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.
Emerging from the Mombie Apocalypse
Years ago there awoke fog. It hazed into my life bringing a force of toxicity. It caused me to grow weary and weak. The normalcy of this fog appeared to be cherished due to...
Things I Wish You Understood About Young Parents
With a glitzy wedding ring on my finger sporting two children on my hip, I have never really caught too much judgment from strangers. I hear how others do, but personally, my days have...
Living Without Expectations
The life of a stay at home mother is one that I have dreamed about since I was a little girl. Raising the perfect children in the perfect home surrounded by the perfect family....
Words We Need To Hear More
There are many words passed around that people tend to shrug off nowadays. There are even people that have the audacity to tell you that by using certain words will diminish your worth as...
Mistakes of Home-Buying with Kids
Having comfort in your own home is so important! When this is disrupted, it feels like everything is crumbling around you. Your patience is tested, your space is intruded, and you have this "on...
How to Turn $50 Into a Responsible Toddler
I think we all can agree that household chores are the most tedious thing that we have to maintain. The more kids you have, the worse it feels. With each body, you have an...
ABC’s of Kindergarten Readiness [Part Two]
With the new year comes the opportunity to restructure, reorganize, and rebuild. This isn't just for cleaning house and fitness regiments, but yet holds true to early education as well. In September, we discussed...
From Baby to Little Man Overnight
Large blue eyes peer into my heart and break it today. A tiny hand pushes mine away as he tries to grab onto a railing. His little feet, while still a tad unsteady, start...
Swim in Winter, Safe in Summer with Bear Paddle
With the frigid winter winds blowing outside, our family has swimming on our minds. You must think I'm crazy to even bring up the idea of swimming when it is snowy and cold outside,...
What the #Timesup Movement Means to Moms
I'm not one to follow hashtags or modern movements. I agree that there are social injustices in this world, but many of these "campaigns" can be violent and cause a divide between people with...