Hi, there! I’m Alli – the supreme ruler of Taking Care of Monkey Business. So glad you stopped by! Let’s start things off with a little introduction…
I grew up in the lovely state of Vermont. Out of the 6 kids in my family, I was the only one born in Vermont, and I am the only one who hates real maple syrup. {If you are a Vermonter, you know how serious of a crime this is}. During high school, we moved to Utah for 6 months, then out to Tennessee. I lived there for 2 years before making the long trek out west for college.
The summer after my freshman year, I got a job as a server at a local pizza place with the best root beer you will ever taste in your life. One day, the cute busboy I had been eyeing was finally assigned to my tables. He taught me some Hungarian, I tipped him way more than I was supposed to, and we were married 6 months later 🙂 Jonny is my greatest supporter, and I could not have created this blog without him and his faith in me!
Fun facts: I am a total homebody and would be perfectly content never leaving the house. I am absolutely terrified of deer, and am pretty sure their beady little eyes can see into my soul. I also think oreos dipped in nutella is one of the most heavenly things found on this earth. Try it… you will never be the same.
Jonny and I are the happy parents of 2 (soon to be 3!) little monkeys – Sophie and Owen. Sophie is 4 going on 16, and has a very defined personality. She is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing all day long. She knows the words to most songs on the radio, and will sing them at the top of her lungs – anytime, anywhere. I am so lucky to have this girl in my life!
Owen is so happy, and loves to dance and smile. He is a wild little one year old! This boy is constantly moving, and gets into everything. He wakes up at 5am almost every morning, but makes up for it by being the cutest little boy I’ve ever seen.
For the past few years, I tried to think of a hobby I could take up to keep myself busy while the kiddos were sleeping. Jonny has always wanted me to start a blog, and with some encouragement from family members, I decided to finally take the plunge. I love sharing fun ideas and mommy tips with people, so why not share with the internet? And so… Taking Care of Monkey Business was born.
Here you’ll find anything and everything dealing with being a parent and homemaker! Family activities, fun products, crafts… You name it! Head on over to my ARCHIVES to browse through past posts!
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