Hey there!

As most of you that are coming to my site will be able to understand, given the situation I am in, I will not be using my real name due to safety concerns, I do have a DVPO protecting me right now. I know some people use a pen name and don’t reveal that they are, but I want to be as real about everything as I can on this site. So, for this site I will be going by the name Rowan, it means red-haired, and I have red hair. I have two kids; one is out of the house now. I am a sucker for strays and rescues, but the “No Vacancy” sign is up for now, my home is very full. I love spooky things, making old furniture and items beautiful so they can be loved again, making my own skincare products, exploring old mountain roads, and I am a huge Bigfoot fan. I’ve been through some tough stuff, like many of you, and want to show others they aren’t alone by sharing my story, offering support, sharing information I have learned, giving tips and ideas of how to take care of yourself and fun, cheap/free ideas for family time. I’m not always the best (actually, I’m horrible) at making time for me, so those posts will be good reminders for me, too.