Kristi from BareNest is an artist and mother from West Australia. She is proud of her indigenous heritage, and passionate about reducing her family's environmental footprint. You can find her artwork online at Etsy [1].

Describe your family.
I'm wife to a bean counter and mum to a 4 yr old (going on 14).

What inspired you to become a work-at-home-mum (WAHM)?
Barenest was inspired by my love of crafting & painting, it became my therapy after a miscarriage, nothing gives me as much inner peace, as the creative process.

How do you balance your business and family commitments?
My son is homeschooling, barenest gives me the financial freedom to enjoy my crafting passion and continue our homeschooling journey.

What dreams do you have for your business?
I am passionate about mums and dads being given the opportunity to stay at home with their children if they choose, I would love for barenest to be an inspiration to others who might dream of that possibility.

What is one thing you cannot do without as a WAHM?
Probably the most important thing of all, is the support I get from other mums and dads, without that support I would never have dreamt of starting barenest. Its been a real blessing, so thankyou.