About Me

Welcome to Braving Beautiful

Hi! I'm Amanda! I am so grateful you are here. I am a wife to an amazing man, mother to two incredible people, trained nurse by profession, and braver of all things bright and beautiful.

Braving Beautiful is your place to find inspiration and resources on homemaking, homeschooling, and caring for the caregiver, with a little nurse and rare-disease life along the way.

My blog reaches readers just like you. Through my lived experience, my goal is to empower you with practical, encouraging resources to use in your home.

In 2020, my two children were diagnosed with an incredibly rare and awful brain disease. For those affected, the realities of this condition are far from beautiful. My husband and I decided to brave something beautiful anyway. It was in that spirit that my work here at Braving Beautiful began. Empowering myself with this mindset has made all the difference. 

I bring 5+ years of experience to this site to guide you in the same things. 

Perhaps you come here tired as a mother, parent, and/or caregiver. You may be facing something unthinkably awful, ugly, and challenging. Braving beautiful in the everyday has become my personal battle cry. I welcome you to join in this mission alongside this online community. 

Let's brave something beautiful together!

With gratitude and ever in HOPE, 

Amanda