Hi, my name is Emily. I started blogging after the birth of my first son in 2007 as a hobby. Little did I know that I would truly grow into the name ‘Busy Mommy’ and blogging would become more than a hobby. In 2013, our family grew to five through adoption. In 2015, we became a family of seven! We have five kids ages 12, 12, 11, 11, and 10 (Four boys and one girl!) We are a transracial family. We live in Des Moines, Iowa.
I love to travel. I’ve been to Brazil, Croatia, Ghana, Jamaica, Zambia, Mexico and I would love to continue traveling. I think family vacations are important for building relationships and creating lifelong memories. I love food. I am a foodie and a home cook. I love coming up with mostly family-friendly recipes, but I like to experiment with cocktails, decadent treats, and party food. Social Good is my passion. I’m a big believer that even us busy moms can contribute to the good of the world. I regularly write about social issues, non-profit campaigns, products with a purpose, and I want to encourage moms to live intentional lives even in the midst of their busy days.
I have had the privilege of appearing in print ads in major magazines, I am regularly featured in major websites such as Glamour, Prevention, Gourmet.com, Ladies Home Journal, and Woman’s Day. I have developed recipes for popular brands such as KC Masterpiece, Old El Paso, and 7UP. I have developed over 60 recipes over three years for Litehouse Foods.
I am grateful to be able to work at home (which helps when you are raising five kids)! I appreciate your support as readers and advertisers. {Contact me}
