Hello friends! I’m Krisa: A Type I Diabetic who loves all things frugal and tidy. I am married to a hilarious handy hubby and mom to an adorable energetic little boy named Hank and a beautiful bulldog named Cecil. I hope you grab your beverage whether it be coffee (if it’s am) or wine (if it’s pm) and hang out for a while. Here you will find anything from DIY projects to random health tips that help with my struggle of being a Type 1 diabetic. The Diabetic Organizer is the place where I truly get to be the organizational freak my family/friends know me to be.
First, here are a few fun facts about myself. I am a 31 year old that grew up on a farm in a real small town in Iowa. There were 30 people in my graduating class. Yes you read that correctly 30 people! So when I say small I sure mean it! I love Iowa and the Midwest and all the things it has to offer. I hate the hot heat and the bitter cold. So spring and fall are my all-time favorite seasons. I love love love coffee, wine, budgeting, being a mom, DIY, organizing, cooking (when time allows), reading (books and magazines, I loooove magazines) and spending time with family. About 2 years ago the hubby and I bought a fixer upper on a nice little acre so we could spread our wings a little. Best decision ever!! Now I get to enjoy this view every morning and every night!
I am married to a super duper fellow DIYer handy husband name Skylar. (I will often refer to him as Sky) He is a total nerd for numbers & statistics (no really, his job is in credit risk). He is always willing to try any of my off-the-wall DIY projects or ideas. But, on the flip side he brings me down to earth when what I am wanting logistically just cannot happen. I am constantly re-organizing drawers, closets, and cupboards because I think I have a better solution and this drives Sky bonkers! As much as we both hate to admit it we met at Apple River (if you are from the Midwest you probably know what Apple River is) although we did not actually have a conversation until several months later at a University of Iowa tailgate. He proposed on the one year “anniversary” of our first conversation. The rest is history. In August 2011 we had the wedding of my dreams on my family farm that has been in our family for over a century. I am so lucky to have found my soul mate and the man of my dreams. He truly has been my rock through the whole journey of being diagnosed with diabetes. He is the BEST father in the entire world and is always willing to help out and step up to do anything with the best attitude. All in all, we are a pretty darn good team and I feel so lucky God chose him to be my teammate through life.
My college degree is in dental assisting and worked in a dental office for 10 years. I currently am a stay at home mom to my spunky little man that constantly keeps me on my toes. I decided to start this blog for a creative space to share.
In August of 2017 my world changed forever when I became a mother to the best little boy Hank. It truly has been life changing to become a parent. I always say being a mom is the most fun and also most challenging job there is. In October of 2019 our world changed again forever, when I gave birth to our angel baby Evelyn. She truly was the most perfect little baby, who had already found her way to heaven. Both our children have taught us so much about what it means to truly live and be present.
I truly am passionate about organizing, DIY, and helping fellow moms streamline and simplify their lives. I hope you are able to gain a little bit of inspiration here.