I live in Connecticut with my husband, three kids Miles (5), Finley (3), and Tate (9 month), and our French Bulldog, Olive. I'm the creator behind the blog and YouTube channel But First, Coffee, where I share content about realistic home organization, honest motherhood, life hacks, and tips to simplify the chaos.

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Do you have a moment when you realized your phone was getting in the way of what’s important to you?

‍I don’t have an exact moment, but I just knew I was reaching for it even when I didn’t want to. I hated that I was constantly looking up from it to interact with my kids or how it distracted me from family time.

‍What attracted you to Aro?

‍It's simplicity and the fact that it answered a problem I knew I had. I also appreciated that the company seemed to share the same values as I do.

‍What is the greatest piece of advice you have ever received?

‍We are the outcome of little daily choices we make. We can change our future by changing our (small) daily habits.

‍What’s your favorite book?

‍“Authentic Happiness” by Martin Seligman, or “Last Child in the Woods” by Richard Louv

‍What are some our your favorite activities to do when you do put down your phone?

‍Being present with my kids (turns out I actually enjoying playing with them!), cooking more homemade foods, and going outside.