making magic in the chaos

making magic in the chaos

MacKenzie Knierim headshot
MacKenzie Knierim headshot

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I’m MacKenzie - a 30-something mom to three beautiful babes, a serial entrepreneur, retired (full-time) boutique owner, and a book fanatic based in the Midwest. I’m passionate about living life to the fullest and maximizing our days & time with the ones we love. Our family shares budget friendly finds, random life tidbits, and what we’re up to in our neck of the woods! ;) If you’re here, that means we connected & I would LOVE to know how!

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“One life. Just one.
Why aren’t we running - like we are on fire - towards our wildest dreams?”
— Jim Kwik
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All of My Faves!!
All of My Faves!!
Walmart Finds!!
Walmart Finds!!
Fashion Finds!!
Fashion Finds!!
Emby Goods
Emby Goods
Winning Streak Athletics
Winning Streak Athletics
Amazon Storefront
Amazon Storefront

Blog Posts:

Blog Posts
Coloring as an Adult!
Coloring as an Adult!
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My Top Walmart Deal Day Finds
My Top Walmart Deal Day Finds

A highlight of items we have in our home (and love) that are on sale now & also....what we're buying! ;) Enjoy!

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Summer Fun
Summer Fun

It’s going to be a 90s summer for the Knierims!

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What’s Another Thing on My Plate?
What’s Another Thing on My Plate?

I’ve had a ‘website’ that I have worked on behind-the-scenes for several years now. By worked on, I mean, I would add a blog post here and there, change some fonts and colors, and never get ‘finished’ enough to hit ‘publish.’ I think mostly because it was ANOTHER THING I would have to do / manage / keep up with. But, in this ‘new’ season of life - I am finding that it might be an addition that actually makes things easier ;)

Previously, I would post blogs that were personal on our business websites….and it just never really made sense. I’ve been working on a few other projects for a while and they currently have no home to go to…. They’re not for my businesses but for this passion project I’m leaning into this year. So, stay tuned!! ;)

Thanks for being here & reading along!

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On the ‘Gram

Important Note:

While I absolutely love posting, sharing, and connecting on social media platforms, please remember it is just a glimpse into my life and those you follow. I try to share both the good and the bad truthfully, but protect myself and my family by withholding at times. Just a little reminder to not compare your behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel :)

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Hello from the other side of my first week in the classroom!! 😆🤪 It’s been a minute !! Mom: First Year back in high school ✔️ Nellie: First day at her new Preschool ✔️ Kramer: First day of Kindergarten ✔️ Knox: First day of Second Grade ✔️
I need: a large supply of caffeine, approximately 34 hours in a day, & a long nap 🍎 first week was FUN (and also, slightly overwhelming) but I keep telling myself that I can do hard things & I’m where I’m meant to be 🤍 I cannot
Burning My Life Down To Build Something Better 💝
This beautiful butterfly made a surprise appearance while I was packing & shipping at the shop this week 🦋 I’ve had hard days walking this journey & cried both sad and happy tears a few times 🤭 I’ve realized more recently that
“When I grow up, I want to be just like my mama!” 💝 Not a drill, folks! 🍎 and you know what they say, the apple doesn’t fall from the tree!! 🤭 I’m heading to (MY!) classroom this fall and absolutely cannot wait!! ✨ I promis
I am who I am 🤷🏼‍♀️ technically an adult but really a child at heart that loves craft time ✨ AT LEAST IT’S NOT DRUGS, MOM! 💝 If you’re a crafty, DIY kinda gal, let’s be friends! 🙌🏼