher is a PTSD peer-peer specialist, artist, author, writer for The Huffington Post, award-winning health advocate, actress and playwright, eagerly sharing the lessons learned from trauma through her writing, mixed media art, performance and inspirational speaking.
Amy has written, directed and starred in a one woman musical about her life, Gutless & Grateful, has flourished as a mixed media and acrylic artist, with her art in multiple galleries and mounting dozens of solo art shows, and continues to share her story through her art, music, theatre, workshops and writings.
Amy’s “beautiful detour” has inspire her passionate desire to create and help others. Her writings have appeared in Washington Post and On Being with Krista Tippet, her story has appeared on the TODAY Show and CBS, and her one-woman show has been seen in theatres across the country, earning rave reviews and accolades since it’s BroadwayWorld Award-nominated NYC debut.
Determined to bridge the gap of communication between wellness resources on college campuses and students, Amy devised storytelling programs especially for colleges and universities to address the issue.
Amy is currently touring the country with her one-woman musical, Gutless & Grateful, her keynote presentations, workshops and signature talkbacks, which she has devised specialized versions for corporations, college campuses, survivors, healthcare professionals, and artists. She is leading mixed media creativity workshops to promote creativity as a mindset, an essential survival skill. Amy also offers private coaching to help others navigate their own beautiful detours. Visit amyoes.com for more information. https://www.amyoes.com/
Amy Patton
Amy Patton is a business owner, mom of two, wife to JP and lover of Jesus. She has walked a journey of addiction and recovery for over ten years and is passionate about helping others find healing, restoration and freedom in Christ. She has also been known to rock an adult onesie in public. Check out her sitewww.liverightlovewell.com and connect with her on social media at:
http://instagram.com/
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Amy Rondeau
Amy Rondeau grew up in southern California writing stories and talking too much. She strapped pointe shoes to her feet for five Nutcrackers and applied 3,742 eyelashes for various musical theatre performances. She currently uses her words at Herstory, Facebook and Storia as well as posting YouTube videos for her eleven adoring subscribers. She has moved around the globe with her military husband seven times in nine years and three people call her mom. Her greatest achievements in life include asking her doctor for selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, roller-skating and shopping for groceries online.
Find her website here: https://www.facebook.com/Herstory-940052212708523/?fref=ts
Amy Sharpe
Amy Sharpe is a former television news anchor from Kansas who migrated north with her family 8 years ago, when her husband was named Voice of the Huskers! (good thing she LOVES Red!) Since arriving in Lincoln, and adding a third daughter to the family, she now works at St. Mark’s church as the Director of Event Management and Video Specialist. She also enjoys the flexibility of freelance on-air and voice work.
When she’s not busy toting her girls back and forth, from soccer games to dance to theatre rehearsals, she finds happiness in sharing the stage with them and watching local productions. And yes, there’s always time to sport their RED and support the Huskers!!
With each passing year, she’s realizing more and more, that she really is living the “Good Life” here in Nebraska.
Amy Stine
Amy Stine is a stay-at-home mom of three crazy children, a dog, cat, and husband. She writes her own awkward stories at Tales From The Circus and is also a Contributor for Austin Moms Blog. When she’s not fetching snacks or cleaning up spills, she’s chasing the family dog to retrieve stolen socks out of his mouth. She hates mayonnaise and chin hairs equally and is still perfecting the art of the arm fart.
Amy Sullivan
Amy writes for both print and online publications. She is currently writing a non-fiction book about practical ways for families to serve others. Amy spends her mornings teaching sassy, high school students in Western North Carolina, and her afternoons attempting to correct her two daughters’ newly acquired Southern accents. You can find out more about Amy at her site:
http://www.amylsullivan1.com/
Amy Vermeline
Amy lives on a farm out in the boondocks near a small town in Nebraska with her husband, her two daughters Ayla (2.5) and Nora (4 months), her dogs Bella and Lola, and a couple chickens. She works a full time job out of her home all while being a full time mommy. She is learning how to juggle the demands of being a farmer’s wife, a mom, and an employee, amongst everything else. She is all about grabbing life by the horns and learning how to do-si-do. You could call her a jack of all trades, a master at none.
Amye Archer
Amye Archer holds an MFA in Creative Writing. She is the author of https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Girl-Skinny-Amye-Archer-ebook/dp/B01BA901WG/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8, a memoir about weight-ing. Amye writes regularly for Feminine Collective and blogs at https://thefatgirlblog.com/. She lives online at https://www.amyearcher.com/. She tweets from @amyearcher. She teaches writing at the University of Scranton.
Andrea Bates
Andrea is a native New Yorker living in NC who has become quite accustomed to wearing flip flops year-round. An LCSW, she spends much of her free time volunteering for organizations supporting women/mothers in need of a reminder that they are not alone. Andrea blogs at Good Girl Gone Redneck http://www.goodgirlgoneredneck.com/ where she writes from the heart about family, friendships, mental health and fitness. You can find her across social media @goodgirlgonered.
Andrea Kelley
Andrea Kelley is a fine art photographer living in Kearney, Nebraska. She specialized in taking photos of classic cars and rural Nebraska landscapes.
Andrea Lemly
I am so lucky to call the incredible Pacific Northwest my home. Every day I am thankful for God’s grace and mercy in my life. I am married to my high school sweet heart and blessed by a handful of people who call me mom. Our family was built by birth, foster care, adoption, and choice. I have a co-dependent relationship with coffee and love Costco like most people love Target. I am totally flawed and beginning to embrace that fact. I am passionate about encouraging others and embracing the life sustaining truth of hope in all circumstances.
Andrea Lueshen
Andrea Lueshen, the owner and designer of Anna Malie Design, http://www.annamaliedesign.com/began the collection in 2008. Located in Kearney, Nebraska, the stationery design studio specializes in both vintage and modern wedding invitations and other paper goods to celebrate life’s special moments. They offer two stationery lines – In Love :: Am Loved Studios.
When not designing, Andrea is spending time with her husband, Landon, four children – Adalyn, Callan, Myla, and Cohen, and 2 wiener dogs – Frank and Susan.
Andrea Mullenmeister
Andrea Mullenmeister is a freelance writer based in Minnesota. She is a mother to her warrior son who was born more than four months before his due date. Andrea writes about her family’s story of love, hope, and survival at https://anearlystartblog.com/. Her essays about motherhood, prematurity, and parenting a child with extra needs have been featured nationally on Brain, Child, The Huffington Post, The Mighty, and Preemie Babies 101. She loves to grow good food, play in the woods, and laugh with her family.
Andrea Wenburg
I’m Andrea, author of the bestselling book, UNFROZEN: Stop Holding Back and Release the Real You. I’m a wife to Aaron and mom to two beautifully creative kids. When they’re not around I’m working as a writer, speaker and strategist for my company Impact By Design, helping people find and refine their “voice” in the world as a person and/or a Personal Brand. I love writing about the experiences and lessons I learn on my journey to find, refine and express the voice of my heart. I do what I do so others might be equipped and inspired to realize how they might be holding back so they can release their true selves for the sake of others.
You can find more of my writing, audio and video, on my website http://andreajoywenburg.com
You can also find me on
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreajoywenburg?ref=hl
And Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndreaWenburg
B.A. Music Education
M.A. Counseling Ministries
Angela Conrad
Angela Conrad is a freelance writer, mom to two boys on the autism spectrum, determined autism advocate, and fun-loving person. When she is not doing her advocacy work for autism, she can be found managing her son’s therapy schedules and all the other crazy things that life brings. Angela loves being a mother and cherishes every moment of motherhood. She enjoys making the most of her life as a special needs mother and is blessed that God granted her the privilege of being a special needs mother.
Angela Erickson
Born in Colorado, Angela married a handsome Texan and spend ten years living down in the South before recently moving back to her home state. She and her husband Kyle spent seven years fostering children in the state of Texas and have adopted four – three girls and a boy. She has served as a youth director and as a middle school teacher, and is currently enjoying a season of life as a full-time mama. Angela loves reading, writing, music, running, and spending time with family and friends. She is borderline addicted to puttering around on ancestry.com, and is also a enthusiastic anglophile. Her blog can be found at http://fosteringjourneys.blogspot.com/
Angela Fry
Angela is the mother of triplets Jase, Henley, and Sadie. She spends her days loving and sometimes loathing the experience of raising multiples. When she’s not chasing three preschoolers, you can find her sharing her heart on amazing sites like Her View From Home and drinking an entire pot of coffee before lunch.
Angela Repke
Angela Anagnost Repke lives with her family of four in Michigan. Her degrees in English and Counseling suddenly mean more to her since becoming a stay-at-home-mom to help her mother in her triumphant battle against cancer. She turns to writing to help in both her daily blunders with her children and rediscovering herself again outside of being a mother. Angela is the Managing Editor and Contributor to the Genesee County Moms Blog. She has a forthcoming literary essay in Mothers Always Write. She is passionate about the comradery of motherhood and hopes to unify women through her writing. She is at work on a memoir.
Anita Manderfield
Anita Manderfield is a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM), writer, and American interloper in Belgium. She used to teach Italian and help run a communications office. Since moving with her man to Flanders, she’s had two babies. Now she builds Lego towers and mediates disputes over sharp objects that really should not be played with anyway. When she can, she vents on her blog, https://sahmurai.wordpress.com/ She still dreams of becoming a ballerina.
Ann Hall
Ann is a woman who has lived in 10 countries while pursuing her second passion, writing in a way that enhances the life of all who read it through putting intimate pieces of her life’s success on www.acoffeewithfriends.com. What sets her apart from the million other writers in the world is that her experiences are unique. She has chosen a life of hardship in order to follow her passion as a nurse practitioner meeting the needs of the poorest of the poor. Uprooting her family, moving across the world to a third world country, beginning a successful international organization to impact thousands in need in Asia, are just examples of the “schooling” she’s received over the years. Her husband of 20 years shares the same passion and together they have committed their lives to fulfilling God’s plan alongside their 4 children. Her personal experiences include enduring and successfully overcoming, burnout, depression, and anxiety developing character and wisdom to share. She truly believes to climb out of a deep emotional well and become successful, it helps to have a friend who has climbed out before.
Anna Butler
Air Force wife, History teacher, lover of books, chocolate chip cookie dough, and a nice, big cup of tea. I was born and raised in Bellevue, Nebraska and went to college at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. I’m a diehard Husker fan and no matter where the Air Force takes us, I will make it my mission to find a Nebraska bar during football season! I try my best to be a good cook, housekeeper, and Christian wife for my kind and loving husband, and I love to write about how God has worked His magic in my life. However, you’ll find that my point of view and interpretations are never too serious. After all, God has a sense of humor; He made the platypus!
AnnAliese Harry
AnnAliese is a proud Army wife and mother to two young children. She has a BA in History, a Masters in Social Work, and has worked extensively with children and families in both clinical settings and as a case manager. Since the birth of her children, she has taken a hiatus from paid employment, and devotes time to volunteering at whichever military chapel the family attends. She currently blogs about topics of faith, parenting, and military life at www.beautifulcamouflage.com. You can follow her on Twitter, on Instagram or on Facebook at A Beautiful, Camouflaged Mess of A Life.
Anne-Marie Scala
Anne Marie Scala is a writer, educational consultant, Mindfulness teacher, wife, and mother of two lovely little ladies. She appreciates a good book, a good run, and a good football game. Her work has been published in The Elephant Journal, Scary Mommy and her blog, https://movethechainsblog.com/
Annie Boyd
Annie Boyd was raised on a farm in Iowa. She graduated from The University of Northwestern in St. Paul with a degree in elementary education. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have five children. She loves being a stay-at-home mom and homeschooling her kids. She blogs with her family over at http://www.theginghamapron.com/
Annie Henriksen
Annie Henriksen lives in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. She married her college sweetheart in an outdoor ceremony in thirty degree weather, just to keep things interesting. After a career in non-profit she was promoted to Stay-At-Home of her three year old daughter and one year old baby boy. She has a fresh perspective on parenting as a first time mom of an active toddler and one year old! She understands that every day as a parents will not be easy, but it’s about the laughter that fills the home that makes it worth it.
She believes family comes first on all fronts, and every day has its own challenges but you have to take them on one at a time.
Annie Mcgarr
I am a full time working momma with a beautiful baby girl. I am navigating through motherhood and hoping to help other mommas along the way. I have an amazing husband, family, God, and a fur baby that all help me along the way. I love to bake, write, and eat cake! I feel grateful for all the blessings I have and thank God everyday!
Annie Rothe
Annie Rothe, a Colorado-born, yoga-loving, Samoyed-owning mom to an 8 month old little girl. Annie began blogging over at Simply Annie http://www.simplyannie.com/ after having her daughter and becoming a SAHM. Between naps and play dates she loves arranging flowers, writing for her blog, spending time with her husband and her tribe.
Antara Pandit
Hi! I’m Antara and I live in Chennai, India. I am a doting Mom of two teddy bear looking boys. Going from a 9 am to 5 pm corporate job to writing, my passion lies in sharing my voice with to-be moms and moms all over the world, to address real everyday parenting challenges, at the same time integrating my personal experiences. I have always been a “let’s get the party started and finish a bottle of rose champagne” kind of girl. Even after becoming a mother, I am still that “let’s get the party started and finish a bottle of rose champagne” kind of girl. My mantra – work hard, play hard and be a mom!
Anya Bellow
Hey Y’all!
To be plain, I’m Anya’. I’m also a mother to a little boy named Jaxson, a finace’ to a stud, a dog owner to a very hyper boxer, a graduate student who complains about her thesis every day, a daughter, sister, and friend. I’m really a simple woman but I do enjoy adventure from time to time.
Unlike most people, I enjoy my alone time a lot. I’m a firm believer in the four F’s in life: Faith, Family, Food, and Football (Go Cowboys!). In other words, I’m always praying, laughing, eating, and cheering! I just recently began blogging about a year ago and I love it; I never knew sharing could be so therapeutic.
I hope to share more with you all! :)
Ashley
Passionate by nature, Ashley channels her emotions into her writing because sometimes speaking is hard. She is a mom to an elementary-aged daughter, will be marrying her best friend this summer, and her dog’s name is Betty White. Like many in her generation, she is currently working on her debut novel.
Ashley Bebensee
Hi! I’m Ashley, a Nebraska girl living in Wyoming. I grew up on a farm in western Nebraska, graduated with a class of 28 and ventured to the middle of the state to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney. It was there I met the love of my life and husband, Brett. He is the most romantic, kind and intelligent person I know. And he makes me belly-laugh (truly the best kind). We have two cats and two dogs that are spoiled rotten. I am a content manager at a weekly newspaper, where I get to spend my days reading, writing, editing and designing a newspaper.
British television shows, wine and caramel apples from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory are my guilty pleasure. Shopping with my mom, going to the movies with my husband, long phone conversations with my dad and spoiling my nieces and nephews are just a few of my favorite activities. While I try to plan out all the details of life like the good control freak that I am, God is always throwing in curveballs. And so far, each of those curveballs have given me a bountiful amount of stress and love, adventure and joy, and more blessings than I could have ever imagined.
Ashley Glass
Ashley is a blogger + photographer living in Kentucky with her husband of seven years and two toddlers. When she’s not writing, snapping photos or chasing the kids around, you can find her baking something sweet while chugging re-heated coffee.
Ashley Kleisinger
Bio- Ashley Kleisinger is a mommy, elementary school teacher, and blogger from Northern Kentucky. When not lesson planning in the shower, chasing after her 3- and 6-year-old, or celebrity stalking on eight different forms of social media, you can find her penning her rants, ramblings, and exaggerations of the truth on her Facebook page Back Stories First.
Ashley Misko
Ashley is a wife, mother of two, and works as both a Senior Program Manager at a non-profit assisting those with developmental disabilities and as a Health and Fitness Coach. Since becoming a mom, she is committed to helping other women and mothers live a healthier lifestyle and help their families to do the same. Join Ashley in her Fight against the Frump at https://fightingthefrump.wordpress.com/
Ashley Morgan
My little family is my life. I am so proud to be Mrs. Morgan and am of course obsessed with my little pups Diggy and Samson. I have a ridiculous passion for health and wellness, and am constantly educating myself. After graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2007, I returned to Cincinnati to start a career teaching health and physical education. In 2010 I began teaching group fitness classes and have continued to advance my education while perusing certifications in fitness, nutrition and personal training.
Ashley Thurn
Ashley is a mother to two little ones and a pediatric occupational therapist by trade. She has always loved being able to use her experience as an OT to encourage moms and caregivers in relating with their children. Her goal is to help others in the pursuit of fostering healthy, confident and independent children. Other than mothering her children and being a wife, she is passionate about all things related to food and health which are interchangeable in her world. Working with children is a reward in itself but we all know it is comes with its challenges. If we are being honest, we all could use some encouragement from time to time. So whether you’re a parent, a grandparent, a therapist, a teacher or a nanny. Whoever you are and wherever you are in your journey, she hopes she can encourage you to feel more confident and supported and more connected to your child in some way.
Ashli Brehm
Ashli Brehm = Thirtysomething. Nebraska gal. Life blogger. Husker fan. Creative writer. Phi Mu sister. Breast cancer survivor. Boymom. Premie carrier. Happy wife. Gilmore Girls fanatic. Amos Lee listener. Coffee & La Croix drinker. Sarcasm user. Jesus follower. Slipper wearer. Funlover. Candle smeller. Yoga doer. Pinterest failer. Anne Lamott reader. Tribe member. Goodness believer. Life enthusiast.
Follow me at http://babyonthebrehm.com/
Ashli Mazer
Hi I am Ashli. I am a first-time mommy, full-time marketing professional, part-time blogger and no-time sleeper. I like to think I manage it all but really life is just me managing the chaos while dancing backwards in high heels. You can read more at my Blog, BackwardsNHighHeels.com.
Ashli Sweat
Ashli is an Australian-born writer, mama of one, owner of The Million Dollar Mama, and chihuahua-lover who met her husband, an American soldier, while she was studying abroad in Paris, France. She now finds herself navigating life in the South (Tennessee.) Before having her son, she worked as an Outreach Coordinator and Behavior Therapist for a large non-profit organization. She is a graduate of Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia, and a huge Kentucky Basketball fan – Go Big Blue! Ashli loves taking her son and dog on long walks, watching The Bachelor with her husband, and blogging. You can find her at http://www.themilliondollarmama.com/ and on Twitter @ashlidsweat
Ashlyn Torres
Ashlyn Torres is a Senior at UNK and currently works as a barista for The Barista at the Holiday Inn and a layout designer for her school paper at UNK. She enjoys long walks on the beach and sunsets. With her family originally from Puerto Rico, she tries to incorporate her culture into all of her work, from recipes to writing – photography to designing. After college she would like to pursue a career in the coffee business as well as the ministry.
Audra Rogers
Audra Rogers tries to enjoy the quiet life out in the country amidst the chaos of raising two young boys. A news photojournalist in her former life, Audra stopped to smell the roses and champion family fun in the great outdoors, while staying cognizant of the tender and difficult places of parenthood. You can read more about what Audra‘s up to on her blog RealHonestMom.com
Aundi Kolber
Aundi Kolber loves Jesus, people, and long winded stories. She has a goofy sense of humor, but may start a deep conversation within five minutes of meeting you. She is a professional counselor in Colorado. Her hope is to use her voice to talk about hard and beautiful things. Aundi blogs at bravelyimperfect.com.
Avery Jennings
Avery Jennings is a cowboy’s wife, mom of three and writer at heart. Besides investing in her man and her three favorite little people, she spends her time helping operate their performance horse business, running her bookkeeping business, and writing in the wee hours. Avery wrote and published fiction novels as a teen, but can only find time for shorter articles about real life now. She loves to create and relate, and is especially fond of Jesus.
Bailey Koch
The story of Bailey Koch finding her love for and strength in writing begins with near tragedy. In February of 2012, Bailey’s husband was nearly killed in a head-on collision with a semi truck. As a method of getting information to friends and family, Bailey began a Caring Bridge page. Immediately, others began commenting that Bailey should be a writer. “Yeah right!” Bailey thought. “There’s no way I could do that!”
“Never Alone: A Husband and Wife’s Journey with Depression and Faith” was published in March 2015 and is written by Jeremy and Bailey Koch. It details their struggles with severe depression and the journey toward understanding their purpose, accepting help, and finding faith. High school sweethearts, Jeremy and Bailey know their lives were meant for each other and to help others by being honest about their story. They are proud parents of two beautiful, and often rambunctious, boys. Hudson and Asher are 10 and 7 years old. You can learn more about their journey and even purchase the eBook or paperback copy of “Never Alone” at www.jeremyandbailey.com.
Jeremy and Bailey found their purpose in helping others find hope when suffering from a disability, especially unseen illnesses like depression. Jeremy, who suffers from suicidal thoughts, continues to learn to live, not simply stay alive, through hope from God and the acceptance of help. Bailey is his biggest supporter and left her teaching job, after being in public education for seven years, to focus on what the two know to be God’s plan. Bailey now works as a Lecturer in Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and will graduate with her doctoral degree in Special Education from Walden University sometime in 2018. Jeremy and Bailey co-own and operate Natural Escapes, a landscaping and greenhouse services business that also includes a paint your own pottery and canvas family art studio. The passion to advocate for those who can’t easily advocate for themselves is strong. Bailey has a message of hope and acceptance for all; she has plans to completely demolish the societal stigma attached to mental illness.
