I am so random that even this bio on myself was difficult to summarize. First of all, I'm a journalist--just ask my alma mater Ohio University! Secondly, my go-to descriptor is eclectic. "I like this...oh and that, wait no this is also awesome!" That's me, anywhere: the mall, Target, Walmart...the grocery store. Though my interests are constantly evolving, there are four core passions in my life:
1. My Siberian Husky Felipe a.k.a Mr. Boogs (go ahead, complain that the name isn't wolf-like and it's "not right." okay, are we good now?)
2. Syracuse Basketball (I was a basketball player through high school and on rec. leagues in college and still refuse to hang up my laces)
3. Bob Dylan (I have seen him in concert 5 times and counting, even though I'm afraid he can no longer sing)
4. Creating Art ( from decor to collage art pieces, I love having a good project every week or so)
These of course are all countered with an inexcusable addiction to Bravo reality shows and workout DVDs. Naturally to balance this out as a good writer and journalist, I will confess I have an obsession with the smell of a new book--I'd take a musty old library over a computer lab any day! Beyond hobbies and personality traits, I just hope my writing helps someone, somewhere in some way.
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Hi, I'm Brooke Griffin, creator of Skinny Mom! I am a proud mom of one fabulous little 2 year old, Easton Jack. My world is my faith, my son, and empowering women in health and happiness. I created Skinny Mom to connect, share, and inspire women across the world, hoping we all utilize this community to balance the chaos of our lives and also build everlasting friendships. I'm proud to say we have close to 100 mommy bloggers in the SM family, providing the 'skinny' on the latest and greatest fitness, food, fashion, and family trends, and we'd love for you to become a mommy blogger, too!