Tori
Mom, Wife, Special Education Teacher
Hi! I’m Tori, and I have been married for almost 19 years to my wonderful husband. We have two adorable children and four pets. Life has handed us some doozies over the years – infertility, adoption, mental illness, special education needs, and a slowly growing zoo of dogs and cats. Through it all, my faith has been tested again and again. I’ve slipped and slid, but I have always come back to my Father’s promises. This site is my creative outlet where I can pour out my heart, and while doing that, I hope to also provide you some smiles and advice along your journey.
As an aspiring entrepreneur, I have decided to launch out into the blogosphere to promote my ideas on faith, health, family, and education. Here, you will learn about my faith in Jesus, my family’s healthy lifestyle choices that include essential oils, the ketogenic diet, and self-care, and how my family and I deal with the craziness of life. You will also (eventually!) find my digital store housed here, where you can shop for all of my educational and artistic offerings!
Where did “tulips NOT roses” come from?
“tulipsNOTroses” came from my love of tulips. Anyone who knows me knows that I do not like roses (you can find them anywhere). Tulips are simply beautiful. They have a very short blooming period in the spring, and their petals are vivid and delicate. I aspire to be different – just like the tulip. When everyone else is going for the usual, I’m going for the impressive and UNusual…
