About Me

My name is Nikki Purdue (yes, I’ve heard all of the Purdue/IU jokes!) and I’m the story teller behind most of the craziness here.

For more than a decade I have been a Special Education Teacher at the elementary level with a focus on moderate to severe disabilities. I continue to do this today because I truly love being able to help my students succeed. It is my passion and I can’t imagine ever really walking away.

A few years ago I started a direct marketing business with Rodan+Fields. While I’ll admit I’m not the most successful direct sales consultant it has opened a lot of doors for me. I have met some AMAZING women, found life coaching and started this blog!

My husband and I made residence in suburbia Indianapolis, Indiana and have three littles that we call our own: Delaney (2009), Hudson (2011) and Monroe (2014). We generally keep a brood of pets as well (currently two dogs, two cats and a silly little fish).

I’m sure you will uncover a lot more about me as I spill everything into this blog.

If you still have questions maybe these fun facts will help:

  • I’ve been to Europe three times, Canada once and Mexico twice
  • I’ve had 15 different cats as pets in my lifetime (that seems excessive as I type this)
  • I have a HUGE crush on Matthew McConaughey (sorry Troy)
  • I love old cars and promised Hudson I would get him a vintage Camaro when he turned 16
  • My favorite period of time was the 50’s and 60’s even though I never took a single breath in those decades
  • If I could live someone’s life it would be Baby from Dirty Dancing (just don’t put me in the corner)
  • Dancing while cooking is one of my go-to stress relievers
  • When I travel I’m interested in the history of the area as much as the current offerings
  • My favorite place to go is Disney World and I don’t plan to stop going even when my kids are older
  • My birthday lasts for a week because why not?
  • I lose things ALL OF THE TIME….has anyone seen my insert lost item here