Welcome! My name is Kerry Wise. My husband, Justin, and I have two beautifully healthy children, Finnegan and Evie.
Born and raised in Omaha, heading to Missouri for college, and stumbling into Des Moines, I’m a Midwestern girl at heart. The older I get, the more I value the simple life.
Family
Nothing could have prepared me for marriage and motherhood. It is simeltaneously the most amazing and most difficult job I have ever had. As crazy as somedays can be, the joy of feeling toddler arms around you saying, “I wuv you,” or a sloppy kiss at an unexpected moment is worth every bit of hair-pulling insanity our days can see. I am fortunate to be at home full-time with my kids. Most days you can find us at the park, on playdates, reading books, watching PBS kids shows, playing trains, building blocks and using our imagination. It’s a world of wonder in our house, and I’m amazed everyday how the minds of little ones can put everything in perspective.
Food
Teaching our kids about healthy food choices is key for long-term health. Since my son was diagnosed with food allergies, I’ve paid much more attention to what goes into our bodies. Our family chooses to eat organic dairy and produce, grass-fed meat and free range eggs. I love buying fresh, local food, having a fruit basket filled with yummy, colorful items and meandering around farmer’s markets. I’m still working on taming my sweet tooth.
Fitness
Justin and I want to set a good example for our kids by being physical activity individually and being active as a family. We want our kids to grow up with physical activity ingrained in who they are and what they do. Becoming a mom changed the way I view my body and my health. I have a greater respect and deeper appreciation for what the female body is capable of. I love kickboxing, strength training, dancing, Pilates and plyometrics. I want to challenge my body to be stronger, go farther and do more than I think it capable.
For Fun
People fascinate me. Their lives, their stories, why they are the way they are. I love non-fiction, biographies and documentaries. I also love a good deal, sipping Chai tea lattes in winter and carmel frapuccinos in summer, photography, Banana Republic, Hobo Bags, the beach, and romance comedies. There’s nothing better than being makeup-free, hair in an atrocious 80′s pony with sweats and slippers on, snuggled under a blanket watching my shows like Glee, Biggest Loser, Whitney, New Girl, and the Office. And if you happen to have a spare Cadbury Egg or Milky Way laying around, I’d be happy to take that off your hands.
Philosophy
The world encourages a certain way of life for our kids. Lazy bodies, chemically-laided nutrition, and poor manners. I’m a mom on a mission to teach my kids more. This is my journey in raising happy, healthy, organically-grown kids.
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