ABOUT ME

Welcome to The Healthy Crafty Foodie!

My name is Ashleigh, pronounced just like Ashley, but way cooler. ;) I'm a 23 year old who has a love for living a healthy lifestyle, getting crafty, and of course, food!

I currently live in Central California with my husband, Randy, who is the best husband ever!

We have an oh-so-cute kitty named Artemis, who we adopted from the pet shelter in 2011. 

I am a homemaker and am very fortunate to have a husband who supports me so that I don't have to work. I enjoy cooking, baking, shopping, trying new recipes, crocheting, browsing the web, and curling up on the couch with the hubby to watch TV(which is a lot of cartoons, yeah, we're a bit geeky).

I was born and raised in Florida, where both my family and friends still live. However, I do visit for two weeks at a time, 3-4 times a year. 

I am a huge foodie. My favorite foods include fruits of any kind, veggies, sushi, baked goods, Chinese food, and Mexican food (I am half Mexican after all)! 

So why do you want to live a healthy lifestyle, you may ask? Growing up in my family, I constantly struggled with my weight because of the way my family ate. There was always (and still is, unfortunately) junk food in the kitchen and pizza was consumed almost once a week (we're talking huge real italian pizzas here). I hit my all time high weight of 170 pounds when I entered high school, and I knew I had to do something about it. However, I went about losing weight all the wrong ways. I would eat only one meal a day, which did lead to weight loss but I quickly gained some of it back. It wasn't until about 4 years ago that I decided to change my unhealthy habits and commit to eating healthy on a regular basis and exercising daily. I still struggle with food (especially when going out to eat or at gatherings), but I try to make the best choices and not worry about it.

I hope you enjoy my blog and all the yummy recipes, crafts, and stories that I have to share. Thanks for reading and come back soon!