Bailey Suzio
Bailey Suzio’s journey started out in Michigan, where she grew up as the oldest of 10 (yes, ten) children, and has led her to Hawaii with her husband and their two dogs. She has greatly enjoyed this opportunity to explore the history and culture of the Hawaiian islands. In addition to her love for the Lord and her family, her great passions are coffee and collecting an exorbitant amount of books. Bailey has spent the last few years teaching and working with a local church. She writes at http://thethinplace.net/ about her life, faith, and infertility journey.
Barbara Mascareno-Shaw
Barbara is a bilingual content writer and a science teacher. She loves to write about parenting and family fun activities. Barbara writes about her educational journey as a teacher and a multicultural mom on her blog at Spanish4Kiddos, an online educational resource.
Barrie Bismark
I’m Barrie. I’m sarcastic, vocal, stubborn, strong willed, and kind of a pain in the ass. I have a husband who I have been married to for 11 years and three beautiful children boy (8), girl (6), and girl (3).I am a full-time working mom and I love spending as much time as I can with my husband and children. Being a mom is one of the hardest things I have ever done, but also one of the most rewarding. I am amazed every day at the chaos, laughs, adventures, and exhaustion that motherhood brings.
I have been featured on Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Babble, Parent Co., Sammiches and Psych Meds, For Every Mom, and am a contributing writer on Suburban Misfit Mom and Modern Mom.
Beatriz Olmedillo
My name is Beatriz Olmedillo. I am originally from Maracaibo, Venezuela but moved to Houston, Texas 7 years ago with my husband for my job as an engineer in a large engineering company where I currently work.
I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and a newborn (2 months old). As a new mom my life is changing and I am in the search of redefining the purpose of my life, rediscovering and prioritizing things. Follow my journey.
Becci Nicholls
Becci is a 33-year-old mum to two young boys. She has a passion for writing and often refers to it as her therapy. Becci blogs over at swordsandsnoodles.co.uk. She shares her highs, her lows, the good times, the hysterical times and everything else that goes alongside parenting. Becci is very honest, brutally honest, and prides herself on this. Not only is Swords & Snoodles a parenting website, it also often features mental health issues and experiences with children who have additional needs alongside crafts, lifestyle and travel posts.
Becki Robins
Becki Robins is a freelance writer and mother of four living in California’s Gold Country. She enjoys road tripping with her family and generally does a pretty good job living vicariously through her kids. Occasionally, she thinks about being crafty and riding horses, but never seems to get around to actually doing those things. She blogs at Travel by Stove (http://travelbystove.blogspot.com) about the joys of feeding scary international food to kids who would really rather be eating pizza.
Becky Weigel
Becky Weigel is a mother of 5 kids, ages 9 down to 1 year-old. She recently moved to the suburbs of Chicago after having lived in Indiana and before that Kentucky. Writing blog posts over the years has been a way to keep in touch with family and friends. When you have 4 boys and 1 girl life is never dull, the unexpected happens at every turn, and it is a life gone crazy. Hopefully, when you read about her boisterous life you don’t feel so alone, and maybe a little bit better about yourself.
Belinda Ballew
I am a grateful mother, wife, sister, and friend. I currently live, play, and work in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina, with my husband and our sons.
Bert Anderson
Bert Anderson is a blogger and social media manager mom of three living outside of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. She’s the author behind the blog First Time Mom, where she honestly chronicles the peaks and valleys of parenting. Even though she has more than one child, Bert maintains that whether you have one child or 19, there’s a first time for everything. She’s a lover of coffee, conversations, pop culture, healthy living and fitness.
Beth Keck
Elizabeth Keck lives with the man of her dreams, her two wild boys and beloved dog, Ellie. She’s a foodie who loves coffee and writing about faith, french country decor and her crazy life at http://www.ellieandelizabeth.com/
Betty Streff
Betty Streff began her career as a customer service representative for a large corporation in Omaha. Four years later she found herself to be a farm wife in a small rural community with limited opportunities for women. After a humbling self assessment, she listed her assets as talents for sketching, sewing, and the natural ability to strike up conversations with complete strangers. Using these and her optimistic nature, she began stitching up some bibs and pillows for a craft show, who wouldn’t?
Over the next 25 years she became a serial entrepreneur obsessed with studying faith, spirituality, leadership, motivation, and management as she developed her businesses. Betty has spent the last few years working in corporate America in the hospitality and manufacturing world and she continues to immerse herself in the study of what makes people tick.
The explosive growth in the relatively recent science of positive psychology fascinates her. Betty devours everything she can find on the subject and is especially intrigued with people who thrive no matter the circumstances and in discovering ways that happiness and optimism can be learned. She is currently exploring ways of sharing and cultivating the exciting possibilities with both individuals and businesses.
She and her husband Steve have been married 45 years and are blessed with 2 incredible daughters, 2 fantastic sons-in-law and 6 amazing grandchildren.
Blair Cissell
Blair Cissell is a recent college graduate who is learning to take on the newfound title of being an “adult”. She has landed her first grown-up job as the Event Director for the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, but Blair will always be a kid-at-heart who loves all things Disney. In her own fairytale of a life, she recently married the man of her dreams and has added another title to her resume — wife. When she isn’t at work, you can find her volunteering, spending time with friends and family, meeting with church groups, working out, or playing her favorite sport – shopping. Writing has always been a passion, that she uses to express her (limited) experience on love, relationships and growing-up while exploring the beauty & power of words. She encourages you to SimplyB.. yourself. http://bcissell.blogspot.com/
Bonnie Ashby
I am a wife of three years, to my high school sweetheart Isaac. We have one child, a son, Josiah who will be three months next week. We live in what we like to call potato country, a small town in northern Maine, next to the Canadian border. Isaac sells lawn tractors for a living, and is our church’s youth worship leader as well. I have recently just become a stay at home momma, fulfilling a long time dream of mine. I am passionate about writing and seeing Jesus move through the power of his words through me. I long for his kingdom to come, and my desire is to be a part of that.
Brandi Buzzard
Brandi Buzzard Frobose is a cowgirl, rancher, runner and traveler who believes in telling the whole truth and keeping the word “can’t” out of her vocabulary. She loves sports, being outdoors and leaving her phone at home when she’s with family and friends. On most days, you can find her guzzling iced tea and dreaming about the future from her farmhouse, while spoiling her beloved border collie, Cricket. Brandi blogs at http://www.buzzardsbeat.com/
Brandis Roush
I am a well traveled Nebraska native who now resides in central Minnesota. My husband and I have been married just over ten years and have three unbelievably smart, beautiful children. As a family we love any outdoor activity, going to movies, reading good books, and enjoying all the fairs, festivals, and other awesome activites the areas has to offer during the 6 months it is not a frozen tundra.
I graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Secondary Education before following my husband to three different states. Since then I have received an additional certification in Early Childhood Education, started a small chicken farm, and opened a small business on Etsy.
One of my many mottos is “know better, do better” so I spend much of my spare time doing research on the many decisions I must make as a parent, a business owner, a board member, a spouse, or simply as an adult and I love passing some of that information on to my readers.
Brea Schmidt
Brea Schmidt is a writer, photographer and mom advocate who aims to generate authentic conversation about motherhood and daily life on her blog, The Thinking Branch. She also owns the Ohio-based family photography business Photography by Brea. When she isn’t writing, photographing or Mom-ing her three kids under the age of five, you can usually find her listening to country music or aggressively cheering for her favorite sports teams.
Breanna Richey
After being born and raised in Hawaii, Bre went to a Christian college where she played soccer and got her degree in Communications and Public Relations. Now she enjoys freelance writing and blogging about being a pastor’s wife and mom of two under two at http://maintainingme.com/. Some of her favorite things include Starbucks, organizing, and interior decorating. Find her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Breathe Eat Live
Elaine is an Austin, TX based writer. She is making leaps to become a work from home freelancer with her writing, and many other talents including photography and crafting. You can read her pieces focusing on cooking & dining, travel, and as of recent, her journey on becoming mommy on her blog http://breatheeatlive.com//
Brianna Bell
Brianna Bell is a wife, mother, and freelance writer specializing in articles on parenting and family. She can be found elbows deep in sudsy dirty dish water, on the floor playing human jungle gym, or with her game face on typing up her newest article. You can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Briannarose11/?fref=ts&__mref=message_bubble
Bridget Riepl
Bridget is a recovering perfectionist and former lawyer who recently decided to drop her fears {and her filter too} and start writing about anything and everything that ignites her fire, from potty training to politics. She blogs at http://www.bridgetriepl.com// and her work has appeared in MindBodyGreen and TheDisorganizedParent.
Bridget currently lives and works at the Jersey Shore with her twins, Sadie and Patrick, and her husband Joe who supports her spontaneity with a smile. You can find her on Instagram at @bridgetriepl or visit her on Facebook at Bridget Marie Riepl.
Bridgette Ohrt
I was born and raised in the great state of Nebraska. I have 2 beautiful children. A daughter named Taylor, and a son named Brody.
I have held many diverse jobs over my lifetime, including stay at home mom for 9 years. But I’m an entrepreneur at heart and received my degree from the university of Oprah. :) My passions are food, family, friends, fashion, faith & fun. oh yeah, & music. Not necessarily in that order! I always try to approach life with a sense of humor.
I’m learning to live life on my own after being married for 21 years, and learning to love this wild ride called life.
Brie Gowen
Brie Gowen is forty year old homeschooling mom of four daughters. A Registered Nurse by trade, mostly SAHM by choice, small, home-based business owner by necessity, and writer by calling, Brie enjoys sharing what she learns along the way in her spare time (which she has very little of). Busy, but blessed. Overwhelmed, but overflowing.
Follow her on social!
Britt LeBoeuf
Hailing from the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York, Britt has a background in Human Services and Child Development. Married to her Army vet/superhero husband, they are kept busy raising their two beautiful boys, in their cabin in the woods (really in the subdivision). She is also a mom to two angel babies.
You can find her first self-published novel, “Promises of Pineford” on Amazon and Lulu. You can also find her work in progress blog “The Bomb Sahm” on WordPress and Facebook. Pretending to workout at the gym, obsessing over her pets, and secretly wishing she was a Vampire Slayer are just some of her hobbies.
Brittany Cole
Not your average Southern Belle, Brittany is a native of Georgia living in South Florida. She attended Auburn University (WAR EAGLE!) where she received her Bachelors in Political Science and has a Masters in International Relations from The University of Oklahoma.
Brittany has many passions in life, in addition to being a wife and mom. She loves all kitchen-based activities, traveling, being outdoors, reading, yoga, and dancing. When you cannot otherwise find her, check the local farmers market – she’s the one buying obscene amounts of kale and turnips.
Britt lives every day by the Maya Angelou quote, “Do the best until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better”. Her mission in life is to raise a family of compassionate and empathetic humans while doing the best she can to make the world a more tolerant, beautiful place.
Brittany Dyer
Brittany is a counselor turned missionary living in Bangkok, Thailand. She married her high school sweetheart and now has 2 beautiful children with him. She loves to travel, bake, eat ice cream and have dance parties with her kiddos! Follow her blog at www.followthedyers.com
Brittany J. P. Reese
Brittany J.P. Reese is a mom, step-mom, wife, author, writer, editor and entrepreneur. She is a true night owl who loves to laugh and whose best work is created through procrastination during the wee hours of the morning. Her belief is God gives you the tools you need in life. It is up to you to use those tools to build your happiness and pave the way for your children.
Brittany Petersen
Certified Holistic Health Coach, Drugless Practitioner (AADP), Body By Vi Regional Director, Pure Barre Instructor, Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA), Dance Teacher and Health Food Addict.
Brittany Price
Brittany is a believer in Jesus Christ with the desire to know Him more and make Him known by sharing Gods faithfulness to her family as she became a widow at 25 with 3 boys under 3. She is a singer/songwriter with The Elm music along with a speaker and writer. Brittany lives in Atlanta with her three little boys.
Brittany Province
Hi my name is Brittany Province, and I am a senior at Chadron State College earning my degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations. I aspire to be an event planner focusing on weddings. Currently I am jumping from one minimum wage job to another and trying to keep up with my homework.
I have two lovely dogs and a boyfriend of two and a half years who stands behind all of my big dreams! Some of my hobbies include blogging, walking my dogs, and keeping up with my favorite fashion bloggers.
Brittnee Proha
I am a mother of 5, married to my best friend for 7 years. I am dedicated to clean eating, organic food and essential oils. We just spent the last year building our dream home near Spokane, WA. I survive my days with a little bit of coffee and a whole lot of Jesus.
Brooke Halstead
Hello! I’m Brooke! I am a nurse turned stay-at-home mom to a beautiful little girl. I love writing, taking pictures, and cooking! Aside from blogging, I also have a wonderful husband and a fur-baby who is like a second child. My dream is to inspire others to do and be who they want to be!
Brooke Mulkay
I am a lover of health & fitness, nourishment A. K. A. Grub, nature, dogs, residential and floral design and family life.
I love to express my creativity by working with both my hands and my mind to create beautiful things and thoughts.
I am a firm believer in doing things that truly make you happy. “If you don’t like what you’re doing then don’t do it” are the wise words I was given by my father while I was considering leaving my former studies to pursue my true passion of design (to which I did and boy am I happy) and those words are the words I live by each and every day.
I like to lead a simple yet interesting and adventurous life. Why? Because life is to short to be stressed AND bored.
Brooke Sailer
Brooke lived a real-life fairy tale when she married a handsome bachelor after dating for only one month and ten days. (Sorry for the heart attack, Mom.) She is a very proud wife of 13 years and homeschooling mom to their four children, ages 10 and under.
Brooke Teel
I’m Brooke a mid twenties mom and teacher with a mile long to do list. I am married to my high school sweetheart, mother of 3; 2 girls in my arms and one in our hearts while keeping up with an ornery, chocolate lab. We are stationed in our favorite small town with big dreams we are trying to fulfill while making sure our ship stays afloat.
Caitlin Henderson
Caitlin Henderson is a small town girl from Kansas who fell in love with a farmer. They have two small boys who keep her on her toes and always clinging to coffee. She is passionate about showing people Jesus, and telling the story of agriculture. She loves writing about their life full of grace, craziness, love, dirt, and cows.
Caitlin Rogers
Hi, I’m Caitlin, and I blog about twins and parenting, with a little dash of health and fitness at rogerspartyof5.com. Life as a family of five (with three under three) has its struggles, challenges, hardships…. and yes, it does have its joys. It’s chaotic and messy with lots of crying and lots of laughing. I hope to capture and convey those emotions to my readers through my blog. My goal is to help your family laugh a little more and cry a little less by sharing my experiences and what’s worked with our crazy little family.
Callie Feyen
Callie lives in the DC suburbs with her husband, and their two daughters, Hadley and Harper. She teaches 7th and 8th grade English, and writes for Coffee+Crumbs, Relief Journal, and Makes You Mom. Her work has also appeared in Art House America, Good Letters, and she was a 2014 participant in the DC Listen To Your Mother Show. You can find her on Instagram or Twitter at @calliefeyen, or stop by her website at: http://www.calliefeyen.com/
Cameron Reeves Poynter
Cameron Reeves Poynter is a reformed lawyer, writer, rabid sports fan, and mother of two. She writes about parenthood, loss, and loving hard on her blog Lucky Orange Pants. Her work has also been published on The Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Babble, The TODAY show, The Elephant Journal, YourTango, and The Mighty.
Candace Kikkert
Hi there! My name is Candace and I am, first and foremost, a daughter of the King. I am also a wife and mother to two beautiful girls under the age of two. You can often find me perusing the local thrift shop for a chance to reclaim the beauty of things thrown away and forgotten. I like to think that Christ does the same with us, as He looks past our brokenness and calls us beautiful. My hope is that the tedious and seemingly insignificant things like changing diapers, cleaning hands and faces, and preparing meals for my kids (only for them to be hungry again an hour later), will be the very things that show my girls how to be God-fearing, Jesus-loving, people-serving women. I find tremendous peace and joy in reflecting, writing and piecing together the lessons He teaches me daily. The bottom line? We all stand in need of grace.
Cara Putman
Cara Putman proudly calls Nebraska the home of her roots. She grew up running around the family farm her grandmother still lives on and making onion rings and Runzas at four different Runzas her family opened across the state. After graduating with honors from the University of Nebraska, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked in the non-profit arena and attended George Mason Law School. An attorney, author of 17 books with more on the way, and lecturer at Purdue University, Cara lives in Indiana with her husband and four kids. You can learn more about Cara and her books at http://www.caraputman.com, http://www.facebook.com/caraputman, http://twitter.com/cara_putman, and http://pinterest.com/caraputman.
Cara Sue Achterberg
Cara Sue Achterberg lives on a hillside farm in South Central, Pennsylvania with her family and an embarrassing number of animals. She is the author of I’m Not Her, a work of womens fiction published by The Story Plant. Cara is also a prolific blogger (four!) and her essays can be found in numerous anthologies (including Chicken Soup for the Soul), websites, blogs, and magazines. Her most popular blog, Another Good Dog, https://anothergooddog.wordpress.com/ chronicles her family’s adventures fostering rescue dogs. She teaches workshops based on her nonfiction book, Live Intentionally, a handbook for organic life. Links to all her blogs and books, plus inspiration for teen writers can at CaraWrites.com, http://www.carawrites.com/
Cari McCullough
I am a lover of Jesus, a wife and a stay at home mama of three. I am constantly learning and growing and doing my best to figure out this life I’ve been given. I’m also a food allergy mama and expert label reader. I love to spend time with my friends talking and laughing over wine and Mexican food.
Carissa Moore
Carissa is a stay-at-home mom who lives in the suburbs of Boston. She is a lover of dogs, country music and all things coffee. Her world revolves around her little boy, who happens to be the spitting image of his Daddy. When she’s not busy going to playgroups or chasing around her energetic toddler she enjoys trying to establish herself as a freelance writer.
Carly Pruch
Carly is a Jesus-loving pastor’s wife, homeschooling mama of 3, foster mom, and soon-to-be missionary to college students with Cru. Originally from Nebraska, she and her family currently reside in Upstate New York but as their family transitions into full-time missionary ministry they will be moving to New Mexico. She writes about faith, family, ministry and occasionally their children’s battle with food sensitivities over at https://pruchfamilychaos.com/
Carly Rae
Carly Rae wears many hats. Although writing is her passion, she is also a primary school teacher and a mother of three. She graduated from university with a Bachelor of Arts Honours and a Bachelor of Education. She grew up in Canada, lived in England for many years and now lives in Sydney, Australia with her Australian husband. She is writing a series of non-fiction, short stories about life as a parent and what can be learned about this amazing, yet frustrating journey of parenthood.
Carolyn Moore
Carolyn traded a career in local TV news for a gig as a stay-at-home mom, where the days are just as busy and the pay is only slightly worse. She lives in flyover country with her husband and four young kids, and occasionally writes about raising them at Assignment Mom
Carrie Christensen
Hi, I’m Carrie! I reside in the lovely Lincoln, Nebraska with my husband Gunnar, cat Mr. Bibbs, and dog Brodie. We are new to Nebraska, hailing from Colorado, originally from the Midwest, and happy as clams to be back in the land of four seasons. When I’m not blogging you can find me working at my dream job at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, cooking vegetarian food, traveling, bicycling and canoeing… at the same time! Glad you’re here!
Caryn Berardi
Casey Hitchcock
Casey Hitchcock is a homeschool mom of three, military wife, lover of pancakes and lifting heavy. In 2013 she created birth.hope.love to support all births and help encourage mothers to listen to their own voice and find confidence in themselves. You can often find her behind her camera lens or locked in her bathroom trying to find a shred of sanity.
Cassie Hilt
Cassie is a working mother of two small kiddos. She works on maintaining the delicate balance of work/mommy/wife life, and making sure she doesn’t run out of wine before payday. She enjoys writing in her free time and chronicling the adventures of being a mom. You can follow her on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/thechroniclesofmotherhood Twitter, https://twitter.com/ChronOfMom and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/the_chronicles_of_motherhood/ and visit her website http://www.cassiehilt.com/
Catherine Dietrich
Littles, Love and Sunshine is a blog by a mother who loves travel, shopping, fashion, food, perfect cups of tea and – above all – being a wife and mom. I am a South African Brit who has just recently moved from Switzerland to the Bahamas. My musings about the above are written in the time I can snatch between negotiating with the threenager and rocking the baby.
Catherine Whelan
I am a divorced mother of three human children and two fur babies, a freelance writer, editor and teacher. I try and see the world with positive humour and help others to see the silliness around them.
Find my blog at: http://www.divorcedsupermum.com/
Cathy Briley
Cathleen Briley is the mother of two daughters (and one cat) and the author of The Whitmore House series (hauntingly romantic novels) available at http://www.historyandmystery.net/. Cathleen is the Vice President of the Mayhew Cabin with John Brown’s Cave Museum in Nebraska City and the author of The Twelve: A Unique Underground Railroad Saga Spanning 150 Years.
