About Me

Hey, I’m Julia!

I’m a tired mom of twins, busy accountant, messy crafter, snarky blogger, voracious reader, old recipe cooker, self-proclaimed nap sneaker, and dark chocolate lover.

I’m impetuous and snarky. I laugh loudly and sometimes snort. I sneak naps when I can. I hide from my kids in the bathroom. I have a hidden candy stash, and I am not sharing. My house is messy. There are weeds in my garden and dust on my shelves. We eat out way more than we should.

MY KIDS


favorite people

BACK TO THE FUTURE


favorite movie

MASHED POTATOES


favorite food

THE FARM


favorite place

OUT OF TIME


favorite book series

SCHITT’S CREEK


favorite tv show

MY MISSION

Mini Van Dreams has been around since 2013, though the name has changed a couple of times. But, the message has stayed the same – the blog is built on free printables, easy recipes, fun crafts, family stories, and more. If I can make you laugh, and make you realize you are not the only one who burns spaghetti or forgets to take your kids to practice, then my blog is a success.

I will never have ads on my site – I am not using this platform to make money or try to sell you something. I do not use affiliate links. I get happiness from the process and seeing the comments and interacting with my readers – that is payment enough for me.

Several years ago, at a blog conference a speaker asked the audience, “if you were only making the difference in one person’s life with your blog, would you still do it?”

My answer was – and still is – a resounding yes.

I hope I am making a difference in your life.

Ready to work with me?