A peek inside my real-life nest

I’m Jill, wife to Dan, mom to these 5 awesome kids.

We’ve been making our home accessible since we moved in over 10 years ago. It’s been a journey of transformation- in both physical spaces, and in our own growth.

I created this space because I know the demands it takes to raise a family, manage a home, balance the demands of a disability (in a world that doesn’t necessarily have answers or accommodations), all while try to manage your own soul callings.

My hope is that this space is safe for you to and find ways to build your best nest; for your family, and for you.

RAQ:

(Random Assortment of Questions about me)

Because isn’t it easier to connect when we know each other just a little bit better!

  • Cleaning the showers. Hands down. If you like this chore, please tell share tips!

  • For myself, dark chocolate and loreal mascara.

    For our home, scented candles. They are part of how I create my cozy.

  • Shh. Don’t tell (both).

    AM coffee- cream & stevia and afternoon tea.

  • overusing exclamation points! And flurry texting; sending text after text… because I sent the original text out before I had all my thoughts down….

  • House plans! I have loved looking at them since I was a kid! I know I drive my husband nuts because I am constantly thinking about how we can move the walls in our house.

  • 90's country is best for cooking. 2000’s and todays pop, ( I am a Swiftie) really helps me get housework and cleaning done, and a lately, any Vince Guaraldi (yep the musician behind Charlie Brown) is my go-to for writing and planning tasks.

  • Slow Roasted chuck roast with carrots and mashed potatoes, exactly how my mom, grandma and great grandma made it…because it smells like childhood. Dessert, yes please; all of them.

  • Rum and Coke- A little spicy, mostly sweet.

  • Second generation Alum from The Ohio State University ~ (Basically, born a Buckeye)

    B.S. Human Development & Family Science & Masters of Education (I was a Kindergarten teacher before staying home with our kids)

  • Blessed Mother Mary, Audrey Hepburn, Oprah, Judy Heumann to name a few… But honestly, sitting on a park bench with all the amazing women in my real life is one of the greatest gifts of my life.

  • God. Jesus. Love. His Light, and His light in all of us.