Cathy Tobin
Cathy Tobin is an Irish immigrant, the mother of three young Americans, a full time educator and part time reporter, and blogger at www.corkwoman.com and www.facebook.com/TheCorkWomanBlog/.
Celeste
Celeste is a writer, a storyteller, and a marketing professional and shares parenting tips, life hacks, and her favorite stories on this crazy journey called parenting. Living in Reno, Nevada, Celeste is married with two boys under age three, and she shares the good, the bad, and the messy (mostly poop-related) parts of being a healthy, life-loving, passionate mom and wife. Follow her adventures and learn about The Ultimate Mom Challenge™ on her website, http://andwhatamom.com/ or Facebook.
Celeste Snodgrass
Celeste is a co-author of the hilarious book It’s Really 10 Months: Delivering the truth about the glow of pregnancy and other blatant lies.
http://itsreally10months.com//
Celeste, her hilarious husband, two quickly growing kids and two dogs are new transplants to South Dakota. She works for an international child welfare and adoption agency. She daydreams of having enough free time to make all the delicious recipes and fun DIY projects she has on her Pinterest boards.
Chaaron
Chaaron is a Nebraska native who lives in Alexandria, VA with her husband, RP, her son, Dash and her daughter, Pippa. By day, she’s a program manager with a public charity in DC and by night, she is happily occupied with living room dance parties and dodging errant duplo pieces. She’s terrible at updating her blog, but you can find her little slice of the internet at senseandnonsenseblog.com.
Chara Donahue
Chara is a freelance writer who is busy at work on her first book. She also enjoys doing biblical counseling, speaking to women, and eating copious amounts of dessert when her four kids are out playing with dad. She holds a MSEd from Corban University and is passionate about seeing people set free through God’s truths. She longs to be a voice that says, “Hey we are in this together, and there is room for us all.” You can find more from Chara at her blog Anchored Voices and on multiple social media platforms @CharaDonahue
Charissa Thonus
Charissa Thonus is a wife, mother of 3, and a former 5th grade teacher. Last year she decided to do something she had thought about doing for several years, she started a blog. Charissa writes to encourage moms to live a full life without all the busy. You can follow her on her blog.
Charlie Gray
Charlie is a blogger, owner of a publishing company and most importantly a mother to a very handsome little boy.
She grew up and lives in The New Forest with her partner.
Charlie enjoys all things Beauty, Baby and Beyond. Her little boy gives her plenty to write about but so little time to do it in, so any moment spared is spent letting the world know about their crazy adventures.
Chelsea Ervin
Chelsea Ervin is a freelance writer, a mental health blogger, and a stay-at-home mom to a young boy with autism. When she isn’t reading or writing, you can find her immersed in yoga or meditation. A self-improvement aficionado, her mission in life is to help others see their true potential, while learning to love herself along the way. She has been featured in Autism Parenting Magazine and Her View From Home.
Find her blog at https://shesgotawaywithwords.com/
Chelsea Flagg
Chelsea is a stay-at-home mama, comedic author, blogger, lover of goats, and a big fan of laughing at herself. When she’s not online writing, you can bet she’s hanging out with her three practically perfect daughters and charming husband in sunny Boulder, Colorado. Much to her chagrin, they do not own a cat. You can visit her at http://www.chelseaflagg.com/
Chelsea Love
Chelsea does her best juggling being everything that she’s supposed to be. She’s a Christian, wife, mama, and self-proclaimed introvert. Reading, writing, napping, collecting other people’s junk, and baking casseroles is what she does when she isn’t busy crunching data at her day job. She’s new to blogging but wants to make others mamas like herself curl up and feel cozy in what she has to offer.
Chelsie Bebensee
Chelsie Bebensee is from Kearney, NE. She attended the University of Nebraska Kearney and received a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a news editorial emphasis. She and her husband Casey have been married since 2006 and she is the mom of Miss Olivia, a lively, loving two-year-old.
Growing up in a creative family, Chelsie got the bug for arts and crafts at an early age. As a child she competed in sewing, baking and other creative categories in 4-H and some of her favorite memories are of spending evenings working on craft projects with her mom.
Chelsie has been a florist for ten years and has enjoyed every minute of it. She has won many awards through the Nebraska Florists Society including membership into the Nebraska Academy of Floral Designers, a select group of Nebraska florists. She has attended numerous workshops around the state and completed a wedding design course at the Teleflora Education Center in Oklahoma City.
Chelsie and two of her best friends, Stacy Schulte and Megan Axmann, recently opened a new floral shop in Kearney, NE called Divas Floral Shop and Boutique. The trio specialize in providing personalized, artistic arrangements for everyday events, corporate parties, funerals and weddings. Along with trendy floral arrangements, Divas Floral Shop and Boutique also carries fun fashion purses, scarves and jewelry as well as unique home decor items. The Divas also spend time creating fun home decor and accessory products inspired by Pinterest and their own imaginations.
In her spare time, Chelsie enjoys feeding her Pinterest addiction and creating fun crafts with her daughter Olivia. She also enjoys reading, shopping and trying out new recipes with her family.
Chelsy Ranard
Chelsy is a writer from Montana who is now living in Boise, Idaho. She graduated with her journalism degree in 2012 from the University of Montana. She is happiest when writing, creating spray paint art, and drinking fruity wine.
Cherylyn Petersen
Cherylyn Petersen is a certified holistic health coach and mother of three. Through trial and error she’s learned that despite her best efforts, perfection is an illusion. Therefore, she focuses her time on enjoying life and pursuing authenticity. It lends to a messy and joy filled existence, where hearts and connection are the primary goal. When it all gets to be too much, coffee and Jesus are the best help. She shares tips for healthy living and emotional health at her website, http://www.thevitalogist.com/
Christen Bell
Christen is a wife and mother of two who lives in central Pennsylvania. She is passionate about her corner of the world, which includes family, running, reading, and writing.
Christen Spratt
Christen is the wife to one (he is the coolest engineer you will ever meet) and a mother to four (one from her teen pregnancy, one with epilepsy, one with SPED needs, and the fourth may or may not be related to the Hulk.) She is a recovering “perfect wife/mom,” up to her eyeballs in all things motherhood. She doesn’t have a Pinteresting life, she doesn’t cut sandwiches into dolphins, she doesn’t have a perfect marriage, and she regularly shares all this good/bad/ugly with her sweet readers over at http://christenspratt.com/. Christen is passionate about authenticity and frequently writes about the FaKebook phenomena, parenting, marriage, and faith while keeping a canny sense of humor. It is her heart to offer hope to other moms in the trenches. You can also find her on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/christenspratt, Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/christenspratt/, and Twitter – https://twitter.com/christenspratt.
Christi Terjesen
Christi Terjesen is the mother of three lively boys in New York. She keeps her sanity through daily walks, expensive wine, and good books. Check out her blog, Mental Stimulation for Moms at christiterjesen.com, and her playground blog, longislandplaygrounds.com.
Christina lltis
Christina Iltis, a native Texan, is a wife, mother to two darling daughters, and is expecting her third child, a son, this fall. She is a certified American Sign Language interpreter and high school English teacher. When not grading papers or running her girls to dance lessons, she enjoys crocheting, crafting, and party planning. Her best times are spent traveling with her husband, creating fairy gardens with her daughters, and reading with a hot cup of coffee.
Christina Nelson
I am a wife to my high school sweetheart and the mother of a rambunctious little boy. Photography is my life! I run a photography business, an etsy store for photographers, and a blog called The Educated Shutter http://www.theeducatedshutter.com/. If you can’t find me behind the camera, my nose is probably stuck inside a Harry Potter book.
Christina Tippett
My name is Christina Tippett and I am from Schuylkill County, PA. I am married and a mother of 2 toddler girls, ages 3 and 5. I am currently working full time and attending college to work towards a bachelor’s degree to further my career. I am often overwhelmed by raising 2 toddler girls and love to find ways to laugh about every part of parenting during these crazy but sometimes hilarious times.
Christine Carter
Chris Carter is a SAHM of two pretty amazing kids. She has been writing at http://themomcafe.com/ for six years, where she hopes to encourage mothers everywhere through her humor, inspiration and faith. You can also find her work on For Every Mom, Blunt Moms, Sammiches and Psych Meds, Mamapedia, Her View From Home, Huffington Post, MomBabble, and Scary Mommy. She is the author of “Help and Hope While You’re Healing: A woman’s guide toward wellness while recovering from injury, surgery, or illness.”
Christine Leeb
Christine Leeb–Speaker and Christian Family Coach specializing in Parenting and Child Discipline. Founder of Real Life Families–a non-profit organization building better families through free classes and resources. Mother to three awesome (and exhausting) children from whom she shamefully hides brownies. Wife to one patient (and polar-opposite) husband with whom she constantly quotes “Friends”. www.RealLifeFamilies.org
Christy Margritz
Born and raised in central Nebraska, Christy lives in Kearney with her husband, daughter, son, and two dogs. She is a preschool teacher with a passion for worship. Some of Christy’s favorite things include singing, dancing, watching movies, or reading a good book. Most days you can find her dancing and singing with her daughter and son!
Claire Hoots
Claire is a wife and mom taking on her second career. She spends her days out-and-about with an opinionated one year old. While the little one sleeps, she pounds on the keyboard. She’s a big fan of the crockpot, netflix, and gratitude lists. In her free time, she loves exercising, shopping, and reading. She believes that the perfect evening is spent drinking wine with girlfriends.
Clare Gately
Clare is an Interfaith Minister living in Edinburgh Scotland. She is
passionate about how we, as human beings can reach our potential on
all levels. She is particularly interested in encouraging women to
reach their potential and published her first book on that theme last
year. Originally from Ireland Clare loves nature and enjoys exploring
the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
Claudia Caramiello
Claudia Caramiello is a pharmacy technician by day, freelance writer by night, mother of two sons both day and night. Hailing from New Jersey, she is surviving single motherhood on caffeine and humor. You can find her on Facebook at Espresso & Adderall and read more from Claudia on her blog, https://wordblush.com/
Colleen Schukei
For the past 14 years, Colleen has worked behind the anchor desk for NTV News. Her work has been recognized by the Associated Press, Nebraska Broadcasters Association and earned honors from Governor Dave Heineman. Colleen recently hosted a U.S. Senate debate for CSPAN and has also been seen on Court TV and HGTV. Colleen lives in Hastings with her husband Chris and two children.
CommonGround
CommonGround is a farmer-driven, volunteer program created to clear up misconceptions and enhance the trust and awareness among urban consumers for today’s agriculture.
CommonGround serves as a partnership between the nation’s soybean and corn checkoffs. To learn more about CommonGround, visit www.findourcommonground.com, and learn more about the farm women involved in CommonGround Nebraska at
www.CommonGroundNebraska.com.
Connie Jelkin
I have been a Librarian for over 25 years in both the public library and now in the school system. I really feel that it is important to teach kids the love of books and reading. That being said, I love going to all kinds of movies and plays with my husband, Jim. Everyone says that he is a very patient man.
Corey Urbanek
I was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, but have since been transplanted to Kearney, thanks to my husband, Bryce. We met while attending UNK, and ended up settling here in town. We’re also excited for this coming summer, as we’re expecting a set of twins, due in late June or early July 2015!
Growing up, I participated in everything fine arts – from band, to choir, to theater. (Yes, I play several instruments, including piano, French horn, mallet percussion, a little guitar, and I sing.) I earned a Music Business degree at UNK, but when I graduated during the recession, arts jobs were few and far between. So I took a position at NTV News, and have been there for the past 7 years in various roles. (Yes, that’s where I met Leslie Means!)
In my free time, I still love anything music, especially finding new songs and artists. But my other big passion is food! As my husband can tell you, I’m obsessed with the Food Network (I’ll even watch episodes I’ve seen already.) He’s often my guinea pig for new recipes – but he doesn’t seem to mind, as long as he gets fed! I’m excited to share some of those recipes with all of you, and I hope you enjoy them!
Corinne Roth
Corinne is a wife to a sports nut and mom to three spunky kids, including twins. She tried to be a perfect Mom for a couple years, was miserable and is now learning to be happier with a few dirty dishes and unswept floors if it means more moments with her kids. You can follow The Pragmatic Parent on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.
Courtney Johnson
Courtney Johnson is a lifelong resident of the beautiful state of Idaho, an Idaho State University grad and most recently a wife. She is currently obsessed with learning to cook, loving her husband and blogging about their newlywed lives. Courtney is the community editor at the Idaho State Journal in Pocatello, Idaho. She enjoys capturing memories in words and photos.
Courtney Salmon
Courtney Salmon is a Christian wife, mother, and teacher. She has two lovely girls who amuse and amaze her daily. Her husband amuses the public as a radio personality. Courtney teaches K-3 and serves as Head Teacher at Zion Lutheran School-Worms. She is an avid reader and steward of a “Little Free Library” in Palmer, NE. She also love serving as a church organist, creating art, and completing home improvement projects.
Courtney Westlake
Courtney Westlake is a writer and photographer with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a passion for storytelling. Courtney lives in Illinois with her husband, Evan, and two children, Connor and Brenna. She began blogging at http://www.courtneywestlake.com/ in 2011 after Brenna was born with a rare and severe skin disorder. Her first book, A Different Beautiful, released in August 2016. http://www.courtneywestlake.com/ADifferentBeautiful/
Crystal Calloway
Communications professional by trade, Tar Heel and Hoya by degree, Christian by faith, and traveler by choice. Over the years many places have been home, including Oklahoma, DC, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Nebraska. Now living in the DC area, striving to be amazing on the job, attentive to loved ones, and always looking forward to the next adventure.
Crystal Duffy
Crystal Olguín Duffy is an author, essayist and part-time Spanish teacher. She lives in Houston with her husband Ed, and their three little girls—Abigail (4), identical twin girls, Katherine and Lauren (2), and yappy little yorkie Charlie. Her writing has appeared in Scary Mommy, Mamapedia and Twiniversity. She’s the author of her memoir, Twin to Twin, which details her high-risk twin pregnancy. She loves to read, travel and spend time with her family. Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.
Crystal Foose
Crystal Foose became a mother only a month past her 18th birthday. Today she is the mother of seven children ranging from teens to a toddler, living out in the middle of nowhere, Colorado. She is a conservative and a Christian, but not the really nice kind who is good at it. She aims to hone the craft of giving advice without pretending to have this whole mom thing figured out over on her blog at http://www.sosomom.com/index.html
Crystal Gage
I am a 30 year old teacher, wife, stepmother, blogger, and CrossFit enthusiast from northern Virginia. After having lost 150 pounds, I want to share both the positive and negative aspects of my journey with others who are embarking on their own weightloss journey. I post weekly to my blog. I can also be found on twitter and facebook using handle @thickthinblog.
Crystal Glause
My name is Crystal Glause. I grew up in Dannebrog, NE. My Dad, Dave Sr. still resides in Dannebrog. I have 2 brothers, Bryan and Dave Jr. After moving several times, my family and I made our home in the country by a town called Worms, NE. I am married to the love of my life, Jason. We have 3 beautiful daughter’s! Our oldest is Michaela Anne, 16 years old and a junior in high school. Our middle is Kristen Elaine, 13 years old and a 8th grader. And our youngest is Alyson Jean, 11 years old and a 6th grader. All 3 go to Palmer Public School in Palmer, NE. I have 2 indoor cats, George and Miles as well as numerous outdoor cats. I am dubbed the crazy cat lady! You can’t tell that I love cats right?!
I am a licensed esthetician (I treat the skin!) at Elle Salon and Spa. I offer services of microdermabrasions, facials, plant peel, body wraps, professional make-up applications, professional body waxing, pedicures, manicures, etc. I absolutely love my career and clients! I have always had a passion with helping others. I enjoy uplifting others and building ones self-esteem.
I am a Sunday School Teacher for 3rd and 4th graders at the Zion Lutheran Church in Worms, NE. My husband, daughter’s and I are all members there. I enjoy teaching God’s word!
I am very original, but can be unpredictable. I am very outgoing! I love to talk. I’m also the one who’s voice you could hear 10 blocks away. I love to make people smile and laugh! I’m a lover of music. I have had numerous friend’s ask me what my favorite genre is. I tell them a little bit of everything. But I listen mostly to country.
My greatest gift is my faith from my heavenly father! As a child, I didn’t grow up going to church but attended a few Sunday school classes. I was baptized at 13 and confirmed to Lutheran at 27. I didn’t have a bible growing up, but I knew who Jesus was. The only thing I had was a pocket bible of the New Testament. I also taught myself and recited the Lord’s Prayer when I was 8 years old. Meeting my husband was surely a God send! It lead me to worship God. I am a firm believer that strength comes from faith. I just can’t imagine my life not believing in the promises from God. My faith has lead me to where I am today. In turn has lead me to my path to righteousness and eternal salvation. Each day is a gift from God to us here on earth.
My hope is to inspire people. That’s what lead me to this sight over a year ago. After reading several authors blogs, I felt it was time to tell my story and spread the good news of Jesus!
Crystal Hill
I’ve been a mom by profession for the past 17 years. My qualifications are: raising 5 kids and having a degree in Marriage, Family and Human Development from BYU (yes, that’s a real degree). I’m particularly experienced in the areas of carpooling and diaper changing. My hobbies include watching crime dramas and absurd comedies when I have the time, reading when I have the attention span, and running when I’m not too fat. I’m also really good at oversharing and cracking myself up, usually at the same time.
Curry Winters
Curry is a wife and SAHM to 3 wild and lovable young kids she is trying to home school. She is the initiator of family dance parties, uses exclamation marks more than periods & drinks Arnold Palmer’s because they remind her of her grandmother. She has a deep desire to speak God’s truth and hope in the routines of life. She is a storyteller, a pursuer of community and very often found snuggling with her kids reading stacks of library books. Find her online at http://cfwinters.blogspot.com/
Cynthia Frederick
Cynthia is a working momma to two beautiful daughters, Hunter and Shelby and one sweet baby boy in Heaven, Gage. She shares her life and her love with her high school sweetheart, Roland. She practices personal injury law in Houston, Texas and enjoys, reading and spending time outside near her son’s butterfly garden.
Cynthia Smith Huhman
I am a mother of 5 children, with a difference of 20+ years from the oldest to the youngest. I’m a new grandma to a beautiful baby boy! I have worked in the broadcast business for 9 years; I’m putting myself through college, studying marketing and leadership, and I’m a self-proclaimed big mouth for Tourette syndrome and developmentally disabled.
Previously divorced; I now co-parent with my significant other of 12+ years, in 2 separate homes. Unconventional, but with a combined total of 8 kids… his, hers, and little ours it works for us!
I live for my coffee & vanilla chai. I love to teach my daughter new crafts & inspiring her creativity. I enjoy my gardening, cooking, wandering around the hills with my camera, and writing.
You can also find me at my new blog http://momofmanytoes.weebly.com/
My motto: Pick yourself up and keep on moving!
Dana Boyer
Dana grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and has her degree in Creative Writing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She currently lives in Hawaii, with her husband who is in the Marines, and two small boys. They all love the ocean, traveling, and arguing about whether or not they need to wear shoes. They spend many nights not sleeping and often have a messy house. She blogs at http://www.dananicolenews.com/
Dana Faletti
Dana Faletti is the author of The Whisper Trilogy, a young adult paranormal romance and Beautiful Secret, a sweeping drama of family secrets and forbidden love that is set to be released by Pandamoon Publishing in Summer of 2016. Dana blogs about whatever inspires her at http://danafaletti.blogspot.com/, writes poetry as a survival skill and loves to connect with other writers both online and in person. When she’s not writing, Dana can be found reading on her kindle, cooking something delicious, or daydreaming about her upcoming travel destinations. She lives in in a suburb of Pittsburgh with her husband, three young daughters, and a snarky Shichon called Dolce.
Dana Verdino
Dana is an English Instructor and Writing Coach at Gaston College. She also writes fiction and creative nonfiction of which has been featured in various online and print publications, including: All Things Girl, Fiction at Work, The Fertile Source, Boston Literary Magazine, Camroc Press Review, and several anthologies. She is working (sort of) on a memoir. Dana lives in South Carolina with her husband and three children (and one on the way).
Danell Will
Danell is a Kearney native who recently moved to Northwest Arkansas. She is the happy wife to a tall, bearded red-headed man and a mother to a feisty, but very loveable, red-headed 5-year-old girl. In May, she graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has since taken a short break from working and studying to be at stay-at-home mom.
She enjoys (in no particular order) dance parties in the living room, downward dog, a good cup of chai, books that want to make you stay up until 2am, meaningful conversations over a glass of wine, and reflecting on this messy, but always beautiful life.
Dani Bostick
Dani Bostick teaches Latin at John Handley High School in Winchester, Virginia. She also has a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and devotes most of her energy to disrupting the culture of shame and silence surrounding sexual abuse and assault. When she’s not teaching or disrupting, Dani enjoys spending time with her husband, six kids, and two dogs.
