Hi!
I'm Kim,
founder of The Home Craft.

I spend my time making messes in the kitchen and putting experiments in tiny jars. 

Growing up, I got pretty much every cold that I came in contact with. My immune system was constantly battling off something. At three years old, I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. My main diagnosis is Scleroderma, with an occasional flare up of eczema. Thankfully, I have Linear Scleroderma, which mainly affects large portions of the skin on my legs, as opposed to Systemic Scleroderma, which goes beneath the skin and can cause hardening of internal tissues, including organs. I saw a number of doctors who are considered experts on scleroderma who would typically be dismissive of my discomfort or prescribed medication that was not helpful and often had unplesant side effects.

When I became pregnant with my first son I was working at a large internet company. I enjoyed my job and it's challenges, but when we realized we could afford for me to stay home, I welcomed the opportunity. I busied myself with learning how to make my home safe for my children and keeping us all as healthy as possible.

When my oldest was two, he was diagnosed with eczema. He also suffered many digestive issues, had fine motor problems, asthma, attention challenges, and Sensory Processing Disorder. My youngest started showing of sever gluten intolerance during this time as well. After much research I found the  Autoimmune Protocol and I joined both of my sons on this elimination diet and we all saw so much improvement in our overall health. I learned so much about how our bodies work during this time and the HUGE impact diet + lifestyle have on our bodies. 

My experience working through my family's health issues were empowering and the skills I learned during that time have changed the way we eat, how I take care of my skin, and clean my home. For the most part it is easier as I make a lot of what we use at home and with ingredients that are common and have multiple uses. I love sharing this information with others and I hope that The Home Craft can be a source of inspiration for you!