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The Tattoo Artist's Wife: My Life, My Blog

The Ink Behind Our Story: What Being Married to a Tattoo Artist Has Taught Me About Love, Change, and Trust

When people hear that I'm married to a tattoo artist, they usually picture the tattoos, the artwork, and the creativity. What they don't see are the late nights. The last-minute schedule changes. The canceled dinner plans. The conversations about finances, business decisions, and wondering if we're making the right choices for our family. Being married to a tattoo artist has been one of the greatest blessings of my life, but like any marriage—especially one built alongside a

Aug 44 min read

Why Every Busy Working Mom Should Self- Care by Keeping That Hair Appointment (Without Feeling Guilty)

Have you ever looked at your calendar, seen your hair appointment, and immediately thought, I should probably cancel it. The kids need new shoes. The laundry is piling up. Dinner still needs to be planned. Work has been overwhelming. Someone has baseball practice, another has homework, and the baby needs your attention. As moms, especially full-time working moms, we become experts at putting ourselves last. I know because I've been there. I'm a full-time school secretary, a w

Jul 283 min read

How to Start a Healthy Lifestyle as a Busy Working Mom (Even If You Have No Time)

Simple, realistic habits from a full-time school secretary, tattoo artist's wife, and mom of three. Have you ever found yourself saying... "I'll start eating healthier when life slows down." "I'll work out after the kids get older." "Maybe next month I'll finally have time for myself." Friend, I often tell myself those same things. As a full-time school secretary, wife of a tattoo artist, and mama to two busy boys and a baby girl, I know what it's like to feel like every minu

Jul 193 min read

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GRACE FOR A HEAVY WEEK
Some weeks feel like survival mode. I show up anyway - to meetings, to bedtime stories, to the unnoticed little things. Grace isn’t perfection; it’s continuing with kindness toward myself when the to‑do list wins. Take a breath. Put one small, honest thing on the list that’s just for you. You deserve that pause. Who else is carrying a quiet, heavy week? Let’s remind each other we’re doing enough. 💛✨ #WorkingMoms #GraceNotPerfection #RealLifeMoments

Somewhere along the way, many of us started believing that taking care of ourselves was selfish.

We cancel the hair appointment.
We push our needs to the bottom of the list.
We tell ourselves we’ll rest “when life slows down.”

But friend... when does life ever really slow down?

As a full-time working mom, wife to a tattoo artist, and mama to three, I know how easy it is to pour every ounce of yourself into everyone else. But I’ve also learned that I show up as a better wife, a better mom, and a better follower of Christ when I take time to recharge.

That hair appointment isn’t just about fresh color or a trim.

It’s two hours to breathe.
To think.
To pray.
To laugh.
To remember that you’re a woman worthy of care, too.

You don’t have to earn rest.
You don’t have to feel guilty for taking care of yourself.

So here’s your permission today:

🤍 Keep the appointment.
🤍 Drink the coffee.
🤍 Let the laundry wait.
🤍 Come home refreshed.

Your family doesn’t need an exhausted version of you.
They need the healthiest, most joy-filled version of you.

💬 Tell me in the comments... When was the last time you did something just for YOU?

Somewhere between packing lunches, answering phones at school, chasing two little boys, rocking my baby girl to sleep, and supporting my husband's dream as a tattoo artist...

...I realized I had forgotten to take care of me.

For so long, I believed that putting myself last was just part of being a good mom.

But here's what I'm learning:

💛 Taking care of yourself isn't selfish.
💛 You don't need a perfect routine to start living healthier.
💛 Small, consistent choices matter more than perfection.

I'm not on a journey to become "perfect."

I'm choosing to become stronger—for my family, for my faith, and for the life God has called me to live.

If you've been waiting for the "right time" to start taking care of yourself, let this be your reminder...

The best time to begin is today, with one small step.

✨ My newest blog shares 5 simple, realistic ways busy working moms can start living a healthier lifestyle—without adding more stress to an already full plate.

I'd love for you to read it! The link is in my bio.

💬 Tell me in the comments: What's ONE healthy habit you're working on this week? Let's encourage each other!

Managing the school bell by day, and supporting the spouse who manages the tattoo machine by night. 🔔🎨

Life as a full-time school secretary and a mom of three is beautiful, chaotic, and loud. But when you couple that with being married to a talented tattoo artist? Well, our household is basically powered by strong coffee, absolute logistics, and a lot of creativity. ☕✨

During the day, I’m the gatekeeper of the school—managing schedules, bandaging scraped knees, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly. Meanwhile, he’s turning skin into canvas and bringing people’s stories to life. We might operate in two completely different worlds during the day, but at night, we come together to manage the absolute best, craziest team we’ve ever built—our family.

From school bells to tattoo machines, no two days look the same around here. It takes a massive shared calendar, a lot of grace, and a healthy dose of humor. I wouldn’t trade this beautifully unconventional, fast-paced life for anything.

Shoutout to all the school staff moms wearing a million different hats, and to the partners who are just as busy and keep life colorful! 🖤

Grace in the Grind. ✨☕️

If you’re looking for a perfectly curated life with white couches and silent mornings... you might be in the wrong place! But if your life is a beautiful mix of full-time career hustle and the glorious noise of a full house, come on in. You’ve found a friend. 👋🏼

Between my 7-to-4 as a school secretary (balancing ringing phones, band-aids, and a fast-paced mission field) and my 4-to-9 "second shift" at home, I used to think there just weren't enough hours in the day.

But I’ve decided to stop chasing the clock and start chasing the joy.

As a daughter of the King, the wife of a wildly talented tattoo artist 🎨, and a mama to two energetic boys and one spirited baby girl 🤍, my life is colorful, unpredictable, and loud. And honestly? I wouldn't trade the beautiful mess for the world.

I’m sharing all the messy milestones, snippets of prayer behind the desk, and daily encouragements over on the blog today. Because God meets us exactly where we are—even when we're behind a desk with a line of people out the door.

✨ Drop a comment below: How are you finding a little bit of grace in your grind today?

👇🏼 Read the full post "Grace in the Grind" at the link in my bio!

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