Dani Stroda
I love the adventure of life – aspiring to live every day lost in the whimsy and wonder of the journey. I’m outrageously in love with my amazing husband who makes me laugh every day. I’m mamma to 4 gorgeous and witty daughters who delight me everyday. I’m overwhelmed by the love of our Creator and passionate about helping others find freedom and wholeness – body, soul and spirit. I am author of the book, Journey Through the Door, which released in November 2015. A good conversation, with a friend, over coffee is a favorite pastime of mine and you can join me over at http://www.whimsyinmycup.com/ to join in the conversation! Also find me at “Whimsy In My Cup” on Facebook.
Daniella Murphy
Daniella Murphy is a wife, boy mama and Los Angeles native recently transplanted to the mountains of Northern Arizona. A former Hollywood Assistant, she traded rolling calls and fetching latte’s for rolling strollers and fetching sippy-cups. She loves Jesus, her morning coffee (still warm!) and a luxurious solo trip to Target. You can find more of her writing on her blog, https://themerfett.com/ and see her view of daily life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/daniellajoyy/
Danielle Helzer
A former high school English teacher, Danielle now splits her time as a stay at home mom and a Writing Coach at a local community college. She is a wife and a new mother of two hilarious and resilient first-graders who she and her husband adopted from foster care. Danielle has a passion for writing and living purposefully. She enjoys listening to NPR, running, reading, music, sipping on coffee, making lists, and diversifying her collection of cat tchotchkes. You can find more of her writing about parenting, faith, teaching, and living at http://daniellehelzer.blogspot.com/. Connect with her on Facebook or Twitter (@DMHelzer).
Danielle Hofer
Danielle is learning to accept she isn’t Wonder Woman and her joy comes from Jesus, lots of coffee, her man in uniform and her children. She enjoys running, reading, writing and teaching the freedom of living the Truth of who God says we are.
Danielle Leonard
I’m just a girl, with some ridiculous dreams, stumbling through this thing we call “life” by the grace of God.
Danielle Lyles
My name is Danielle Lyles. I am God’s babygirl, a Navy Wife of 18 years and Momma to four awesome kiddos. I currently attend Southern New Hampshire University where I am majoring in Creative Writing with a concentration in Screenwriting. I enjoy sipping on Starbucks, with my headphones in while perusing the relaxing aisles of Target. I hope to make it to the big in the genre of Faith based films in the near future.
Danielle Silva
Danielle Marie Heckenkamp is a stay at home mom and freelance writer who lives in the beautiful state of Wisconsin with her husband and four children. Danielle Marie is the co-author of Provocative Manners: The Sauce of Life, a book about common sense and manners. She is working to complete her first novel. Danielle Marie’s entrepreneurial spirit has led to owning and operating several small businesses in the past 10 years (a floral company, an art studio, and a not for profit), but with the birth of baby number four, she is now focusing more on family life. Danielle Marie spends any small coveted moment of quiet, which are pretty rare, writing about her passions: children, motherhood, marriage, and cooking. You can read more of her articles at http://www.daniellesilvaheckenkamp.com/
Danielle Silverstein
Danielle is a stay-at-home mom of three awesome kids and two rescue dogs. My blog, Where The Eff Is My Handbook, is meant to keep moms laughing and feeling supported along this crazy journey.
Danyale Peterson
I am a 27 year old single mother of 3. I have a strong passion for makeup artistry and cooking. I hope to someday have a makeup business and product line of my own. I enjoy music, cleaning up and being the best mom I can be to my beautiful children.
Darlene Weir
Darlene Weir shares her love for all things beautiful at the interiors and style blog FIELDSTONEHILLDESIGN.COM, where she helps her readers define their personal style and add beauty to all aspects of their lives. Her interiors and articles have been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, House of Fifty, The Design Cookbook, and more. Her design-meets-faith philosophy has resonated for years with readers around the world. Darlene is a passionate lover of all things beautiful, and she loves to share this passion through writing. Darlene loves her handsome boys and darling baby girl, silk-velvet, Italy, breathing in freshly cut grass, having Hope {and knowing from Whom it comes}, and laughing out loud.
Davey Blackburn
Davey is a the founding and lead pastor of Resonate Church located in Indianapolis, IN. He is passionate about seeing people meet Jesus and helping them discover their God-given purpose in life. In November 2015 his wife of 7 years, Amanda Grace, was tragically killed. Since that day Davey has been determined to help people through their valleys in life and teach them that when following Jesus, Nothing is Wasted.
Dawn M Garcia
After almost six years in rural Nebraska, Dawn, her husband, three young children, two cats and their dog recently moved to Lincoln. Since then, they have lost one cat and added a dog and one fish. She is an entrepreneur of many sorts while volunteering and spending a good portion of her time with family and friends, getting to know her new surroundings. She also works part-time as the Project Coordinator for Let’s Build Nebraska, aside from her graphic/web design and writing business. Dawn grew up in a variety of places, graduated from The University of Iowa, met her husband in Idaho and slowly worked her way back to the Midwest, where her heart never left. Find out more about Dawn at www.dawnmgarcia.com or blog at www.dawnmgarcia.blogspot.com.
Deb Burke
I grew up in the picturesque town of Madison, Wisconsin. That’s the only normal thing about me. I also grew up in a family shoe repair business and soon learned that child labor laws don’t apply to family businesses. I left Madison to finish college in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Here I became a spelunker, a cyclist, a mountain trail runner, an avid hot air balloon watcher (much to the dismay of the drivers behind me) and quite the connoisseur of green chili cheese burgers. Eventually, I fell in love, had 2 children, bought a house, and then got married (in that order). Life is certainly crazy keeping up with my two boys!
Debbie Wilkins Baisden
Debbie is a mom to 4 boys (Paul, Brad, Andrew, and Joshua, or “PBAndJ” for short). Unexpectedly widowed in 2012, Debbie’s world was turned upside down. Clinging to God, her stay-at-home mom days in suburbia now demanded a paying job. Instead of returning to the classroom, she decided that Chapter 2 of life meant pursuing her passion of all things fitness and nutrition. She enjoys helping women look and feel their best. Debbie remarried in 2014 and lives in North Carolina.
Debra Fileta
Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, and author of the book True Love Dates (http://amzn.to/2uIouoL), where she writes candidly about dating, relationships and how to find love. Her newest relationship book is set to be released May 2018! She’s the creator of the TrueLoveDates.com, reaching millions of people with the message that healthy people make healthy relationships! Connect with her on Facebook (facebook.com/TrueLoveDates) or Twitter (twitter.com/debfileta)
Denaye Barahona
Denaye is a Mother and a Wife. She and her family currently live in Dallas, Texas. Denaye has a personal and professional passion for helping women thrive in motherhood. Her Ph.D. is in Child Development and she isalso a Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in Child and Family Practice. Denaye followed that up with a Post-Grad Certificate in Behavior Analysis of Children. She has spent much of her career working with parents who deal with challenging behavior in children–whether it be eating, sleeping, screaming, cussing or hitting. She advocates for taking a holistic approach to helping the whole family stay well: physical, emotional, and relational. That means living well by developing a healthy relationship with yourself, your family, and your home. You can follow Denaye at www.simplefamilies.com.
Desiree Fortin
My name is Desiree Fortin. I am a Mom to two year old triplets. I am a blogger and photographer and love sharing the stories we are given.
Desiree Townsend
Desiree is a thirty-something Christian wife and mom living in the suburbs of Boulder, Colorado. Her passion is inspiring families with teens to build strong family ties. She and her husband founded Bold and Brave Today, a health and wellness site where their real-life bariatric stories guide families with teens to celebrate meal time, enjoy a bold and brave lifestyle, and build strong families.
Desiree believes in: being kind, working hard, developing stable values, staying down-to-earth, and being accessible. Her voice is friendly, humble, honest and (mostly) practical. She strives to create real connections and friendships with her audience and she is sincerely interested in hearing from you.
Diane Karr
Diane Karr lives on a family farm in south central Nebraska with her husband and four sons. Besides chasing after her busy boys and the farm, she volunteers as a church organist. Diane graduated from UNL in 1996 as an agribusiness major, shares stories about farm life at RealFarmWifeOnTheCountyLine.com, and is a volunteer for CommonGround Nebraska. She also enjoys Husker football, hazelnut lattes, cooking and baking, boating, photography, and spending time with family and friends.
Dina Drew Duva
Dina Drew, mother of 2, is a professional actress who has appeared on shows like “Limitless,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Blue Bloods,” “White Collar” and “Rescue Me;” as well as dozens of TV commercials. She is also a writer/blogger/content creator/photographer and co-owner of MomCaveTV.com. Her writing has also been featured on Sammiches & Psych Meds, Blunt Moms and Reality Moms. To learn more about her visit www.dinadrew.com.
Donna Mott
Donna Mott, also known as the blendermom, shares about walking in faith with her wonderful husband and three children in their blended family at https://familiesunbroken.com/. She has written numerous articles and has been featured on sites such as UnveiledWife.com, First Magazine for Women, Huffington Post, TheMighty.com, South Africa’s All4Women, FamilyFusionCommunity.com, and UpliftingFamilies.com. In February 2015, her youngest son at age 10 had brain surgery for Chiari Malformation. She is now passionate about spreading awareness of this incurable brain condition. At the end of the day, it’s all about family, laughter and a whole lot of grace.
Donna Todd
Donna Marie Todd is a professional retreat leader, storyteller, mom, and widow. The National Storytelling Network awarded her a grant in 2014 to begin AWidowsTale.com, which provides resources, retreats and podcasts for women making the difficult transition into widowhood. A skilled performer and retreat leader with over 20 years of facilitation experience, she is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®. Donna Marie offers her healing retreats nationally to medical professionals, schools, churches and fellow widows.
Website link: http://awidowstale.com/
Dorit Sasson
Dorit Sasson writes and speaks for the voice of courage whether she’s podcasting for “Giving Voice to Your Courage” or writing articles for The Huffington Post or The Writer. She also gives voice to the brand names of other authors and entrepreneurs. Her memoir, Accidental Soldier: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice in the Israel Defense Forces, is the journey of courage and faith of how she volunteered for the Israel Defense Forces to change her life at age 19. Visit her at Giving Voice to Your Story: http://www.givingavoicetothevoicelessbook.com/
Find her memoir here: http://www.amazon.com/Accidental-Soldier-Service-Sacrifice-Defense/dp/1631520350/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
Dotti Gramke
Dotti was born and raised in Southwest Wyoming and moved to Nebraska after falling head-over-heels for a Nebraska boy in college; and married him. She is the mother of two beautiful girls. In the past, Dotti has worked as a reporter for two different Nebraska newspapers, as well as a freelance writer. She is an active photographer, and her art was shown in a gallery in Wyoming, in a display of Nebraska Photographers at the Hastings Museum and as the feature artist at the Minden Opera House. If you don’t see her with her camera or her family, you might find Dotti at home–chasing chickens and cows.
Dr. Jennifer Pinto
Jennifer Pinto is an avid reader, writer, psychologist and mom to a daughter(20) and two sons (16 & 14). She has been married to her husband for 21 years. She is currently writing a young adult novel and has a psychology-themed blog called “Off the Couch…” She enjoys drinking coffee at all hours of the day, cooking Indian food and being the team mom for her son’s tennis & football teams.
Dr. Psota
DeAnn K. Psota, M.D.
Dr. Psota received her undergraduate education at Kearney State College, and her Medical Degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Her residency in Pediatrics was completed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She began her medical career at Kearney Clinic in 1992. Dr. Psota is Board Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. She and her husband, Kent, have two children, Karman and Lauren.
Dusty Reed
Dusty is a wife, a mother and a friend. Having grown up in a big city, she is now raising her family of seven on a farmstead in rural Nebraska. During weekdays Dusty can be found teaching her children at the dining room table. Or napping; it can be exhausting raising five kids!
Dusty is always on the lookout for ways to avoid housework. Her favorite ways are meeting friends for coffee, preparing meals to take to others, or simply laying in a hammock with a good book. Often feeling like an inadequate mess, Dusty is allowing God to enter into those fragile parts of her heart to heal it. Anything she learns along this tangled path of life, she longs to share with others.
Echo Vetter
I love books and trails and road trips. Writing has helped me heal a broken heart and reclaim the identity I lost to a long walk through postpartum depression. I have a deep and abiding appreciation for authenticity, simplicity and story. I am learning that life is best lived around the table and under a blanket of grace. I married my high school sweetheart when I was nineteen. Today we homeschool our four children in Nashville, TN.
Eileen Palma
Eileen Palma’s debut romantic comedy Worth the Weight was selected as a compelling read from an emerging author for Barnes & Noble’s Nook First program and has won multiple awards. Eileen performed her essay “The Moskowitz Girl” at WritersRead at Chelsea’s Cell Theater, and has read at The Lady Jane Salon, a romance fiction reading series in Manhattan. She has a dual B.A. in English and Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and teaches Novel Writing for Beginners and Intermediate Novel Writing at The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College where she is also an alumna. Eileen lives in a NYC suburb with her college sweetheart husband Douglas, teenage daughter Molly and their scrappy Wire Fox Terrier Oscar. http://www.eileenpalmaauthor.com/
Elisabeth Brown
Elisabeth Brown hails from Tennessee but resides just outside of Austin, Texas. She likes to balance work and play, though doesn’t mind when that line gets blurred. Her favorite things all live under the same roof where the residents may have two or four legs. Teamwork is the name of the game in her marriage and the kitchen is where she thrives, whether it’s making a bottle or cooking for friends. Her heart and home always seems full.
Elise Cleary
Elise Cleary writes from Traverse City, Michigan after leaving a career in marketing to stay home with her two young daughters, Anika and Teagan. She started blogging at http://aliveandfighting.com/ in 2015 about her journey following a gluten free lifestyle and a life that’s worth fighting for as a mom, wife, and writer while trusting God’s lead. She shares the fun, challenges and life lessons that come in balancing work deadlines and nap time while choosing joy in the exhausting and stressful moments.
Elizabeth Haarberg
Elizabeth Haarberg is a transitioning stay at home mom who finds herself working more often now.
She has various degrees and certificates, including B.S. Agricultural Communications from Oklahoma State University, written for three newspapers and numerous free lance projects but can’t recall any of the information because it was prior to delivering four wonderful children.
She loves her life and knows she is a work in progress, especially in the area of jealousy. She desires to be jealous-free by the time she takes her last breath. In the meantime she concentrates on the work of humbleness, being thankful for what she has and enjoying the process of life.
She, her husband and four children reside in Kearney, NE.
Her blog is http://postcardsfrommama.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth Spencer
Elizabeth Spencer is a great sinner redeemed by a great Savior. She’s been married for 23 years to an exceedingly patient husband and is mom to two teenage daughters who make her look really good as a mother. She blogs at Guilty Chocoholic Mama and, if pressed to demonstrate a hidden talent, can stand on her head.
Elizabeth Swanson
Elizabeth Swanson (Liz) Lives in Kearney. She is married to an amazing man (Josh) that God blessed her to find in her backyard. They are raising two lovely daughters, Elah and Addysen that never let the sun go down without an adventure of some kind. She has been a cosmetologist for 7 years specializing in color and custom sculptured acrylics. She is located at Fanci That Salon downtown Kearney. “It isn’t work. I get to talk with my friends and play dress up every day! I just love that it also provides for my family.”
Elle Patocka
Elle Patocka is a Czech lady born and raised in South Omaha Nebraska. Her life has taken avenues unforeseen and some well planned in advance- and that has continued to make all the difference. She lives by the notion to be altruistic and live life because ‘’ you never know when your bus is coming.” Her view from home is seen from 5 feet 3 inches, mostly lying down in a hammock, browsing vinyl, skating, mosh-pitting and sweating with strangers at concerts.
Elle recently had two pieces of her writing selected to be published in her College magazine and website The Metropolitan- this has checked her bucket list off of becoming a published writer come true and she hopes to continue to write in any form possible.
Ellen Levitt
Ellen Levitt is a married mom of two daughters, a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, New York, and a fan of the local baseball and basketball teams. She is a veteran public school teacher, the author of six published books (the most recent is WALKING MANHATTAN from Wilderness Press) and wishes she had more time to play the piano and guitar. She is a graduate of Murrow High School in Brooklyn and Barnard College in Manhattan. Look for her on Instagram @ The_World_Of_EL and Twitter @EllenLevittEL
Ellie Jean
Ellie is a 44-year-old woman living in South Carolina. She works as a cashier, but is always dreaming of more — she’s just not always sure of what “more” is. Her favorite hobbies are reading and reading book reviews. Within the first few minutes of meeting her, you’ll realize her nephews, niece, books and cats are her favorite things.
Emily Bredeson
Emily is lives in the Midwest with her husband and two daughters. She started Morning Motivated Mom to motivate herself to become an early riser. She enjoys spending the early morning drinking coffee, designing printables, and writing about managing time, money, the home and family. She strives to encourage her readers to enjoy their mornings and consider goal setting. http://www.morningmotivatedmom.com/
Emily Chafin
Emily Chafin is a Kentucky girl, born and raised, living in central Kentucky with her husband, Robert. Together they are working their way through this thing called “parenthood” with their always-smiling toddler son. Emily used to be a teacher but when her family started to grow, she stepped out of that realm to focus on being a new mom and was blessed to have a husband who encouraged her to do so. While her family of three might not always be a family of three, she’s enjoying the blissful trio they are right now.
Emily Fisk
Emily Fisk writes, reads, mothers, and talks too much from a valley in scenic Idaho. Her paying job involves writing and marketing, but she prefers her other job titles like chief activity director for her two daughters, starving artist and writer, household director, wife, and amateur gardener. Follow along at http://emilyfisk.com/ for attempts at sanity, humor, and faith.
Emily Graham
Emily Graham is an Orlando-based blogger, wife, and mother to 3 kids (2 girls here with us, 1 boy in heaven). Regularly lost swirling in the chaos of motherhood! She can be found trying to regain sanity on her blog Just Playing House, http://justplayinghouse.com/. Or follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Emily Johnson
Emily Johnson, content strategist at OmniPapers blog, loves the writing process. She is a writing coach who shares tips and tricks to help others improve their writing skills. Her plans are to publish a book on self-growth and self-development next year and start teaching English to non-native speakers as a private educator.
Emily Lanphier
Emily is happily married and the mother of three young children. Her family currently reside in the inner city of Omaha, Nebraska where they enjoy being neighborhood advocates. They are on staff with a Christ-centered, non-profit that focuses on community transformation. Emily became compelled to write and speak after losing both her parents in a tragic car crash in August of 2015. She is thriving thanks to her deeply-rooted faith, intentional gratitude, coffee, and the YMCA. She loves encouraging others through her blog: www.herlifeisanopenbook.com!
Emily Millman
Emily Millman is a 21 year old parent to R, poet, story teller, inspired optimist, artist, and happiness enthusiast that will make you rethink a thing or two. When she is not studying for college, writing love songs to distillers of whiskey, or chasing her suddenly very talkative toddler around her apartment, she enjoys reading poetry, making to-do lists, and surrounding herself in everything considered a shade of blue.
Emily Music
Emily Music is an attorney turned stay at home momma living in Southern Ohio. She is the mother of a curly-headed toddler named Meredith, and wife to her Kentucky basketball enthusiast husband, Sean. Emily’s passions include writing for her blog at http://www.notyourbasicmom.com/, and traveling the country with her family. She gets by with a little help from her friends (and coffee).
Emily Page Hatch
Emily is a freelance writer whose pieces on parenthood and grief have been featured in Babble, The Huffington Post, Mamalode, and more. Connect with her on Twitter @EmilyPageH and visit her website: www.emilypagehatch.com, http://www.emilypagehatch.com/
Emily Scott
Emily Scott, PhD, is a stay at home mom of three, and part time parenting consultant and blogger who has written and spoken on various parenting topics including child development, ACEs, and tips on raising responsible kids.
Emily Sinkclear
Emily Easley-Sinkclear lives in St.Louis with her husband and kids, though she grew up in Minnesota and longs to return to a place where snow and evergreens abound. Her greatest joys include playing with words, hiking, and laughing with her family.
Emma Bates
Emma Bates is lucky enough to be a mother to three awesome children, ages 7, 5 and 1 and wife to her best friend. She is crazy enough to try and run an online business or two, including working as VA and running her blog Kids, Cash and Chaos. She lives in rural NH surrounded by extended family and some cows. Emma is passionate about ice cream, that first sip of coffee in the morning and helping other mothers start their own businesses.
Emma Richardson
Emma is a twenty-something girl from Southern Ontario. With an avid love of reading, learning, and anything sweet, Emma spends her days studying and working as a qualifying psychotherapist. She also pastors alongside her loving husband, Brandon.
With dreams of writing, photography and children in the future, Emma seeks to find joy in the ordinary, taking note of the small moments and deep breaths during the big ones. As a young wife, Emma continues to learn (daily!) how to love and care for others while balancing the need to love herself well. You can find her musings and newest adventures on her blog at http://www.thedaystocomeblog.com/
Erica Sutherland
E. Sutherland resides in California with her husband and two children. Along with working full-time and being a mom (which is her favorite job!) she also writes in her spare time. Every essay is inspired by her children.
