Michelle Marine is a semi-crunchy mom of four living on 5 acres in Eastern Iowa. She encourages people to embrace simple living by sharing green tips, from-scratch recipes, and homesteading tips on her blog, SimplifyLiveLove. Michelle has snarky sense of humor and an MA in English. Twelve years abroad in Europe and Asia add fuel to her passion for green living. She loves Great Pyrenees, backyard chickens, solar power, passive houses, and real food. In the future, Michelle aspires to be Barbara Kingsolver and eat only locally produced food. For now, she encourages everyone to love their best effort.
