Danielle Breitenstein
Danielle was raised in the small town of Highland Heights KY. With influences from across the river she grew up with a passion for sports, the arts, Ballet, writing, hiking, and nutrition. She now resides in the city of Alexandria KY and looks towards the queen city for many of her resources in raising two well rounded little ones.
Her marriage of eight years has blessed her with a little girl (7 years old) and a little boy (6 years old). She is currently a stay at home mother and is focused on improving routines for the the family's overall health. She aspires to be the person that other's can rely on and has learned many things about balancing that boundary of self care vs supporting others. Growth isn't just for the children and through her writing she shares her journey.
The Secret to Engaging Your Early Reader {Lexile Levels}
Undoubtedly, storytime since birth has always been a very healthy outlet to the growing mind of our children. Yet something changes between the ages of 5-8 in this journey. As they attempt to grow...
Conquering Your Coffee Shop {Tips from a Barista}
As a barista, I've seen every type of customer come in. The flustered newcomer, the seasoned pro, the habitual order, the sugar queen, and the too-tired-to-talk-just-give-it-to-me-black. If any of these speak to your last...
Planning a Holly Jolly Quarantine {Virtual Secret Santa}
It's the subject we have all been afraid to bring up! How do we celebrate the holiday season this year while being safe from COVID? Well, I just spent two months concocting a plan...
Taking the Scary Out of This COVID Halloween
It's official, friends! The spooky Halloween season is finally upon us. I can almost taste the candy corn and smell the crisp fall air haunting our senses. This is my absolute favorite time of...
Finding Humanity As a Family Who Grieves Together
Death is a subject that scares many of us. There is an uncertainty that shakes us to the core as a loved one passes. The looming feeling of our inevitable demise becomes all too...
Seven Things to Think About When Investing In a Home
There is so much excitement in building and buying homes, that often times, we forget a few things along the way. Whether you're investing in your first house or diving in deep with your...
Should I Have a Kid? {From a Financial Perspective}
I have no clue why, but when I think about things, it's always in a very scientific method way. There are many different variables that go into each life choice, but if you make...
Fun Ideas for Staying In This Mother’s Day
Holiday plans don't always go "as planned" and so we are here to help support you through sickness and health in having a Happy Mother's Day. Whether you're quarantined in or home by choice,...
Making “Mother’s Day In” Matter
My kids are close in age, 14 months apart. Early on, I got sick of spending every Mother's Day jumping from house to house with my kids in tow. It feels as if Mother's...
The 3 Phrases After a Sexual Assault That Need to Stop
Trigger Warning - Content in the post is related to the topic of sexual assault and may be a trigger for some.
Slowly a light has brought forth the injustice that was once hidden; sexual...