Erica Turner
I recently married my husband, Tyler, on May 30. We live in Western Nebraska and have two energetic dogs, Bugs (German Shorthair) and Jax (Chocolate Lab). I am the 5th and 6th grade English teacher at Perkins County Elementary and am getting ready to start my first year as head coach for the Perkins County High School volleyball team. I stay busy helping on the farm (well, more like driving the guys from field to field), playing in women’s golf league, and just being outside.
Erika Wilson
Erika Wilson is a Montana farm girl who married a Nebraska farm boy who came with the bonus of three adorable sons! She loves being a step-mama, but last year they added their own little boy—Hank—to the mix, and her dreams of being a mama herself came true. Holding her Masters in Elementary Education, she plans to go back into teaching when Hank goes off to school. Currently she spends her coffee-fueled days as a building manager, and her nights writing (when the baby is actually sleeping). Erika chronicles the beautiful chaos that is mamahood at her blog the https://tiredmamaproject.com/ When she isn’t writing leases or chasing kids; she loves singing in her church’s band The Grateful, Live; and simply enjoying blessed Montana life on the farm with the man of her dreams.
Erin Berndt
Erin Berndt and her husband moved to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for just a few years, 25 years ago, and have raised their three sons and various cats and dogs there. Erin has been teaching high school English for 26 years. Although most of her writing has been done in red ink over the years, she likes nothing better than to write about her family’s escapades.
Erin Bouvier
Erin is a young stay at home mother, writer and fitness trainer. She lives with her husband and their two small children in Massachusetts, close to where she grew up. As a Christian mother and wife struggling with PTSD, Erin fights to overcome the adversities of her past, by devoting her heart to learning how to walk in the light with God.
Erin Lawson
Erin lives and loves in Western PA where she is wife to a bearded wood-worker, mama bear to her sweet girl and child welfare social worker. Erin is passionate about families, making meaningful connections and trying to leave the world a little nicer than she found it. She can usually be found with a baby on her hip, coffee in her hand and at least a few half completed Pinterest projects at any given time.
Erin Loritz
I am a former teacher and principal now working as a Professional Development Coordinator. My most important job is as mom to three amazing little people and the wife of the most outstanding man for the past 13 years. I love the outdoors, a great book, time with friends and family. As the youngest of two, my older brother taught be about bravery while my parents instilled great morals and values that I attempt to pass along to my own children. During my college years, as my family faced hard times due to addiction, my friends became like family to me. All I know about strength, courage and perseverance comes from my mother who is a warrior like no other. Amy became my “sister that I never had” 15 years ago. Together we have taught many, had a few of our own and support each other in striving to be good wives, educators, mothers and women of faith. I often say I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up but I hope to write my way there through this blog as I continue to learn from a community of women who, like me, sometimes hide in the closet with coffee.
Erin Nausin
Erin is a city-loving gal transplanted to the north woods of Upper Michigan. She’s a wife to a pastor and mother to their one year old daughter, working at her dining room corner office as a graphic designer. She loves equipping and encouraging women to chase hard after their gifts and passions, believing creativity and faith is at the heart of all of it. Also on her list of favorites is a trip to World Market, any form of desert, and a houseplant or five. You’re most likely to find her online at http://www.theprimaverastudio.com/ or on Instagram, at @erin.nausin.
Erin Pearson
Hailing from Nebraska, E.L. Pearson is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Kearney where she honed her writing talents and fed her desire for enchantment through studying classic literature. Her one-of-a-kind writing style reflects this love in her upcoming Prodigal Lost series. Fascinated by her childhood church, her unique perspective was forever changed when she attended a teen revival and accepted Christ as her Savior. Her mission is to encourage and uplift those in perpetual darkness. She seeks out those who feel God couldn’t possibly love them because of what they’ve done in the past. She desires but one thing-to let the world know that no matter the sin, no matter the stain from the past, Jesus is the cleansing power. As her relationship with God has grown, so have her blessings which include a patient husband who is kind and strong, and twin sons who remind her just how much God loves her. Together, they do life together in Kearney Nebraska.
Erin Schumacher
Erin is first and foremost a mom to her 5 year old son Myles who has autism. He is her first full time job, ultimate teacher and grounding inspiration in life and love. Successful entrepreneur of eleven years, Erin runs two businesses, sits on the advisory board for an autism foundation and teaches yoga for kids with special needs. Her passion is the work she does as a professional life coach assisting her clients in cultivating self worth, strengthening self-love, finding balance and being fearlessly authentic. Erin is a lover of hiking, skiing and yoga. She is a foodie, loves all things personal development and snorts when she laughs. It is her belief both personally and professionally that by sharing our story, being authentic and vulnerable, we give others permission to embrace themselves, claim their worth and dare greatly in life and love!
Erin Stache
I’m Erin Stache! I’m a Target shopping, Coke drinking, chocolate chip cookie eating, history loving girl from South Carolina! I have a penchant for running, Duke basketball, a train wrecked celeb biography, cute little dresses, the majority of the Chickfila menu, and a healthy dose of reality television. I’m a newlywed who is in love with one Jeremy Stache and is navigating life in the North. Most importantly, I love the Lord, His salvation, His grace and specifically Deuteronomy. I blog at http://www.erinagandy.blogspot.com/
Erin Zoutendam
Erin is a loyal Midwesterner, born and raised in Kansas and currently living in Michigan. She and her husband Philip enjoy caring for any living thing, and their current responsibilities include two cats and a large garden full of vegetables. When she’s not gardening, Erin is usually either working as a copyeditor or studying for her master’s in theology—but her first loves are spending time with family and reading good books. And also cats.
Erin and her husband blog about life and literature at http://humandramathing.com/
Erinne Magee
Erinne is a Maine-based writer and freelance editor specializing in first person essays, poetry and picture books. Her work has appeared in publications like: The Washington Post, Redbook, Yahoo News, The Huffington Post, Good Housekeeping and The Toronto Sun. For more, visit: http://www.erinnemagee.com/
Esther Vandersluis
Esther is a Canadian writing from Hamilton, Ontario. She is a stay-at-home to two incredibly sweet little girls, a wife to a very hard working husband, a writer and crafter in her ‘spare’ time, and a teacher at heart.
Most of all, she is a follower of Christ and is working on living in His joy through every task of motherhood. You can find her at http://abeautifulalarm.blogspot.ca/ where she writes about waking up each day with an attitude of joy and thankfulness while living a life of intention and purpose for Christ.
Eva Creel
I grew up in Montana and currently reside in Germany with my husband, sons and Lola my pug. I love telling stories with my photography; sometimes I just take photos because I think something’s pretty.
Family Resources of Greater NE, PC
Family Resources of Greater NE, PC is an outpatient counseling practice serving Central Nebraska with offices in Grand Island, Kearney,
Broken Bow and York. Founded in 1991 by Seanne Larson Emerton, Marriage and Family Therapist,
Family Resources provides evidence based practices to help you enjoy live and move forward. We are
your relationship specialists offering a wide variety of specialty services. Check us out at www.family-resources.net .
Gabrielle Grace
Gabrielle Grace is a divorced mother of four who has survived tragedies such as death and suicide, personal difficulties such as divorce, financial struggles, and foreclosure, and, more recently, her battle with stage III rectal cancer. Her goal is to help other people find emotional health, happiness and meaning who are struggling with difficulties and tragedies of their own.
https://thereasontoliveblog.wordpress.com/
Gail Hoffer-Loibl
Gail Hoffer-Loibl is a writer, wife and wrangler of her two spirited boys. Her work has appeared on The Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, The Good Men Project, Kveller and more. She shares her thoughts on motherhood, kids and life on her blog. She can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Gary Sprague
Gary Sprague lives in Maine with his wife and two sons. He is a freelance writer whose work has appeared on several parenting sites, which he expects will continue because his sons give him lots of material to work with. You can read more about Gary and his writing at garyspraguewriter.blogspot.com
Ghada Karam
Ghada Karam is a first-time mom who lives in Bangkok with her husband and her two-year old daughter. She enjoys gossiping about being a mom and about her daughter’s tantrums. She thinks tantrums are great. They spice-up her day. Her work has also appeared on BLUNTmoms, Bonbon Break, BKK Kids, Expat Life in Thailand, Mamalode, Mamapedia, Sammiches and Psych Meds. You can follow her latest news at http://confidentialmommytalks.com/, or get in touch with her on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
Gina Kayembe
Gina is an elementary school reading specialist of 10 years who loves writing and taking pictures on the side. She has been married to her Congolese-Canadian-Almost American husband for three years and is the blessed mom to 15 month old Jackson who makes her smile a million smiles every day. Her little guy gives her plenty to write about! Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Gina has a passion for running, sharing wine and laughs with friends, a clean house, and being the best mom possible. Follow her blog at https://thekayembekonnection.com/
Gina Kirk
Gina is a mom of three, DIYer and cute food enthusiast. She is the author of GinaKirk.com http://isshereally.com/ where you will find her DIY tutorials, lots of digital downloads and fun recipes. She shares her boys bento lunches everyday on Instagram, and recently launched an apparel and accessory shop for moms at https://www.momlifemusthaves.com/ . Through all of her work, Gina encourages moms to embrace and celebrate the chaos of motherhood
Gina Salberg
I’m Gina – a newly married Nebraskan and a (dog) mom to our super cute puppy, Brick. I am obsessed with trying new products and experimenting with hair and makeup. I almost always record my product wins on my blog, Sweet and Modern. http://sweetandmodern.blogspot.com/ You can also find me making a disaster in the kitchen as I come up with my latest and greatest baked good.
I am a lover of sweets, family & friends, my amazing husband, and all things girly!
But aside from that, I am a follower of Jesus. His grace has changed my heart and life, and for that I am thankful everyday.
Gina Sampaio
Gina Sampaio is a lifelong actress and activist living in New Jersey with her husband and five kids. She writes and performs about her daily adventures with kids, navigating a post-foster care transracial open adoption and the ongoing journey of surviving a sexual assault. Her writing has appeared on Huffington Post and Mamalode and she was a member of the 2014 North Jersey Listen To Your Mother cast.
Gina Smith
Gina is a writer and blogger, wife for 29 years and mom to two grown children, ages 23 and 26. She and her husband have been in ministry to college students and young couples for over 20 years, while living and raising their children on a college campus. She writes with the purpose of coming along side and encouraging women, helping them to see that there is grace given to persevere through any and all seasons. She is the author of http://www.ginalsmith.com/2016/08/httpwww-reallifetitustwo-com201508grace-gifts-celebrating-your-children-html.htmland you can find her at her blog “Grace For This Season – http://www.ginalsmith.com/
Ginger Hughes
Ginger Hughes is the wife of a pastor, a mother to Ella and Elam, and a part-time accountant. She is a Georgia native, but presently calls the foothills of North Carolina home. She loves coffee, nature, and reading, but with two children under six, she struggles to find time in the day for any of the above! She is a Christ follower and a fellow struggler on life’s journey who seeks to find joy in the everyday.
Her passion for writing is fueled by the desire to offer encouragement, grace, and a deeper understanding that we are all God’s children, that we are not alone in our brokenness, and that we are all deeply loved.
You can read more of her writings at nomamasperfect.com.
Ginger Newingham
Married a country boy. Adopted some kids. Birthed another. Took too many pictures. Learned to love scripture and coffee. Inherited a farmhouse. Journaled and hand-lettered a bunch of stuff. Became a missionary. Read, a lot. Served the whole family vegetables, but most certainly ate them all. Wished for a nap.
Ginger Newingham writes and over-shares at http://www.ourmomentsdefined.com/
Gloria Jean Hansen
Gloria Jean Hansen is a retired nurse/ not-retired bluegrass musician/writer living in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. Her stories of growing up in rural Kipling have been featured in her long-running weekly newspaper column for more than two decades. She is the author of five novels and several published articles in various magazines. In her spare time she enjoys camping and fishing, skiing, and playing bluegrass. She will one day live in a cabin by the river and write 24/7.
Gloryanna Boge
Gloryanna is a teacher turned SAHM whose identity is found in her relationship with Christ. She is married to her high school sweetheart who insists that dirty clothes can be left on the floor. Gloryanna writes to encourage others in their walk with Christ, no matter what season you’re going through. If you want to be encouraged, you can follow her writing at http://www.gloryannaboge.com/. You can also catch snippets of her faith and scribbles on Twitter – https://twitter.com/gloryannaboge Facebook – https://https://www.facebook.com/gloryannabogewriterand Instagram – hhttps://www.instagram.com/gloryannaboge_writer/a>
Gretchen Garrison
Gretchen Garrison has been happily married to her best friend, Kyle, for 15 years. Besides homeschooling and keeping up with their four generally enjoyable children, she also recently helped him start their family operated dustless blasting business. In addition to her family, she values her faith the most. If she ever gets to relax, a game or book is often involved. Gretchen also enjoys exploring her state with her family and writes about those experiences on my her blog,
http://odysseythroughnebraska.com/
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Hannah Angstadt-Gunning
Hannah is a former full-time working turned stay-at-home/homeschooling mom. She lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband of 13 years, her two daughters (ages 8 and 4) and a very entertaining hamster. She is passionate about writing, painting, social justice, wine, and raising strong women. Hannah is a contributing writer and co-editor for Columbia SC Mom’s Blog. You can also find her at her blog, Palindromic Musings, where she writes about living with and navigating through grief and on Twitter.
Hannah Carpenter
I am simply a crazy and stressed homeschool mom living in Ohio. I have five amazing kids and one incredible husband who still loves me after 15 years. Most importantly, I am a daughter of the King who is trying to honor Him everyday through my parenting, teaching, art and writing.
Harmony Vuycankiat
Harmony is a proud Air Force wife and blessed mother of 4 children. Her heart’s cry is to love without limits and live without regrets. She plans to use her criminal justice degree to tangibly help marginalized women and children all over the world. Writing, singing, and running are her methods of soul therapy and Starbucks coffee is her happy juice. The quote that she lives by is, “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say ‘I’ve used everything you gave me.’ ” (Erma Bombeck)
Haylee Lewis
I recently graduated from Harding University and am now back living in Kansas City, Missouri. I work as a museum educator- I give tours to kids and let them touch 100 year old stuff…it is the coolest job ever! When I am not at a museum or in a classroom, I am probably day-dreaming about owning my own bakery, cheering on my Kansas City Royals (World Series Champs!!), or playing cards with my hilarious family. I am a firm believer in the Good News, good people, and good food. If you want to see more pictures of me, my man, and my basset hound, follow me on Instagram: @caribouleww.
Heather Buentello
After working as a technical writer for over 15 years, Heather finally found a way to combine her love of creative writing with her love of food and launched her food blog, Dredge and Drizzle. While the photography aspect of food blogging was a huge learning curve, she embraced the challenge and looks for ways to improve her craft a little bit each day. Heather lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband Rudy and their youngest son Sullivan (Sully). Three young adult children (Cassidy, Zach, and Ethan) pop in and out once in awhile to see what’s cookin’.
Heather Casperson
Heather Caspersen is a health and nutrition teacher at Barr Middle School in Grand Island. She also holds a health coaching certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Her and her husband Justin, have four kids and live on an acreage outside of Cairo.
Heather Christie
Heather Christie is a wife, mother, writer, real estate broker, amateur cook, exercise freak, and avid reader. When she’s not selling houses, she’s writing books and blogging at http://heatherchristiebooks.com/. She recently completed her MFA and her first novel What The Valley Knows. Her work has appeared on Scary Mommy, Elephant Journal, Mamapedia, The Good Men Project, Grown & Flown, Parent.co, Bon Bon Break, the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, Sammichs and Psych Meds, and The Lighter Side of Real Estate. Follow Heather’s Sunday Morning Blog and say hello on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Heather Eagar
Heather lives happy as a clam in the Midwest with her husband and two boys. She has been an online entrepreneur for more than a decade and enjoys connecting with other entrepreneurs. She’s passionate about her family, living a clean and healthy life, and having a fulfilling career. You can check out one of her websites at http://momsbacktowork.com/
Heather LeRoss
Heather LeRoss is the mom to two smelly but sweet boys and step-mom to another boy (he’s less smelly). She spends her days spinning in circles of crazy wearing a tiara, gripping a glass of champagne. Heather is a lover of fine boxed wine and chocolate. She hopes to someday be known as “Heather” again and not, “those boys’ mom.” Follow the funny and heart feels on Tipsy Tiaras and on Facebook.
Heather nanni
Between earning her B.A. from Fordham University and M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University, Heather gave it a go as a modern dancer. Just before starting graduate school, she met her future husband when he was moving out of and she was moving into the same New York City apartment. He sold her his furniture, and they have been together ever since-although the furniture fell apart long ago. Heather is now a mostly SAHM to an 11-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter, writer, and part-time college lecturer. She is a great fan of martinis, Richard Russo novels, European club music and old Columbo reruns. She and her family reside in Connecticut.
Heather Shotkoski
http://www.andwhatalovelymessitis.wordpress.com/
My name is Heather, and I am lucky to be surrounded by handsome men! I have been married to my high school sweetheart for over ten years, and together we have three lovably wild little boys. I grew up in a tiny town near the middle of Nebraska, and after living in the “big city” of Kearney for six years, my husband and I found our way back to the small town life. I am a stay-at-home mom, and each day is definitely a new adventure with three rapidly growing boys. I absolutely love it!
Heather Walker
I am a stay at home mom to 2 amazing children. They are 17 months apart and I definitely have my hands full. I am a true believer in it takes a village to raise children. I love the idea of mothers sharing their experiences to encourage and help other moms and that is my goal in life. If I can make one mother feel less alone, more confident or help raise her kids in anyway I will feel accomplished.
Heidi Hamm
Heidi Hamm is a writer, wife and mom of 6-year-old twin boys who are nothing alike, and their 8-year-old sister, who won’t admit that she really does like 80s music. She loves bookstores, Starbucks and peanut butter. You can find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heidihammwriter/
Helen Townes
Helen Townes is a mother of three, wife of a busy doctor, and director of communications at a French immersion school in Portland, Oregon. She holds a master’s in journalism and communications from the University of Oregon, and has been a freelance writer and editor for many years. In her spare time (!!??), Helen loves to read (Jane Smiley, Anne Tyler, John Irving, and David Sedaris, among others), run really fast (a 10:30 minute-mile, that is), and watch Portland’s MLS soccer team, the Timbers.
Helene Wingens
Mother of 3 boys, wife, daughter, friend – sometimes writer, retired lawyer. 50 is in the rear view mirror. Trying to figure out if there is a second act and if so, what is it? Part of that effort includes blogging at https://helenew123.wordpress.com/ . Her writing can be found on a number of online publications including scarymommy.com, The Forward, betterafter50.com, Club Mid, bonbonbreak.com, tentotwenty.com, midlifeboulevard.com, grownandflown.com, blogher.com and the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop (humorwriters.org)
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Hey Little Fighter Blog
Work at home moms to our little fighters. Carla lives in South Carolina with her husband and 3 year old daughter ,a survivor of childhood cancer. Michelle lives in Florida with her husband and son, a heart disease fighting, g-tube wearing 4 year old.
We began our journey as best friends years ago and after all life has handed us, we decided to start heylittlefighter.com together. http://www.heylittlefighter.com/
Join us as we share our experiences as mothers of children who battle life threatening diseases without losing our sense of humor and personality. As friends, women and mothers, we’ll give you strength and motivation to push on. It’s our passion to empower you to be a voice for both yourself and little one.
Holden Armstrong
Holden Armstrong is the coordinator of Activate Buffalo County, a community health initiative that promotes active living and healthy eating as part of the Buffalo County 2020 Vision.
Health resources, local events and activities, plus a lot of other cool stuff can be found at their website: ActivateBuffaloCounty.com. Activate Buffalo County is powered by Buffalo County Community Partners.
Holly Bonner
Holly Bonner is a Staten Island based psychotherapist and Director of Education & Outreach for IlluminArt Productions. A wife and mother of two daughters, Holly became legally blind in 2012 after battling breast cancer. She navigates motherhood relying on help from modern technology, a white cane, and her sixth sense provided by eyes in the back of her head! Her website, http://blindmotherhood.com/, chronicles her adventures in parenting and provides useful information for all mommies. Holly lives by the mantra that even without vision, you should never lose sight of life, love and laughter.
Holly Mthethwa
Holly Mthethwa is the author of the Christian memoir “Hot Chocolate in June: A True Story of Loss, Love, and Restoration.” She hails from the small, Midwestern town of Cozad, Nebraska, but currently resides just outside of Washington, D.C., where she lives an adventure with her husband and daugther. Holly writes regularly about faith, family, and the moments that fish-hook her heart at www.ruggedandredeemed.com.
Ima Carnelus
Hi there, my name is Ima (pronounced E-MA). I am a wife and first time mom to our miracle baby Jaxson who was born 17 weeks premature. I am also a Business Owner and very creative crafty gal who loves DIY projects and Pinterest. Being a former NICU mom and support for parents during their NICU journey inspired me to start my blog http://www.miraclewife.com/#hello. I have been saved by grace and I live to inspire, encourage and uplift- I have great joy in sharing my story and being a testimony to bring glory to God. I am living some of my best days while also finding balance in being a great wife, mom and Entrepreneur following my dreams.
