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We’re Home. Ten Years Later. A Cleft Surgery Full-Circle Moment
We’re Home It’s strange how simple those words are, considering how much weight they carry. Ten years ago, this moment felt impossibly far away. I remember staring at the timeline, barely keeping my head above water, knowing I didn’t have the bandwidth to think about the next month, let alone the next decade. Back then, survival mode was the only mode. The Early Years of Our Cleft Journey The first few years were rough. Not gonna lie. Learning how to use the Haberman bottle,
Allie Kurtanic
Jan 245 min read


Finter Gratitude: What Our Kids Learn From Watching Us
This morning, the kids ran outside to soak up the cool front and sunshine. From the doorway, I heard: “Hey, it’s Finter!” (that magical mix of fall and winter 😄) “Thank You, God!” “Ahhhh, it feels so good!” And I just stood there smiling. In that moment, I realized - our kids aren’t thankful by accident. They’ve been watching. They’ve seen Matt and me whisper quiet prayers of gratitude when an order comes in, when traffic clears, or when an answer finally clicks. They’ve see
Allie Kurtanic
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Part 5: Transparency - The Heart of Our Brand
At Crunchy Mama Candles, we don’t just talk clean - we prove it.
Allie Kurtanic
Nov 12, 20251 min read
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