About

Welcome to Bren Did! I'm Bren and this is where I create, photograph, and write about my favorite projects including natural cleaners, simple recipes, easy crafts, safer body care, and free printables. (I get some assistance from my darling husband who's willing to pitch in and clean garbage cans for my photos, but he will gladly point out that the crazy ideas come straight from me.)

The Beginning

I began Bren Did in 2014 just after we moved to our 8th new city. I knew no one and had kiddos who were in school all day. I needed an outlet to share ideas and connect with other women who were dealing with the same concerns as me.  Fast forward a few years and that outlet has become my full time job and obsession. (Learn more about how I blog as a job.)

The name Bren Did comes from the response my projects get from friends. When I tell them about making natural laundry detergent  or baking muffins with no flour, no sugar, and no oil they often look at me like I'm a little insane and mutter something like “of course you did!” I decided to give my friends a break and share my projects online with other like minded individuals. (Now your friends can look at you like you're crazy and whisper “of course you did”!)

The Author

I'm a mom who loves good coffee and a childless trip to Target but who is also concerned about the chemicals and additives we're constantly exposed to via household products.

I’ve spent most of my adult like as a military spouse, moving around the world, jumping from job to job, and becoming a mom. It's been a challenging life but I wouldn't change a thing. (Okay, I might change that kid with a broken arm on the first day of deployment thing, but you get my drift.)

All the moves and constant adjustments have given me a unique perspective on life and a wonderfully diverse group of friends.

The adorable little people pictured below are my greatest achievement (and sometimes my biggest frustration).  A few of my favorite things include movie nights, school-canceling snow days, blue and white ginger jars, giant rolls of brown paper, and our rescue dogs Gus and Luna. (I also love a perfectly clean house, never stepping on Legos, and good hair days, but let's be serious!)

How Are You?

Questions, thoughts, ideas? Send them my way! I love connecting with readers. Comment on my posts, say “hello” on Facebook, follow me on Pinterest, or email me directly at hello{at}brendid{dot}com. You can also follow my crazy projects on Instagram. Whichever method you choose, I’d love to hear from you!