Inger Hultgren Meyer
Inger is a happily married mother of two fantastic daughters, a frequent flyer, and former attorney who much prefers writing travel pieces and personal essays to legal briefs and contracts. She is lucky to live in San Francisco, a city that inspires her every day with its spectacular views, cultural diversity and vibrant history. Feeling a strong spiritual connection with nature, Inger is happiest when spending time with family and friends in the great outdoors, be it in the beautiful Bay-area or far-flung places around the globe. She counts travel, yoga, impromptu ABBA dance-parties and her Ragdoll cat, Charlie, among her greatest passions. Inger has written for Travelers’ Tales online publication, Tales to Go and The Expeditioner.
Isa Down
Isa is a writer & artist living at the base of the Rocky Mountains. She began writing essays on motherhood after becoming a single parent and realizing the importance of having a village to help raise children. In her spare time, you can find her creating art, running after her toddler, and studying. Follow her on Facebook and on Instagram.
Jacey Edson
Jacey is one of the most fun-loving, energetic and positive people you may ever meet! She lives every day to its fullest and continuously looks for ways to become a better human being.
She has a passion for inspiring other women (and men) to practice self-love, compassion and gratitude while connecting them with like-minded individuals. Her passion intertwines with that of Her View from Home—to connect your view with the rest of the world—which is why she gravitated toward the lifestyle blog and eventual joined the HVFH team as the VP of Marketing.
She is married to a great man who supports her and all she pursues. Together they own a cat, Luna, who you may hear about from time to time; they have no children as of now, maybe in the future!
Jackie Boeheim
Jacqueline Leigh holds a BA in Journalism from Valdosta State University. She’s successfully published articles in multiple lifestyle magazines and online publications. She is passionate about entertaining both parents and children through her writing. Jacqueline’s first picture book, Time For Bed With Ford And Red, is set to release in June 2017. She makes her home in North Carolina with her husband and two spirited children. You can follow her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/authorjacquelineleigh/?ref=bookmarks
Jaclyn Don Caceres
Jaclyn is a former Reading Specialist, and wanna be writer who gave up teaching when she had her first baby. After staying home for a number of years chasing 4 children, her husband, yellow dog named Patton, chickens, and a pet lamb named Chloe, she decided to take on even more by joining the family business. When she finds a few precious moments to herself, she goes back to her writing roots. She enjoys writing about anything the inspires her whether it be her own life or the lives of those she sees around her.
Jacqueline Pezzillo
Jacqueline is a thirty-something working mom from New Jersey who is trying to survive the relay race of life. Being a mom to a toddler and a step-mom to two teenagers has taught her more about herself and the world around her than she ever expected. When she isn’t multi-tasking, starting yet another to-do list, or planning her next 24 hours, you can find her playing monster trucks or at @jpezzillo.
Jacqueline Wisham
Jacqueline Waxman, M.Ed is a blogger-in-training living in New Jersey with her family (husband and two (soon to be three) kids. I’m a social worker by profession and mom by choice. I chauffeur children to their preferred destinations, feed-bathe-and-clothe my little people when we are not playing outside, complete homework for my second masters program and work on my start up clothing company. Writing is my first love that I mostly abandoned in my pursuit of full-steam-ahead adulthood. I made it a personal goal to be published (again) before 30 – I made my deadline by a few weeks!
Jami Amerine
Jami Amerine is a wife, and mother to anywhere from 6-8 children. Jami and her husband Justin are active foster parents and advocates for foster care and adoption. Jami’s Sacred Ground Sticky Floors is fun, inspirational, and filled with utter lunacy with a dash of hope. Her blog includes topics on marriage, children, babies, toddlers, learning disabilities, tweens, teens, college kids, adoption, foster care, Jesus, homeschooling, unschooling, dieting, not dieting, dieting again, chronic illness, stupid people, food allergies, and all things real life. You can find her blog at http://
Jamie C
Jamie is a bio mom to two kiddos, foster/”definitely-for- now-maybe- forever”/pre-adoptive mom to two littles, and short-term foster mom to whichever baby needs a home this week. The 4+ kids in and out of her home make for some light-heart musings and some heavier broodings on her blog http://www.fosterthefamilyblog.com/ and as a contributor for the Huffington Post.
Jamie Eberly
I love being a Younique Presenter! Owning my own Younique business allows me the opportunity to work from home, choose my own hours, and dictate the time and effort I want to put into my business, on my own terms. I am happy to be your personal Younique Presenter to show you all of these amazing products.
Please browse my website and feel free to contact me with any questions!
Jamie Frerichs
I started to crave travel while I was in college, and no, I’m not just talking about Spring Break (although Mazatlan was a lot of fun). What began with venturing to a few away games to cheer on my beloved Cornhusker football team, quickly turned into spending a semester in the college program at Walt Disney World, becoming a nanny for a family living outside of New York City, completing a semester-long linguistic program in France, and eventually flying across the nation while working for a sales and strategic marketing firm.
I’m fortunate to have been a lot of places, but my story is not about where I’ve been – it’s about what I’ve been lucky enough to do. Everywhere I go I seek out the best local eateries, museums, and shops. From food truck to fine dining, from art studios to The Louvre, from farmers markets to high-end boutiques – I love discovering local treasures.
I’m a connoisseur of local culture and I’d like to share with you my culinary adventures. Pull up a chair, grab a fancy glass of whatever you’re thirsting for, and let’s eat. Bon appetit!
Jamie Galvin
Jamie Chase Galvin works part time as an Academic Advisor and is also a freelance writer. Jamie possesses an undergraduate degree in English and a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology. Jamie loves to write any chance she can and lives in Massachusetts with her husband and very talkative four year old daughter.
Jamie Kramer
My name is Jamie Kramer. I’m a working mother of 3 wonderful, strong willed children: daughters are 9 and 2 and son is 5. I’ve been with my husband for 10 years total. I live in Lincoln, NE and work as a supervisor in social work.
Jamie Stidd
My name is Jamie Stidd and I am a teacher, who taught Kindergarten for the past six years, before taking a break to raise my daughter. I live on the North Fork of Long Island, NY with my husband Tom, our 4 month old daughter Kacey, and our beagle Indy. I love spending time with my family and friends, and being the best mom and wife that I can be. For fun, I enjoy crafting, writing, cooking and baking. My personal blog is:
http://lovingcraftingandcookinginthecountry.blogspot.com/
Jamie Sumner
Jamie Sumner is mom to a son with cerebral palsy and twins. She writes for Parenting Special Needs Magazine and dishes about infertility and special needs parenting on her website, http://mom-gene.com/. She can be found on Facebook @momgene.org, Twitter @mom_gene and Instagram @themomgene. She and her husband live in Nashville, Tennessee and most days you can find her outside with three kids, a dog, and a large cup of coffee.
Jason Young
Jason spends time growing effective leaders, building healthy teams, and designing remarkable guest experiences. He has fun reading, watching movies, traveling, hiking, and visiting Disney World as much as possible. Jason lives in Atlanta, GA with his amazing family. You can learn more about Jason here.
Jay and Leah at GastroNom Blog
Leah and Jay are a husband a wife blogging team whose love of entertaining and good food and drink inspired them to start writing about food and drink. Leah is a stay at home mom where she cares for two boys and a former restaurant manager who loves to bake and explore new recipes. Jay is an engineer by day, but uses his creativity in the kitchen and as an amateur mixologist. They are excited to share their food experiences and recipes with Her View.
Check out their website: http://www.gastronomblog.com/
JD Hartz
I’m JD and I am a follower of Jesus Christ. It is through him that I have been trusted to become a wife, and mother to four children. I live, breathe, and love the chaos brought on by working full-time outside of the home, becoming the dedicated wife I am called to be, and raising the energetic little ones God has trusted me to mother. In my free time I can be found having fun chasing our children around the yard of our home, curled up next to my husband (when we actually find time) catching up on the DVR, or digging into God’s word growing more deeply in my relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Jeanne Nimo
Jeanne M. Nimo is a college student from Southern New Jersey who has a passion for learning. She is in the process of earning her two degrees — for both Nursing and English Literature. When she’s not working her day job as a Pharmacy Technician, she can be found lurking at a nearby Starbucks, sipping on seasonal caffeinated beverages, trying to conquer the world — one profession at a time. She is also a publishing artist under 451 Press, whose debut poetry collection is set to be released on March 2016.
Jen Kassebart
I am a stay-at-home mom of three children, ages 2-11. I am happily married and enjoy spending time with my family and friends, crafting, movies, writing and so much more!
Jen Miller
My name is Jennifer Miller, but I prefer simply Jen. I live in Hawley, MN. It is a small town built along the railroad tracks and surrounded by fields. I married my high school sweetheart in 2005 and we have two little boys, Jack (5) and Grey (3). Motherhood took me by surprise just before my 30th birthday and since then I have been stay at home mom and have loved every minute of the craziness. I am a staff writer for the Hawley Herald and do most the work from home. Being an introvert it took me out of my comfort zone, but so worth it because I love writing. It is something I do every day and it allows me to be home with my boys.
Jen Savage
Jen Iamele Savage is a transitional life coach and Montessori teacher. She entered the transformational world of parenthood in 2014 after a 32-hour labor with her daughter Mikayla. Since then, Jen has spent time exploring how motherhood has shaped her identity through writing and collaborating with other moms. She runs The Mindfull Mama Project, a space for mamas who want to reclaim their voices and uncover their purposes. Follow Jen at her blog, inspirationandbliss.com.
Jenn Meyer
Jenn Meyer is a former medical marketing executive turned mom of 4 who lives in Missouri. In her spare time she enjoys coffee, reading, running, and dreaming of future vacation spots. She’s been married to Rob for 17 years and they are a foster family who adopted their youngest in October 2014.
You can follow her blog at http://www.jenn-meyer.blogspot.com/
Jenna Carlson
Jenna is a Nebraskan transplant living in sunny San Diego, California. She is farm-raised, corn-fed, and knows more than she cares to admit about making a mean mud pie. Before moving out West in Spring of 2009, Jenna earned two music degrees from the University of Nebraska at Kearney while playing “on-air” host for Central Nebraska’s FOX affiliate, Fox 4 & 17. She’s filled the past four years of her life with small office jobs, auditions galore, and a few booked gigs. Along the way, though, Jenna learned some tough lady lessons about herself, falling out of love, and how to keep the happy/creative side to life. Now with her classically handsome boyfriend (yep, Cupid found her again) and their three, four-legged kids, she’s a part-time actor, full-time upholsterer, and witty blogger of Lucky Little Mustardseed: A Truthful Evolution of Self, Happiness, & Everything Creative in Between. Oh, and she loves oversized PJ’s. She does. She really, really does.
Jenni Laplow
I’m a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM) located in Metro-Detroit, Michigan. Moving from a fast paced work environment to being a SAHM I’ve had a lot of adjustments in my life, so I rely on reading other mommy blogs for inspiration. I am happy to contribute my thoughts, ideas and experiences from my own stay-at-home journey! I am mommy to 1 daughter, 1 Puggle, and 2 cats.
Jenni Welsch
A South Dakota girl at heart, Jenni has made a home in Hastings with her cool Nebraska guy and their four sweet babes. On top of being a stay at home mama, she is also a certified yoga teacher and part-time college writing instructor; writing on her blog keeps all of her roles and loves in life together.
Before Jenni’s oldest fell head over heels for Angry Birds, he once had a thing for dinosaurs. The Maiasaura is a dinosaur named for being a “good mother lizard” which is where she draws inspiration for her blog about mamahood, The Modern Maiasaura, in which some days are more good and others more lizard.
You can read more and follow along with all of Jenni’s latest kid antics, yoga adventures, and mama-isms at http://http://themodernmaiasaura.com/
Jennie Nollette
I am an Omaha native now living in the beautiful town of Valentine, Nebraska. If you haven’t visited you must! It is a gorgeous town that boosts its natural beauty. I am also a wife and mother of two beautiful little girls, living the daily struggle of balancing all life has to offer. My greatest joy is getting to spend time with my family, whether it’s cooking, dancing or traveling, we do our best to take it all in and enjoy every moment.
Jennifer Allwood
Bio: Jennifer Allwood is an online influencer who teaches women to create a beautiful home and build a creative business. She has 400K social media followers watching her decorate, run a biz and live out her faith.
Facebook – @JenniferAllwood or www.facebook.com/TheMagicBrushInc
Instagram – @JenniferAllwood or www.Instagram.com/JenniferAllwood
Pinterest – @JenAllwood or www.Pinterest.com/JenAllwood
Jennifer Batchelor
Jennifer Batchelor is a wife, mother and writer from Nashville, Tenn. She’s a member of the writing team at Coffee + Crumbs, a collaborative blog about motherhood, and her writing has also appeared on Scary Mommy, Mamalode, Upwrite Magazine and The Sunlight Press.
Jennifer Beck
Jennifer is someone who always has a smile to give! She enjoys writing about a variety of topics that woman can relate to and hopes to be an encouragement to others. She enjoys Mexican food, spending quality time with family and friends, watching musicals, traveling, and trying new recipes.
Adventures have taken her to five different countries most of which were to serve others and share her faith in God. She now enjoys the good life in Nebraska and enjoys working with children. Creativity is another passion she has whether it’s photography, painting, or crafting she is always seeing things from a unique perspective.
Jennifer Craven
Jennifer Craven considers herself a good mom, despite the fact that she purposely waits for her kids to go to bed before eating a pint of Ben & Jerry’s simply because she doesn’t want to share. Mother to two young daughters, Jen spends her days attempting to balance that delicate role many women know far too well: working mom. When she’s not picking Cheerios off the floor, she works full-time in the fashion merchandising department at Mercyhurst University, where she teaches fashion journalism, among several other courses.
Jennifer Hesse
Jennifer Hesse is a writer, editor, and Pinterest-failing stay-at-home mom. She gets her kicks ninja-battling with her boys, flirt-mocking with her husband, and going on OCD-inspired cleaning sprees. Catch her teasing lessons from life and faith at https://jestifyblog.wordpress.com/ and on social channels Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Jennifer Isaac
I am a mom of four (sometimes more) through birth, adoption, and foster care. I gave birth to my two older children, we adopted our two younger children from Liberia and Ethiopia nearly a decade ago, and over the past five years, we have fostered six children (and will soon bring home seven and eight).
I love Jesus – who loves broken people and invites us to love him back. I love my husband (of twenty years!) – who shows me God’s heart as a father to the fatherless. And I love my kids – who make me what I am – a thankful mom. Find my website at http://thankfulmoms.com/her-view-welcome/
Jennifer Johnson
Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, now transplanted in Cypress, Texas. I’m a Wife, Mom of 3 teenagers, Elementary Art Teacher, former runner, turned cyclist. With every activity I do, I always wear lipstick and pearls. I may not be fast, but I’m going to look good at whatever I’m doing!
Jennifer Lutz
Jennifer Lutz is the home décor expert at www.christmastreemarket.com.
You can also find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christmastreemarket
GooglePlus:
https://plus.google.com/106213191696423871723
Jennifer Myers
My name is Jen Myers. I am working, single mom of two boys Brady, 8, and Max, 3. I live in the little town of Palmer, Nebraska. Divorced for a year and a half, my life as I knew it now has become a discovery of a new life. I work so hard at being that mom who works full-time while still being the mom who makes all the homemade treats for class parties, cooks a homemade meal every night, and tells her boys she loves them as many times a day I can. I fail every day while trying to accomplish this but I get up the next day and try again. I am a firm believer that God has a plan for everyone. We may not know what that plan is and we may not like the route it takes us some days but we have to have faith. I have come to understand that everyone has a story to tell and usually someone out there in that great big world, someone can relate. So I am here to share what I live, succeed, and fail at hoping someone else understands.
Jennifer O'Brien
I am your average, not so average mom. From tattoos, piercings, crazy hair, and being in a relationship with the woman of my dreams – I am still just like you – I am human and I am a Mother. I have four of the most hyperactive adorable children, ever. My little entrepreneur son who is soon to be 9 and my three Princesses who are soon to follow in the yearly age upgrade, at which point they will be back at the stair-stepping numbers. In my free time (when there is some) I enjoy blogging, checking out latest beauty trends, thinking about weight-loss, and catching up on the latest Netflix populars!
Jennifer Smith
Jennifer used to be a sexy, tattooed ‘barstar’/party girl. Now, she is a proud domesticated quarter of a century blogging housewife, with a definite flair for the dramatic side! She’s a self proclaimed ‘Lactivist’ & pro attachment parent mama to Anastasia!
Check out her blog at http://www.mommywearsheels.com/
Jennifer Worrell
Jennifer Worrell has been teaching in both the elementary and middle school classroom for 22 years. All the while, she has been writing for a variety of publications including Trailblazer, Women in the Outdoors, Practical Horseman, Daily Press, Virginia Wildlife, The Virginia Journal of Education, and TeeterTot. She also creates high-quality instructional materials for the classroom which she shares on Teachers Pay Teachers. As the wife of an outdoorsy guy, a stepmother, and a biomom, her humorous and poignant perspective enables her to create powerful content for clients and for her own blog.
Jenny
Hi! I’m Jenny! I grew up on a farm in between the 2 small towns of North Loup and Scotia, Nebraska. I spent my childhood chasing cattle, laying out irrigation pipe, bottle feeding bucket calves and racing turtles at Popcorn Days.
My husband, Jason and I live on a farm south of Kearney and I am blessed to be a stay at home mom to 5 energetic kids and wife to my favorite farmer! Our oldest daughter is 11, our boy/girl twins are 7, our son is 5 and youngest daughter is 3.
I created my blog, Women With Intention (http://womenwithintention.com) where you will find tools for living your purpose, managing your home, saving money, simplifying, growing your faith, loving your family and relationships, and embracing the season of life you are in. I believe that each woman can have it all, but not necessarily have it all at the same time!
I’d love to connect at my blog, Facebook (http://facebook.com/womenwithintention1), Pinterest (pinterest.com/womenwithintent) or Twitter (@womenwithintent).
Jenny Halteman
Jenny Halteman lives in Northern Michigan with her husband and two girls. She and her husband are renovating an Airstream together. They spent six years living aboard boats in Boston and are happy to have returned to the dirt dwelling life. Her writing has been featured on The Huffington Post, Babble, Hello Giggles and more.
Jenny Hutzler
Jenny is a retired princess providing encouragement for what happens after the happily ever after. Jesus loving & living a blessed life in the OC with her Prince & two children. She loves to write about motherhood; the good, the bad & the funny over at http://www.princessturnedmom.com/
Jenny Leboffe
Jenny lives in San Diego with her husband and three children. A former missionary, teacher, and church
staffer, she is currently a stay-at-home-parent running on cherry
Coke, soulful music, and days full of begin-agains. An
unswerving optimist and bleeding heart, Jenny writes at
https://jennyleboffe.com/about the holy moments in the everydayness of life.
Find her on Instagram or Facebook @jennyleboffe.
Jenny Slattery
I’m convinced that I’m the biggest mess you’ll meet, but somehow I’ve landed myself in the heart of God’s outlandish grace. I’m wife of 12 years to the most incredible man, and mama to five wildly inspirational tiny people, who make me want to be better in every way. My living room is usually a sloppy cross between circus, broadway musical, and wrestling ring. Motherhood has blessed me and stripped me raw, leaving me keenly aware of my brokenness and limitations. But God has graciously led me on a journey of walking in His new mercies for each day, gathering His grace like manna, and I’m learning that parenthood is more about being on my knees than being on my game.
Jesica Ryzynski
Jesica Ryzynski is the highly caffeinated mother of four children aged three to fifteen. She shares her sleep deprived parenting experiences with a healthy dose of honesty and humor on her blog: www.isthatchocolateorpoop.com. You can find her on Facebook too!
Jessica Alexander
Jessica is a wife, momma, homemaker, and forever wildflower. She delights in finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Born and raised in Southwest Nebraska Jessica is now the community Granola Girl, striving to keep life as simple and pure as possible. She, her patient husband, spunky daughter, and rowdy golden retriever have recently waded into the deep end of the adult pool and bought their very own 1920’s bungalow. They are learning Home Improvement 101 in a “fly by the seat of their pants” style! Hailing from a lineage of wordsmiths writing is one of Jessica’s favorite pastimes and she is always eager to listen to and share a story.
Jessica Heeran
I’m a stay at home mom to three energetic children: Joey (11 years old), Leah (9 years old), and Aiden (7 years old). Joey is chromosomally enhanced with Down syndrome and also has Autism & is non-verbal. I was born and raised in Ohio and moved to Connecticut 11 years ago, so I’m a Midwest girl living in New England.
Jessica Johnston
Jessica Johnston is a writer and mom of four kids. She is an avid coffee drinker, risk taker, and TMI sharer. She is a firm believer in keeping it real and believes our imperfections bring us together. She writes at https://wonderoak.com/. You can follow her there, on Facebook, and on Instagram.
