This new mom is learning the ropes of blending motherhood and business, all with baby on her hip. Family comes first. All families are unique. Tell us about yours. My husband and I met in high school in Santa Maria, California, where we both grew up. Shortly after we started dating, he told me he enlisted in the Marine Corps in the infantry. I was shocked and didn’t think we’d last long distance, but somehow our love and friendship was stronger and we made it through. He ende

For this single mom and business owner, life is to be lived with creativity, adventure and a commitment to community. Family comes first. All families are unique. Tell us about yours. I have one amazing son who is 12 years old. He is a maker and innovator in all things and knows how to fix my electronics better than I do. He will also research anything until he gets all the information he needs or wants. We have two crazy cats who are both very needy and very different. Churr

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