There are moments in life that feel almost surreal, and seeing my very first children's book come off the printing press is definitely one of them. Over the past several weeks, I've received photo after photo from my printer, each one bringing this dream one step closer to reality. Watching stacks of printed pages, freshly bound books, and completed covers has been such an exciting experience. It's hard to believe that something that started as an idea is now becoming a real

One of the things I've learned while bringing On the Way Back: A Discovery of Nature to life is that creating a children's book involves so much more than writing a story and bringing illustrations to life. Once the artwork is complete, an entirely new adventure begins—printing, binding, production, and making sure the final book is something readers will treasure for years to come. Over the past few weeks, I've been working closely with my printer as we moved from sample cop

With only three days left in my Kickstarter campaign for On the Way Back: A Discovery of Nature, I wanted to share a little update on where things currently stand behind the scenes — because while you’ve been seeing snippets online, there has been so much happening in the background. This entire process has been such a learning experience. Since launching the Kickstarter, my book files have officially been sent to the printer, and there has been a constant stream of emails go

Five years ago, Sprout & Blossom was just a small seed planted with a big dream. It started at one special place—Christ the King Preschool—where I began offering enrichment classes centered around nature, curiosity, and hands-on learning. Back then, it was simple. A few children, a love for the outdoors, and a hope that maybe… just maybe… this little idea could grow into something more. And now, here we are—five years later—and I can honestly say, it has grown into something

Sometimes the smallest moments lead to the biggest breakthroughs. Not too long ago, I was scrolling through a Facebook group I’m a part of for children’s book authors when I came across another author sharing her finished book. I couldn’t stop looking at the illustrations. The style, the warmth, the way the artwork brought her story to life — it instantly stuck with me. I remember thinking, That’s it. That’s the feeling I want for my book. So, I did a little digging and I dis

Lately, life has felt very full — in the best kind of way. Between running Sprout & Blossom, cheering on two teenage kids through high school basketball season, and spending lots of time in the car driving to practices and games, my days have been busy. But woven into all of that has been some really meaningful progress on my children’s picture book — and I wanted to take a moment to share a little update. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working closely with my editor, car

Here at Sprout and Blossom, we’ve always believed that nature is for everyone—whether you’ve got a backyard garden, a patio planter, or a...

If you know me through Sprout and Blossom , you already know how much I believe in the power of nature, play, and childhood wonder. Now,...

Three years ago I decided to start my own business . I love creating classes, events and outdoor activities for kids and I had been doing...

I’m so excited to be attending the Nature Everywhere Conference put on by the Children & Nature Network. This organization is co-founded...

Hi friends! I have contemplated whether or not I should create a blog on the website and I didn't really feel the need to since I am very...