Jessica Kromer
Jessica Kromer is a freelance writer and mother. She is smitten with parenting along side her husband, Joel, and experiencing their first child together. Of course, a lot of coffee, outdoor activities and Netflix help keep the Kromer family afloat. These days Jessica’s time is filled with helping her daughter Aria grow and writing about all the experiences of parenthood. You can read more of Jessica’s writing at www.purposefullivingblog.com.
Jessica Mautone
Jessica is a first-time, Stay-At-Home mom who loves to write as an outlet for the stress that comes along with raising a strong-minded little boy and two yappy dogs. Credit for her creative inspiration goes to good wine and frequent travel. In addition to blogging, Jessica is an Independent Fasion Consultant for LuLaroe (https://www.facebook.com/groups/jessmautone/) .
Jessica McCaslin
Jessica is a Stay-At-Home-Master-Mom who is learning to cope with the daily challenges of being a full-time parent. She graduated with her Master’s degree in community counseling from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2005.
Jessica joined Family Resources of Greater Nebraska in January 2012. She worked with children, adolescents, adults and families in and around Broken Bow, NE. Her attention has now turned to raising her children while doing online work for Family Resources of Greater Nebraska. She loves horses and has attended several Level 1 Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning trainings, where horses are used as a co-therapist for mental health issues. It’s a dream to someday be able to incorporate horses into her therapy sessions. She resides near North Platte with her husband and children.
Jessica Rettig
Jessica Rettig lives, works and, after years of being told to do so (she has a sneaking suspicion it was to make other parents feel better about their own chaos), documents daily life (at Facebook.com/fivelittlelunatics) with her husband, Brad, five kids—Keaton Amelia (11), Hutton (6), Rustyn (5), Joey Michele (2) and the baby, Roosevelt– and emotionally-challenged Weimaraner in Lincoln, Nebraska. She also tries to run away on a daily basis–usually four or five miles–but she always comes back.
Jessica Satterfield
Jessica has seen the goodness of God in the midst of the heartbreak of infertility and the joys of adoption. Her life has been one with lots of hard, but it’s been in the invitation found in that hard, where she has found deep intimacy with the Father. She is an adoption advocate and passionate about encouraging other moms throughout their journeys of motherhood. She is a stay at home mama by day and writer/blogger by night. She enjoys speaking to women all around the country sharing her story of intimacy and hope she has found in the Father.
Jessica Swanda
Jessica Swanda is a freelance writer and digital marketer who firmly believes in the power of words, chocolate, and coffee. When not writing, she enjoys frequenting book stores and coffee shops, baking, reading fiction, and exploring the beautiful PNW with her new husband. Jessica blogs about her faith journey and gives writing & productivity tips at https://proofisinthewriting.com/category/writing/
Jessy Starlin
I’m a single stay at home mommy of a beautiful one year old girl. I’m an exclusively breastfeeding, co-sleeping mommy, although my little girl is growing up and now eats solids. Ever since high school I’ve loved writing. Now that I’m older I can put it to use through my articles.
Jill Tetherow
Jill Tetherow is a Certified Women’s Herbal Educator with a Master’s Degree in Child, Youth, and Family Studies. She has a passion for youth development, prevention practices, and holistic living. She recently launched a project called “The Becoming Effect,” which is focused on guiding girls through adolescence in a natural way, empowering them to love and care for themselves as they make the transition from girl to woman. You can follow this project at www.thebecomingeffect.org.
Joanna Clute
Hi! I’m Joanna and I am the author of Motherhood and Merlot, a lifestyle and family blog. I am a wife, mom of four under the age of five, a lover of all things beauty related, and an avid wine drinker;) Cheers!
Find my site here: http://motherhoodandmerlot.com/
Joanna Pruitt
Hey! I am Joanna Pruitt and I am a thirty something mother and stepmother to seven (yes, seven) teenagers ranging from the ages of 18 to 12 years old. I am married to the love of my life, Shawn. We have been married now for close to two years and we have never been happier. In addition to our children, we have two dogs, Tripp who is a shiba inu and Benny a shih tzu.
I was a single mother of three for twelve years before Shawn and I met, and during that time, I received several degrees and am now a middle school and high school teacher. I just cannot seem to get away from teenagers! Oy Vey! It is a good thing that I love them.
Check out more at my blog “Surviving Murphy’s Law” at https://joannapruitt.wordpress.com/
Joanna St. James
This Brit turned multinational, is a stay at home mum to two boys. She home schools, runs a business out of her home and writes. In her laughably spare time, she likes to be a church mouse, hoard crafts and books and her husband happily obliges her.
Joanne Giacomini
Joanne Giacomini is a writer, editor, speaker and parent coach at Exceptional Parenting/Exceptional Balance http://https://creatingexceptionalparenting.com/. She helps special needs parents by offering them tips and tools for their parenting journey, so they and their children can live life happy, whole and in balance. She also blogs about how her son with autism is raising her at Exceptional Mom/Exceptional Child https://exceptionalmomchild.com/.
Joanne is very excited to have her articles published on Her View From Home, and loves the support of a community of women helping women achieve greatness. You can follow Joanne on Twitter https://twitter.com/exceptmomchild.
Joanne also has a FREE EBOOK available entitled “5 WAYS TO MANAGE EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY ANXIETY” at the following link: http://exceptionalparenting.site88.net/
Jodi Bernholtz
I am a wife, mom of two and a writer/blogger. Sixteen years ago I underwent a double lung transplant and I am currently working on my memoir entitled Breathe. I blog along as I re-live my experience, as well as how it has affected my present-day life and that of my family’s. I also blog about other things that I just can’t keep to myself.
Jodi Taylor
I’m married to my wonderful and I do mean WONDERFUL husband Mike. He is a farmer which makes me THE FARMER’S WIFE. We have been married for 16 years. Together we have 4 children…our daughters…Jordan 14, Emma 10, Alivia 9, & our son Hayden 5. We love life on the farm and all the ups and downs that go with it and wouldn’t want to raise our kids anywhere else. I have a love for cooking and crafting and a passion for photography.
Joelene Wolfe
My name is Joelene Wolfe. In addition to being a mom, wife and marketer, I am the creator of Happiness Depends.
After years of working unhappily in the corporate world and following someone else’s dream, I took the big leap to finally follow my own dream of acting.
Happiness depends on so many things but it always starts with a feeling, an idea and a first step.
I am now enjoying helping others take their 1st step toward their dream career. Now let’s get your happy on https://www.happinessdepends.com/
John Polo
John Polo is a widower and step dad.
He is also an author, blogger and speaker.
John met the love of his life, Michelle, at a young age, and the two dated for a year in High School. After eight years apart the two reunited and planned to spend their life together, alongside Michelle’s amazing daughter. Two years after their reunion Michelle was diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive cancer. So rare in fact, that the two were told when you consider what type of cancer it was, and where it developed, there is only one case a year in the world of what Michelle had.
Michelle fought valiantly for two and a half years before taking her last breath on January 22, 2016.
It was no easy feat, but while Michelle was in hospice John had a moment that would forever change him. He was able to rid himself of the bitter, and find his better.
John is currently a contributor to a handful of blogs and websites; including Good Men Project, Hope for Widows, The Grief Toolbox and The Mighty.
He also serves on the Hope for Widows Advisory Board, is a speaker for the National Cancer Survivor’s Day Foundation and is a member of the International Association of Professional Writers & Editors.
John has co-authored a journal entitled ‘Hurt to Healing, The Journal from Life to the Afterlife’ and his first book, entitled ‘Widowed: Rants, Raves and Randoms’ will be released on November 11th, 2017.
John’s true passions are writing and speaking about love, loss and hope as he tries to help others honor their pain and see that a hopeful tomorrow can indeed exist.
You can find John’s blog at www.betternotbitterwidower.com and on Facebook.
Jordan Faeh
Hi! I’m Jordan! I’m a lifestyle blogger from Lincoln, Nebraska and I’m all about finding joy in the ordinary. I’m a wife, homemaker, and mother to three girls. I delight in the little things like perfect playlists, open windows, and good conversation around the dinner table. I have been saved by grace and it is my greatest desire that my life would reflect God’s love and bring glory to His name. I believe that some of the most beautiful moments are in the mundane and I believe that a little sunshine and a great song can change anyone’s day. I’m an old soul with a passion for my family, my community, great music, and fashion. I hope you’ll follow along as I share little, honest moments of my simple Nebraska life.
Jordan Harrell
Jordan writes about the days with her three kids and wonderful husband to help her get through the days with her three kids and wonderful husband. She’s really good at eating chocolate, over-analyzing everything, and forgetting stuff. You can find her at jordanharrell.com, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Jordan Plummer Allen
Jordan Allen, a Grand Island native, earned her bachelor’s degree from Doane College and a master’s in Community Counseling from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She has mental health therapy experience with community agencies, private practice and community volunteer projects. Jordan has been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and enjoys using her knowledge in this area to facilitate healing with her clients. Jordan finds joy in the process of connecting with those she works with as they work to set and achieve goals.
Jordan serves on the Grand Island Crisis Center, Inc. Board of Directors, is a member of the American Counseling Association, and a Leadership Tomorrow alumna. She was recently honored by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce as a Top 35 Under 35. She resides in Grand Island with her husband and daughter. In her free time she enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling.
Jorrie Varney
Jorrie is a registered nurse and mother of two. She writes about the reality and insanity of motherhood on her blog http://www.closetoclassy.com/. Jorrie loves to laugh and snuggle her babies as often as she can. You can follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Josi Seibert
Josi was born and raised a Nebraska girl. As many Cornhuskers did, she grew up on a farm in a small rural community. Upon graduating from Nebraska Wesleyan University, she exchanged cornfields for skyscrapers as she moved to Chicago to attend Moody Theological Seminary. It was there that she met her beloved husband, Ryan, and grew an interest in cross-cultural relationships as she worked with international students, refugee families, and lived in one of the most diverse communities in the country. She and her husband moved to Ghana, West Africa in September 2013 with a team of friends to start a business. In 2015 they resettled back in Chicago to welcome their first child and are currently working with World Relief, helping resettle refugees and find them employment. You’re invited to keep in step with them as they live, work, learn and play: http://www.ryanandjosi.blogspot.com/
Joy In Every Season
Renee is a wife (34 years and going strong), a mom (to three grown daughters and two son-in-laws), and Nana to four of the sweetest grand babies (# 5 is due in July). I am truly blessed!
I am born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA and a fun little fact about me is that my husband and I went to kindergarten together.
I love entertaining, whether it’s hosting a party, a large family BBQ, or simply a dinner for two. I also enjoy gardening, photography, my home, an occasional craft, and family & friends. Cooking and serving others in the comfort of my home truly brings me joy! After I retired from newborn photography, I decided that a food blog would combine many of my passions, thus “Joy in Every Season” was born!
For a little more information on my, please check out the “about me” page at: www.joyineveryseason.com
A favorite quote of mine is, “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, I used everything you gave me.” Erma Bombeck
Judy Daniell
Reader. Writer. Runner. Loser of things. Lover of Grace. Mama to 3 crazy fun boys and wife to an amazing man. PR by day and Social Media by night. She is the editor at www.goodlifemoms.com and you can find her occasionally blogging at www.judydaniell.com.
Judy Terrell
Judy was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and currently lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband, son and twin girls.
Juli Schafer
A native of Lancaster, PA, Juli has lived in the Fredericksburg, VA area for 11 years. She and her husband of 15 years own a restaurant and a cupcake shop. (How did that happen, she jokes all the time since she doesn’t bake or cook, so don’t ask for any recipes or tips.) Her true loves are writing, marketing and event planning, Jesus and her 14-year old daughter.
She proudly accepts her crazy and invites you to join her….crazy is NOT a bad word: ‘Crazy’ –“Full of cracks or flaws. Unusual. Distracted with desire or excitement. Absurdly fond; passionately preoccupied.”
She is working on building a stronger faith, finding her true path, and being a brighter light.
You can find her at http://sincerelyjuli.com/
Julianne Palumbo
Julianne Palumbo’s poems, short stories, and essays have been published in Literary Mama, Coffee+Crumbs, MomBabble, Kindred Magazine, Poetry East, Mamalode, Manifest Station, and others. She is the author of Into Your Light (Flutter Press, 2013) and Announcing the Thaw (Finishing Line Press, 2014), poetry chapbooks about raising teenagers. Julianne was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2013. Her essay will be published in the upcoming HerStories Anthology, So Glad They Told Me. She is the Founder/Editor-in-Chief of Mothers Always Write, an online literary magazine for mothers by mother writers.
You can find her here: http://www.juliannepalumbo.com/,
https://www.facebook.com/JuliannePalumboAuthor, https://twitter.com/JuliannePalumbo
and http://mothersalwayswrite.com/
Julie Anne Waterfield
I’m a native of Georgia, currently living in Washington. I’m an Army wife, mother to a new baby girl, and a pharmacist.
Julie Borm
Julie is a part-time strategic communications consultant and full-time wife and mama to two little boys. Coffee, ice cream and Nordstrom are her weaknesses, and she finds strength in her faith, family and writing, especially for her blog http://bormandco.com/. She’s a down-to-earth midwestern girl at heart, who has lived all over the country and now loves the fact she gets to raise her family in her home state of Ohio. Visit her blog where she enjoys writing about fulfilling career goals and dreams, activity ideas for little kids, and about her quest to savor every moment of crazy, beautiful motherhood.
Julie Everett
Cooking was not something that came easy to me. When I first got married, I wasn’t even sure how to boil water! Over the years–with many attempts at trying new things, I have come to love cooking for my family and friends. Cooking is a way to express yourself and the love in your heart. It takes a little effort, but is certainly worth it when you fill the tummies of those who are most important to you.
I like to keep things simple in the kitchen. (The fewer ingredients, the better!) It is my goal to share with you some of my family’s favorites, keeping it simple and requiring little time from you and your already busy schedule.
Along with cooking, I have a profound love of teaching–children and adults alike. I am an Instructional Learning Coach for Kearney Public Schools. I live on a lake along the Platte River with my husband, Jason. We have three children: Brittany, Gordon, and Colvin. I enjoy running, biking, long walks, painting, decorating, hanging on the beach, reading, and of course, cooking and eating!
If you would like to contact me, you may do so by emailing me at: [email protected]
Julie Hoag
Julie Hoag is a freelance writer and blogger, wife, and mom to three busy boys, & fur mama to two rescue dogs and two guinea pigs. She writes on her blog about motherhood, kids, family, recipes, DIY, travel, and faith. She is a vegetarian who loves to cook and create recipes when she’s not driving her three boys all over town to sports practices in her crumb-filled minivan. In her past life she has worked as a Scientist and Medical Data Manager, a pediatric nurse, and a SAHM. She loves to volunteer in her kids’ schools and help fundraise money for their schools. She is a Christian who loves nature, animals, traveling, gardening, swimming in her pool, and simply spending time with her family. Her favorites are dark chocolate, red wine, and cheese with yummy bread.
http://www.juliehoagwriter.com/
Julieann Selden
Julieann Selden is a chemistry graduate student and non-profit volunteer. Her husband, Ken, is recently in remission from sarcoma cancer. On her blog, contemplatingcancer.com, she examines the thoughts and emotions of life through the lens of an aggressive cancer diagnosis.
Junith Prosper
Junith Prosper is an avid reader and lover of words. She loves to write and has often captivated her nephews and nieces with original stories about them. Junith enjoys spending time at the beach, where she finds her greatest inspiration. In her writing, Junith strives to uplift, empower, and give a voice to those who cannot speak. She lives in Florida and enjoys traveling and meeting new people. If one word could describe Junith, it would be grateful. “Life doesn’t always give you what you want,” she says, “but you can choose to make the best of what you have.”
Justine Meyer
I teach for a living, hopeful to enrich others- while God and my family enrich me without even trying. My main titles include Proud Wife, Mama Bear and Kenny Chesney Groover.
Kaiti George
Kaiti George is a Registered Dietitian and fitness enthusiast with over 10 years of experience in both fields. She is a Registered Dietitian at Hy-Vee in Kearney and also teaches a variety of group exercise classes at the Kearney YMCA. Kaiti is the proud mom of twins, Jenna and Collin. Kaiti is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is a Licensed Medical Nutrition therapist through the State of Nebraska. She and her husband Tom live in Kearney with their two dogs, Joe and Murphy. Kaiti prides herself on living an active healthy lifestyle and hopes to give readers great tips and recipes to do the same!
Kandi Slocum
Kandi is a mother of 2 who works full time at a school as a paraprofessional. Back in May 2011 she learned that she and her daughter are Gluten Intolerant. This changed everything for their family. One thing she kept hearing was that eating gluten free was expensive and she kept finding that the foods were just that. But determined to keep her grocery budget she set forth finding ways to alter family favorites to be safe for the two of them but yet taste good for her husband and son. In December while her husband was away training for his new job in law enforcement she started Gluten Free for Jen, in honor of her daughter. It is here she shares information about being Gluten Free, Celiac Disease, Gluten Intolerance and recommends products and recipes for all to enjoy!
Kara Stevens
Kara Stevens is the wife to a wonderful Marine and mommy to a beautiful little boy in Central Nebraska. Kara works full time as an Event and Retail Coordinator, but is working towards her dream job to be a stay-at-home mom. Her loves include the outdoors, cooking, and spending time at church and in prayer!
Kara Turner
I love people like Buddy the Elf loves Christmas. I would be happiest in an elevator talking to new people all day long, even those resistant to elevator talking. What is on the inside of others is the most fascinating thing in the world to me. I want to dig in there and feel the heartbeat of unique souls.
Karah Maschmeier
I have been married to my wonderful husband, Seth, for going on 5 years. We live in Kearney and love it here! I keep myself busy with several things – I work for my dad’s law firm as their accountant/office manager, teach private piano lessons, teach Spanish at Faith Christian School, and have an Etsy shop. Seth and I hope very much to be parents soon, and we’re excited to see what that will look like for us.
Karen Johnson
Karen Johnson is a free-lance writer who blogs at The 21st Century SAHM http://www.the21stcenturysahm.com/ —a cathartic mix of sarcasm, angry Mama Bear rants, and confessions about how she’s probably screwing up her kids. She is also assistant editor at Sammiches and Psych Meds and has had work featured on Scary Mommy, The Good Men Project, What the Flicka, and Bon Bon Break, among others. Karen is also a contributing writer in Lose the Cape: Never Will I Ever (and then I had kids!) and in What Does It Mean to Be White in America? and she writes monthly for KC Parent magazine. Follow Karen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/21stcenturysahm/, Twitter https://twitter.com/21stcenturysahm , and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the21stcenturysahm/
Kari Wells
Kari Wells is a small-town Nebraskan and wouldn’t have it any other way! She is a wife and the mother of two fabulous children. Kari has been a first grade teacher for 20 years and feels blessed to have had her summers free to take ‘One Tank Trips’ and little adventures, especially when her children were young. She is an avid baseball fan and roots for the Cubs, White Sox, Royals, Astros and Rangers. Besides her family and baseball, her loves include stargazing, traveling, cake decorating, and reading.
Karis Rogerson
Karis Rogerson, 22, is an American/Canadian who grew up in Italy and Germany, and is currently in New York City getting her master’s in journalism from New York University. She loves to read, write and laugh. All she wants out of life is an NYC apartment, a newspaper job and lots of travel. She couldn’t live without friends (both the TV show and the real-life ones), binge-watching cop shows and lots and lots of pizza. Someday she hopes you’ll read her novels.
Katarina Wenk
Homade baby, toddler and family food is the best thing mums can offer their children, this is why Katarina has started her blog to share what she loves to do. Coming from a family who loves food, she used to spend hours in the kitchen with her mum to learn to cook hearty and healthy meals. She is a true believer of “what we feed our children determines who they will become in the future.”
Katarina grew up in Malmo, Sweden. She studied in Bristol, UK and worked in her last role as Client Services and Marketing Manager in the asset management industry in London. In 2011 she moved to Zurich, Switzerland with her husband as a trailing spouse where she gave birth to two gorgeous boys in 2012 and 2014. Today she lives in Dresden, Germany as a stay at home mum.
Katarina holds a Bacherlor’s degree in Business from The University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.
Kate Bigam
Kate Bigam is a writer, blogger, and social media strategist living in Cleveland, OH (which does indeed rock). She prefers flats to heels, beer to wine, and the Midwest to just about anywhere. You can find Kate on Instagram and Twitter as @heyescapist and writing about just about everything at http://www.greatestescapist.com/
Kate Hall
Kate is a stay-at-home mom with one husband, Steve, and three kids, all adopted from China (not the husband). She lives in the suburbs of Chicago. She enjoys reading, writing, watching too much Netflix, tweeting, and growing vegetables in her garden. In 2006, she put her blog together to keep friends and family updated on their adoptions. In 2012, during their most recent adoption, it morphed into an avenue for her to share her love of writing and humor. You can follow Kate at canigetanotherbottleofwhine.com.
