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Welcome to the New Chapter of The Homeblazers

March 17, 2026

If you’ve found your way here, welcome. I’m really glad you’re here.

Homeblazers started as an idea that lived in my head for a long time before I ever pressed “publish.” Like a lot of people building something online, I started by experimenting, posting a few things, testing platforms, and figuring it out as I went. I was shocked when a few of my “silly DIYs” went viral. I truly had no idea what I was doing.

But this? This version of Homeblazers is different.
This is the intentional version.

This is the version where I stopped trying to make the brand fit into a box and started building something that actually reflects my real life.

Kristin sitting on a window bench while pregnant, reaching out to her son running toward her, with husband smiling nearby

Why Homeblazers Exists

For most of my career, I’ve worked in corporate leadership roles in revenue and sales operations. I love solving complex problems, building systems, and making things run better. I’ve also been a Salesforce “Trailblazer” for over a decade.

But somewhere along the way, I realized something:
The same instincts that make someone great at operations also make them really good at building a home and life that run better.

  • Streamlining chaos.
  • Finding smarter ways to do things.
  • Creating systems that make life easier.

That’s what Homeblazers is about.

Not perfection. Progress.

Real homes, real families, and real people trying to make everyday life a little smoother, a little more beautiful, and a lot more manageable.

What You’ll Find Here

Home DIY and room transformations
Because sometimes the smallest change makes the biggest difference in how a home feels. And let’s be honest, the big transformations are just really fun.

Parenting and family life
The messy, chaotic, beautiful kind. Along with the products, ideas, and shortcuts that actually make it easier.

Smart finds that simplify life
If something saves time, solves a problem, or makes daily routines better, I want to know about it and share it.

Systems for everyday living
Not in a rigid, productivity-guru way, but in a practical, real-life sense. Creating routines and spaces that support the life you actually live. This has literally been my job for over a decade, and I’m ready to share what I’ve learned.

Why I’m Relaunching Now

This relaunch comes during a season of change for me personally. Over the past year, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about work, life, and the kind of future I want to build.

Like many people, I’ve spent years climbing the ladder in corporate America. I’m proud of that career and everything it’s given me. But I’ve also realized something important:

I don’t want my entire identity to live inside a job title.

I want to build something of my own and Homeblazers is the beginning of that.

The Moment Everything Shifted

This past year, I stepped into a new VP-level role in a completely different industry. On paper, it was everything you’re supposed to want. Same title. Bigger responsibility. More visibility. Bigger paycheck.

But for the first time in my career, I started questioning whether the path I had been chasing was actually the one I wanted.

At the same time, life at home was changing fast. I’m a mom to two boys under two, and this season has a way of forcing you to reevaluate everything. Time suddenly feels very real. The hours at my desk. The late nights. The missed moments. The quiet “I want Mommy” in the background of a call that sticks with you longer than you expect.

For most of my adult life, my identity was deeply tied to my career. I believed that if I worked harder, moved faster, and became the best at what I did, that would be enough.

And to be honest, I got really good at it.

I became an executive before I turned 30. I helped scale operations for a global media company. I built a revenue operations function from the ground up. I supported go-to-market strategies tied to a half-billion-dollar valuation.

That’s surreal to even write.

I’m proud of it.
But I’m more proud to be a mom.

And that shift in perspective hit me harder than I ever expected.

From Corporate Operations to Life Operations

That realization led to a question I couldn’t ignore:
If I can build systems, scale teams, and solve complex problems inside billion-dollar businesses… why can’t I build something of my own?

Homeblazers is my answer.

Because the truth is, the same mindset that builds great companies can also build better homes, smoother routines, and more intentional lives.

That’s what this brand is about.

Taking everything I’ve learned about systems, efficiency, and problem solving and translating it into real life. At home. With kids. Inside the chaos.

So, what comes next?

  • Room makeovers and DIY projects
  • Product finds that are actually worth the hype
  • Smart parenting shortcuts
  • Simple systems that make everyday life easier
  • Inspiration for creating a home that works for you

Some posts will be quick ideas.
Some will be full transformations.
Some will just be honest reflections about building a life, a career, and a home at the same time.

Because the truth is, most of us are figuring it out as we go.
And that’s okay.

The Goal of Homeblazers

If Homeblazers does its job well, it will help you feel inspired to improve your home and your life without feeling overwhelmed by perfection.

You don’t need a massive renovation budget.
You don’t need a magazine-perfect home.
You just need ideas, creativity, and a willingness to try.

That’s what this space is for.

So whether you’re here for DIY inspiration, smart finds, parenting shortcuts, or just a little motivation to tackle your next project…

Welcome. We’re just getting started.

Follow The Homeblazers Journey

I’m excited to build it alongside a community of people who care about creating homes and lives that actually work for them. If that sounds like you, here are a few ways to follow along:

  • Pinterest: This is where I share room inspiration, smart product finds, and ideas you can save for later projects.
  • Instagram: For real-life updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and the everyday chaos of home projects and parenting.
  • TikTok: Where I’ll be sharing quick tips, product finds, and the occasional “did this actually work?” experiment.

And if you love discovering products that make life easier, you can also browse my curated finds here:

  • My Amazon Storefront
  • My LTK Shop

Thanks for being here at the very beginning of this next chapter.

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in Mom Life # family life, home DIY inspiration, Homeblazers launch, lifestyle blog, parenting

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  1. Wendy McWhorter says

    March 20, 2026 at 6:59 pm

    Absolutely brilliant.

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