Hidden Gems: Meet Kristin Bush of Life with Kris

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristin Bush.

Hi Kristin, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Whew, that’s a good start. My story is one of family and faith. I have five children and have been married for 12 years. When the eldest was 4 and the second was just born, my husband and I decided that we would homeschool. Then as we moved in several different states, we realized that we needed to homeschool. So that’s how we’re in year 11 of homeschooling. I decided to start coaching other moms and wives after realizing that what comes natural to me, doesn’t come natural to others and I want to help them succeed. To see them homeschool without stress and burnout. To see them manage their homes in such a way that everyone who enters is blessed. To invest in their marriage, so that we glorify God and lay strong foundations for our families and children. And for many, that aspect alone breaks generational curses.

Part of my growth is Wives in Waiting, I followed the ministry quietly for a while then I was mentee in Favor Revealed which turned into me joining the leadership starting with being a Good Thing mentor and communications team member which turned into me leading the communications team and joining the events team which then turned into where I am now Coordinating Communications, Coordinating Seasons (a discipleship program), and being the Strategic Operations Coordinator, all in the span of 3 years.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
A smooth road? Not at all. There was that beginning period where I had no clue where to find homeschool curriculum or groups for encouragement or even knew about many of the books that I currently read and recommend.

There was a time when I was depressed and I literally did the bare minimum. There was a time my marriage was on the brink of divorce.

But that’s where I coach and advise from, a place of having been low and crawled my way out of it so I want to help others do the same and avoid those spaces.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Life with Kris is mainly serviced based with an accompanying digital products e-store. I mainly provide coaching services. I have the site set up where moms and wives can choose a consultation (free) before choosing what type of coaching they’d like or if they know already, they can directly sign up for coaching. I have a quarterly Seminar on learning how to study the Bible. There are seasonal cohorts that meet for a specific purpose (usually around motherhood, home management, and homeschooling).

The digital products offered in my e-store either help with motherhood, homeschooling, home management, or Bible study. My goal is to provide affordable options. Too often I’ve seen printable planners selling for $20-40 and you still have to print and bind yourself, that’s too much, especially considering the average homeschooling family does so on 1 income.

Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
Favorite books: Lifegiving Series by Sally Clarkson

A Simplified Life by Emily Ley

Grace not perfection by Emily Ley

Searching the Scriptures by Chuck Swindoll

Mother Culture by Karen Andreola

Favorite Podcasts:

The Simplified Podcast

Cultivating Grace

The Daily Grace & Strength Podcast

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

Apps:

Daily Grace Co

She Reads Truth

Streetlights (narrates the Bible set to music)

First 5

Filament

To do (by Microsoft)

Contact Info:

Image Credits
Wives in Waiting