Melanie
Melanie Hunt grew up in Chicago and moved to Oshkosh to attend college. She liked the area so much (with less traffic and craziness) that she stayed. Mel is a 48 year old mom of a seven year old girl who, along with her husband, owns her heart. She works from home in the compliance department for a large financial institution. She gives her job 110%, but if you ask her what her five or ten year goals are, she will be honest and say "to do my best at raising a kind hearted, caring, person." She lives in the Oshkosh area with her husband, daughter, and crazy black lab. Her husband travels for business so she understands the pressures of solo-parenting, she's getting the hang of the older-parent thing, and getting sleep is one of the things she misses most from her previous life. In her free time Mel enjoys baking, reading, crafting, and spending time with her family. One of Mel's passions is maternal mental health, and as such, she is open and honest with her own struggles.
Just One Word
It’s already the middle of January. That reminds me that studies show that a lot of those folks who set new year’s resolutions have already given up or fallen off the wagon.
Holding Down the Fort
Seven years in, I think I’ve finally figured out a good routine for the times he is gone. It starts with one word…planning. If I plan the meals for the week, I don’t struggle with that part of our day.