Kate Hula
Kate Hula began writing as soon as she could hold a crayon in her hand and has been hooked with words, writing and storytelling ever since. By first grade, Kate completed her first novel, The Butterfly Catcher, with several other grade level masterpieces that only her mother has seen. Her writing ambition brought her to the University of Nebraska- Kearney where she graduated with a degree in Journalism while working part-time at a local television station. As time progressed, Kate moved to Lincoln and found the one thing she wasn’t looking for, love. She met her future husband at a cheesy 80’s cover band concert and her life changed forever. While balancing married life and a full time job, Kate has just enough time to do what she loves the most, writing. Follow Kate’s hilarious and unconventional blog, the vaultuncensored.com, about life as a thirty-something year old woman among a world of debauchery, annoyances and every day oddities that make life a little more interesting.
Katherine Kring
My name is Katherine Kring, although most people call me Kaile. You can blame my parents for the confusing two name situation. I was born in Lincoln, NE and raised in Minden, a small farming community in central Nebraska. I have adorably, in love parents and two siblings, one older brother and one younger sister.
Growing up it was apparent that I was kind of the odd man out. Both of my siblings are very blonde, athletic and competitive…and then there’s me. I enjoy singing, theater, speech, writing, and reading. And unfortunately, do not have blonde hair.
After high school, I ventured off to the big city of Omaha, NE where my, then boyfriend, was stationed with the Airforce (He is now my Airforce husband and I have since followed him to Ohio.) I attended Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health in Omaha and pursued a career in Respiratory Care. I now get to have the initials RRT after my name because I am officially a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
My hubby and I live in Ohio with our two crazy, hyper dogs. We love to binge watch netflix, go antiquing, and travel. I also love my Lord, Jesus Christ and enjoy attending our church and reading my bible.
Kathleen Regan
I’m Kathleen (or Katie). I grew up in a small town in Kansas and have always loved reading and writing. Before deciding to stay at home when my daughter was born, I was a youth services librarian. My dream is to be a work-at-home-writer-mom to my two kids, Alice (4) and Henry (2). I blog at http://www.hagusandlightbulbs.blogspot.com/ (Hagus is my best friend’s nickname for me…don’t ask).
Kathleen Sullivan
I am a freelance writer and full-time mom. My work has appeared on: The Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Brain, Child Magazine, Mamalode
xoJane, Parentco., Mommyish and Your Tango.
I can also be found blogging at: http://www.threekidsonehusbandandabottleofwine.com/
Kathleen Wright
My name is Kathleen Wright and I am 31 years old. I live in Hunterdon County N.J., with my husband, one year old daughter and two dogs. I am a licensed social worker, and full time working mom. I love being with my family and find so much joy in motherhood. In addition to being with my family I also horseback ride, love going to the beach, being outside and writing. However just like many new moms I am trying to figure it all out!
Kathryn Grassmeyer
Kathryn is a southern transplant, working and living in Northern Virginia with her husband Tyler and daughter Charlotte. She is soaking up life as a family of three before baby #2 arrives this summer. When she’s not blowing noses or failing at potty training, she works as a pediatric physical therapist.
Blog: http://www.barefootdaydreams.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefootDaydreamsBlog
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kategrassmeyer
Kathryn Ryder
Hello! I’m Katie, I was born and raised in the Midwest and I’m still trying to learn to love the winters. I’m a tried and true boy mom, with four little men, ages 5, 3, 3, and 1. Since 2010, I have had 4 months when I was not pregnant, or nursing, or both. I’m having to actively search out myself again, and learn how to nurture my soul. I am a wannabe runner. I am an accidental writer, an experimental cook, and I’m learning to be a truth teller. I survive on a whole lot of coffee, friendship, little boy bear hugs and sloppy kisses, and about three hours of sleep a night.
Kathy Garrison
Kathy is a wife to Nathan, and a momma to eight children both by birth and adoption. She’s passionate about living a life full of purpose and cares about the things close to God’s heart. She’s an advocate for orphaned & vulnerable children, adoption, a justice-seeker, and Christ follower who longs to make a difference. Kathy values her friends, but also her time alone. She loves deep conversation, meaningful connection, honesty in relationship, Mexican food, and a great cup of coffee. When she’s not chasing children, she does some public speaking and writes about faith, family, adoption, and everyday life at http://www.kathygarrison.com/
Kathy Glow
Kathy Glow is a wife and mom to four lively boys and one beautiful angel in Heaven, lost to cancer. Most days you can find her under a pile of laundry ordering take-out. When she is not driving all over town in her mini-van or wiping “boy stuff” off the walls, she is writing about what life is REALLY like after all your dreams come true. Her writing has been featured on sites such as Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Good Housekeeping, and Mamalode; but Her View From Home is her favorite place to be. Her blog is at www.lifewiththefrog.com. You can follow her on Facebook at Kissing the Frog.
Kathy Jacobitz
Wife of 14 years to my college love. Mother of 4 kids ages 10, 9, 7, 5 and of {surprise!} twins due July 2015. A Lincoln native, now an unconventional prairie wife living deep in the heart of southeast Nebraska for over a decade. Always a city girl at heart. A former high school teacher, now a current homeschooling mom. Always in process. Thankful for Divine restoration and Grace. Runs solely on coffee. I blog over at The J Crew .{http://thejcrew-kj.blogspot.com/}
Kathy Rau
Kathy is raising four beautiful children with her husband, Mark. She loves living in the historic area of Fredericksburg, VA. For over 20 years, Kathy has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician and currently works part time in emergency and radioiodine medicine. Kathy runs a small business called Your Girl Friday, FXBG. Kathy has been blogging for less then a year but loves to share her stories. She has been published on Her View From Home, The Mighty, America Adopts and has had a variety of other guest posts. Her niche is Motherhood, Friendship and Adoption.
You can find Kathy at: www.yourgirlblogs.com IG: krau67 Twitter: @kathyrau Facebook: Your Girl Blogs.
Katie Brady
Hi! I’m Katie Brady! I live in Omaha, Nebraska with my husband and four kids. I have a six-year-old, four-year-old, three-year-old, and a one-year-old. Three girls and a little boy! So, I’m kept busy at home with them. I’ve always had such a passion for writing, but since my youngest was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis it has become a form of therapy. I’m so excited to share our life with everyone!
Katie Hiener
Kathleen Gemmell has a passion for the written word and spends her time penning in a myriad of genres. An animal rights proponent, life coach and psychology buff, Kathy dreams of winning the lottery and running sanctuaries for abused/retired circus animals. Pen and paper at the ready, Kathy will create prose on that experience. (“I can dream!”) In the meantime, Ms.Gemmell is a Connecticut resident who loves being a mom and a dear friend to many. Currently writing for 3 online sites, Kathy has an awesome sense of humor and the ability to tell it like it is.
Katie Hodge
Katie Hodge is the slightly overwhelmed and completely smitten momma of toddler twins, after a 5-year struggle with infertility, countless heartbroken prayers, and 2 rounds of IVF. She is married to a wonderful, handsome fella who keeps her grounded and laughing. She holds an M.Ed and state licensure in school counseling (any other INFJs in the house!?), but her background also includes education in sociology, criminology, and law enforcement, giving her a unique view on society and motivations. Her blog – http://www.alwayskatie.com/ – is a lifestyle blog including DIY, recipes, and reflections on infertility, pregnancy, parenthood, faith, mental health, and community. She believes that Diet Coke is better than coffee, that everybody should work as a server (or in retail) at least once in their life, and that Han shot first.
Katie Logue
Katie is a Boston to Connecticut transplant trying to captain her and her family in new waters. She is supported by her loving husband Mike, and rambunctious son Jack, with extra amusement provided by their dog Bailey. Katie was educated in the literary arts at Bridgewater State College and has been published on ScaryMommy.com. Follow Katie on wordpress at https://perfectlyimperfect32com.blog/and twitter at https://twitter.com/kaffe329
Katie Westenberg
Katie Westenberg is a wife and mother to four, who is passionate about fighting fear and living brave. She writes to inspire women to live their bravest lives at I Choose Brave Married for 15 years, she lives in the Pacific Northwest, enjoying life outside the city limits and finding a little time to write and speak as well.
Katie Wiegel
A momma of 2 young boys whose days are filled with wrestling, running, and noise. A Nebraska native with a love of coffee, the Lord, a good romance novel, movies, and dessert. Just trying to figure out motherhood and life while battling and conquering depression with anxiety and navigating separation, divorce, and co-parenting. Read more about my journey in life at www.lovelyinthedark.com
Katrina Davis
Katrina (Tree) Davis is a military wife and mother of 4 who loves traveling and spending time with her family. Her home is filled with chaos and often times extra kids, which she loves, despite the strain it may place on her sanity. You can read about her comedic misadventures and triumphs on her blog www.treestruths.com or on Facebook at Tree’s Truths.
Katrina Villegas
Katrina Villegas is a former process engineer and chemistry teacher turned stay at home mom. She is organizing her beautiful chaos one Babywise step at a time, and sharing her successes and trials along the way. When her daughter was just a few months old she started a blog: http://www.mamasorganizedchaos.com/. She’s been recording her thoughts and stories, along with what she’s learned, “how to” guides and more. You’ll find everything from information on breastfeeding and cloth diapering, to using Babywise schedules, sleep training options, and discipline tips.
Katy Keller-Lautzenhiser
Growing up on a cattle ranch in north central Nebraska, Katy Keller-Lautzenhiser imagined a life in the big city as a journalist. After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Kearney with a broadcast journalism degree in 1999, Katy pursued her dream as a radio news reporter, a newspaper reporter, and as a TV news producer. While her fast-paced careers lead her across Nebraska, Tennessee and Missouri, she discovered her greatest profession was being a mother to her and her husband’s, Ryan, two beautiful daughters: Skylar (8), and Aurora (5).
Katy maintains her love of writing on a free-lance basis, and pours herself into leading and volunteering for child-related organizations in the suburbs of Kansas City. She’s currently a preschool teacher assistant, while actively seeking her child growth and development certification.
Kayla Friehe
Kayla Friehe is a wife and mother of two young boys. She loves wine, chocolate, and binge watching Netflix– sometimes all at once. In her spare time she enjoys blogging about motherhood and day dreaming of sleep.
Kearney Area Children's Museum
Kearney Area Children’s Museum (KACM) was incorporated and established as a volunteer organization in 1989, and operates as a nonprofit in Kearney, Nebraska. Our services are marketed towards families, grandparents, schools, daycares, scouting, groups, and visitors in the greater Central Nebraska Area. We relocated to our current location, the Alia Arram Memorial Building, in 2010. The relocation was possible thanks to a generous donation of land and financial assistance. Over 50,000 visitors have attended KACM in 2014 of which over half were museum members.
KACM is a magical place where children explore the world around them through interactive exhibits and educational programming. Our exhibits are designed to captivate and enhance young imaginations, and provide families the opportunity to participate in hands on learning while growing together. At KACM we enjoy helping provide a place where family and community come together to make the world a better place for future generations.
Kelli Thomas
Kelli is a self-confessed chocoholic, mom, wife, friend, daughter and social media addict. She has worked both full-time inside and outside of the house and has had moments of epic success and tragic failure with both of them.
Most days Kelli can be found tearing out her hair (from her chin), and screaming for help from underneath a pile of laundry. Her house can best be described as a zoo and she shares the same cage with her awesome hubby of 20 years, 3, no 2 amazing girls (one has been successfully launched off to planet college) 2 lizards, 1 bearded dragon, 1 snake and a Labradoodle who has fomo.
Kelli is on a mission to help other parents know they are not alone on this crazy train and to connect with those people who want to laugh, cry, feel inspired and just be somewhere, different.
Kelly Bay
Kelly Bay is a business owning, beer drinking, girls’ weekend loving mom of three who often falls asleep on dates night with her husband. She resides in rural Iowa and enjoys writing, day drinking and not cleaning her house. Kelly’s work has been featured on Scary Mommy, Sammiches and Psych Meds and Parent.co. Read more of her thoughts on parenting, mindfulness, friendship, marriage and finding joy in the chaos at http://beerandjunk.com/
Kelly Maeser
Kelly is a Nebraska girl who is still trying to figure out what she is going to be when she grows up as she makes up stories and writes poetry.
In addition to writing for Her View From Home. She had a poem published in Migraine Expressions: A Creative Journey through Life with Migraines, and is currently working on a collection of poetry and a YA novel.
Kelly is taking a break from blogging, but you can follow her and her creative musing on Instagram (kellymaeserwriter), Twitter (@KellyMaeser) and Facebook (Kelly Maeser- Writer).
http://kellymaeser.blogspot.com/
Kelly Ruppert Bryan
Kelly Bryan is an Emmy-award winning wife and mother of two, living in southern California. She is the Vice President of Technology for Knowledge Relay and teaches Geology part-time at both Cal State University at Fullerton and Coastline Community College. She also dances competitively with her husband in a country-ballroom dance circuit. She is passionate about sharing her life experiences surrounding her troubled first marriage, her journey to find her amazing second husband, her battle with recurrent miscarriages and her attempts at balancing family, work and fun!
Kelsey Bair
Kelsey Bair is a registered dietitian, daughter of God, wife of an amazing husband, and owner of one crazy Golden Retriever. She has a passion for connecting people with the truths behind nutritious eating and helping healthy food taste good.
Kelsey is currently one of the registered dietitians at Kearney Hy-Vee where she loves being able to share her passion of nutrition with the people of Kearney and surrounding communities. When she is not sharing nutrition information at Hy-Vee, Kelsey loves to bake/cook, read, spread time with family and friends, along with volunteer with her church. She hopes that her posts can give you some great ideas for new and exciting cooking experiences!
Kelsey Pope
I’m an ag gal born & raised in agriculture in Colorado, ag-educated at Kansas State, worked for agriculture in Nebraska, and am now back on the family cattle ranch. I’m also a mama to a ball-of-fire little boy who allows me to work from home and play with everyday.
I’m an advocate for livestock and food production, married to a wonderful beef guy, enjoy runs with my cow dog, Hank, and love crafts, quilting, writing, decaf coffee, traveling and time with my family. I blog about agriculture and life on the ranch at agonthe4front.com and blog about life, being a mama and one of my favorite stress relievers – quilting & sewing! at littlebirdie2.blogspot.com.
Kenzie Swanson
Kenzie Swanson is the blogger behind Hello Neverland http://www.helloneverland.com/ She’s also a wife, mom, Etsy shop owner, and avid journal writer. She likes her books printed on paper and her coffee hot. She’s shy and messy and can’t cook to save her life. Originally from Iowa, Kenzie has settled into life in Nebraska pretty well—she’s even embraced the crazy that is football Saturday in Lincoln (well, mostly). She spends her time working her day job, chasing her wee kiddo, and starting (and sometimes even finishing) crafty projects of all kinds.
Kiley Shuler
If you’re trying to discover who I am, it’s easiest to start with what inspires me. I have an odd personality that is equally inspired by inappropriate humor and Saturday Night Live to the deepest chasms of the Catholic church and a divine love for religion that transcends far beyond human comprehension; a love fueled by the Holy Spirit.
Kim Derrick
Kimberlie Derrick, the creator ofhttp://justahotmess.com/ is freelance writer living on the east coast. She is happily married with two young sons and praying for more! She received degrees in Psychology, Anthropology, and African American Studies from the University of Houston and spent time studying abroad in West Africa. She is currently working on her first series of children’s books about a quirky kid named Quincy.
Kim Reed
My name is Kim, and I am a SAHM to two littles and the wife to one hardworking man. I’ve been through some life-changing events that left me reeling, but somehow I am still here trucking along! I get by with coffee, hugs, exercise, a good book, date nights, girls nights, family gatherings, trips, and the occasional glass of wine. Every night, I thank God for my blessings, I confess my sins, and I ask for another day to try it all again. I want my life to have meaning and to fully appreciate all the blessings that surround me. http://www.alwaysanewdayblog.com/
Kimberly Campbell
Kimberly Campbell is a wife of one, mother to two energetic toddler boys, and a creative. She currently lives in the Atlanta area with her family. A lover of the South and all its charm, she loves to travel, do photography, write, cook, and stay fit so she can go down slides and run with her boys. Being a creative in all things, she loves to display the gospel in her home, friendships, and in her creative outlets. She blogs regularly over at http://kd316.com/
Kimberly Patterson
Kimberly Patterson is a writer, wife and mother of two adorable, over-zealous toddlers. She spends her days in yoga pants, pecking away at the keys on her laptop and pulling her kids off of whatever household furniture they climb upon. She has been published on The Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Her View From Home, The Mighty, and several other publications. Read more of her insights at truthisinthewriting.com.
Kimberly Poovey
Kimberly Poovey is a writer, speaker, wife, and over-caffeinated new(ish) mom. She runs a teen pregnancy prevention program for a nonprofit and is a founder of Pearls, an organization that serves women in the sex industry and fights human trafficking. You can find her over on The Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, The Mighty, https://kimberlypoovey.wordpress.com/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kimberlysandelpoovey
Kimberly Yavorski
Kimberly Yavorski is a mom of four who writes frequently about life and family, while working on a novel. When not writing, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and dog. Links to her blogs and her column on Sammiches and Psych Meds as well as to her work on other websites can be found at http://kimberlyyavorski.com/ She is also on Facebook and Twitter.
Kitty
Oh dear, where to begin. Hi, I’m Kitty- a 25 year old, third year law student from the Midwest. If I spent half as much time on studying, as I do on my crafts…well I certainly wouldn’t be having any fun!
I ended up at law school….because I just didn’t know what to do! So here I am. Who knows where I’ll be when I graduate! Check out my etsy site & blog at http://threeyearsofdeath.blogspot.com
Krista O'Reilly Davi-Digui
Krista is a Holistic Nutrition & Joyful Living Educator living an imperfect but beautiful life and raising her creative family in Central Alberta, Canada. Her mission is to help women live UNSHACKLED lives of purpose, health & JOY. She believes in progress over perfection, in living eyes and heart wide open and that the best gift we can give the world is to finally decide to love ourselves, every broken and beautiful bit. She likes to tell honest and encouraging stories over at http://www.alifeinprogress.ca/?p=1065
Kristen Barr
I am a 30 year mom and former college athlete trying to re-claim her body after years of neglect. Through portion control and home fitness, I have been able to slim down and tone up as I work towards my goals.
Balancing motherhood, a career and my health & fitness hasn’t always been easy but with accountability and support of challenge groups and the proper nutrition, I’m on the right path. Here are a few places you can find me: http://kristenwfitness.com/
Kristen Graczyk
Kristen Graczyk is the wife of Josh Graczyk, the owner of Graczyk Lawn & Landscape, Grindstone Hardscapes, and Curbit. She is not only the wife, but also a large asset to the company and an even bigger supporter behind the scene of the companies.
Her and her husband Josh work together to strive for excellence and desire to be the best in the industry. They are constantly evolving as a company to fit our customer’s needs and the demands in the industry. Graczyk Lawn & Landscape, Grindstone Hardscapes, and Curbit welcome’s you to come and discover what many families, businesses, and associations have already discovered. They deliver excellent service with quality products at competitive prices.
Kristen Hewitt
Kristen Hewitt is a 2-time Emmy Award winning Television Reporter for Fox Sports Sun and the Miami HEAT. She’s also the founder of the popular lifestyle & parenting website mommy in SPORTS which was named the Best Blog by the Miami New Times in 2016. You may have seen her written work around at the Huffington Post, She Knows, Bustle, and the parenting websites Bundoo, Scary Mommy, and TODAY Parents, to name a few. Her favorite job though is raising her 2 miracle girls with grace, gratitude, and a lot of laughs! Say hello to her on Facebook, Twitter, or Insta!
Kristen Rassiger Goodman
Kristen Rassiger Goodman is a full-time mother of three young children. She is a former news junkie and broadcast journalist turned public relations executive. Currently, she is attempting to get a writing career off the ground, focused primarily on pieces about motherhood and parenting. With 10 years of experience, she feels increasingly opinionated about parenthood though anything but an expert on the subject.
Kristen Wheeler
Hey! I’m Kristen! I’m a wife, a mom of 2, and most days I’m a perfect storm of coffee and dry shampoo. I love perfection: All things bright and shiny and sweet and glorious; but life isn’t perfect and neither are we, so we might as well grab a glass of wine and laugh about it.
I believe in real life and that no two lives should look the same. I want to LAUGH in the face of that taunting voice that says, “not enough,” and tell it to shut up!
I hope to make you laugh, make you cry (like, the good way), and help you realize that you are enough, you have enough, and you can impact the world around you. I’d love to be friends! Visit my website or follow me on social media!
Kristi Bose
Kristi Bose teaches English and drama at Southern Valley High School in South Central Nebraska. She and her husband Michael have four boys ages four to fifteen. They live in the country where they raise show pigs, a small cattle herd, and a few goats. She enjoys fishing in the river behind their house, reading, traveling and spending time with her family.
Kristie McCollum
Kristie is a mom of 2 beautiful kiddos, a full time student, blogger, health coach, and lover of life! She loves all things pink and sparkly, decorating her planners, and spending hours on Pinterest. She enjoys writing, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her family. She currently resides outside of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Kristin Ageton
Kristin is a Type-A Recovering Martha: trying to be a Mary in a Martha world by choosing life over the to-do list. She is a wife and mom of a toddler boy. She works full time in the field of education in Nebraska. She loves wine, and please note: she’s not cocky; just confident. Find her online at https://recoveringmartha.com/