Ashley Escue
Ashley is a writer, home educator, and former chef. A collector of bad puns and rum, she has lived a lot of places and had a lot of jobs. She loves to learn new things. While stay-at-home-momming, she also enjoys reading, gardening, crafting, and watching videos of chickens wearing pants. She and her husband, Ted, raise three children in Defuniak Springs. You can find her essential oils ideas on Instagram and her expletive-laden thoughts on books at http://ashleysbookjournal.blogspot.com.
Special Days: Can We Just Not?
I don’t know about you, but I think it’s time we re-evaluate how we celebrate things.
Don’t get me wrong. I love to celebrate! But things are getting out of control, y’all. The way I...
Fall Gardening on the Coast
Forget for just a few minutes that it's hot as Hades out there and let me remind you that it's actually time to be working on your fall garden! Now, if you are a...
No TV FAQ: How Our Family Survives Without A Televison
My family lives a wild, unusual lifestyle that many people have questions about: We don't have a TV. I know. It's kinda crazy, but we actually love not having a TV. Here are the answers...
The Last Lunch Packing Hack You’ll Ever Need
Is there anything more full of potential than a brand new lunchbox? Don't you just love to cruise blogs and Pinterest for creative ways to send your little one a healthy, delicious, and fun...
2018 Books (and more) for the Beach
It's that magical time of year that all us locals love. ❤ The spring breakers have headed home and we have our beautiful beaches to ourselves for a few weeks before summer starts. We love...
Food Allergy Bullying: The Hidden Struggle
When I talk with other moms about the food allergies in my family, they usually say something like, "What can you eat?" or "I couldn't do it." I always assure them that they could, in...
The WHAT’S Up Bag: A Guide for Summer Preparedness
Living in paradise, most people assume that we hit the beach every day. As much as I wish this were true, we have other things that we should do most days. So when the...
Coastal Capsule Wardrobe
Motherhood throws a lot of curveballs at you.
Some of them you are prepared for, or at least anticipate. Others are a complete surprise. One that surprised me was my relationship with clothes.
It started...
8 Reasons You Should Check Out the Coastal Branch Library
One of the first things we explored upon moving to Walton County was the library. We came from a place that spoiled us- stacks and stacks, fantastic children’s programs, and a checkout limit of...
Meet the Contributor :: Ashley Escue
When Sara called me about joining the D30AMB team, I was so excited that I scribbled a long list of post ideas- why I love Defuniak, Sensory Processing Disorder, the Instant Pot, 15 ways...