MotherProof.com Reviewer Bio
Mother Proof Reviewer: Kristin Varela
MP: Give us a 60-second commercial about you. Single? Married? Kids?
I’m a 30-year-old mom of two daughters (ages 4 and 6). I grew up with brothers, so having girls is sweet revenge.
MP: Where has life taken you? College? Jobs? Travel?
I have a B.S. in zoology with a Spanish minor. Before starting Mother Proof, I was a stay-at-home mom (as a matter of fact, I technically still am, since I work from home). Before becoming a mom, I was a researcher and Spanish translator for a human resources firm.
MP: What is your current mom-mobile? What do you like best and least about it?
I just sold my 1999 Subaru Outback. It was a great little car, but I felt guilty having it collect dust while I had wanderlust eyeballing all the new cars coming through Mother Proof’s test fleet.
MP: What is your dream-mobile?
Hmmm. I definitely have one, but I’m going to refrain from voicing my opinion here, as I want to remain “journalistically neutral.” I’ll take the fifth.
MP: What is your favorite downtime activity?
Downtime? What’s that? I love to read, but after running a business and running after two kids, I don’t have much time left over at the end of the day. I usually get in a few pages at night before I fall asleep. I’m the slacker in my book club who shows up for the social atmosphere.
MP: Can you share your tips for surviving motherhood?
Bubble baths! For me, not the kids, that is.
MP: What do you love about being a mom?
It’s fascinating watching my babies grow into little ladies. It’s so fun seeing their individual personalities and styles develop. We love to do girly things together, like have spa night and paint our toenails.
MP: What is your vice or weak point?
Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce.
MP: If you could be anywhere right now besides sitting in front of the computer writing this, where would you be?
I am absolutely dying to go on a real vacation! I travel frequently for work but don’t have much time to explore the incredible places I go (like the Arctic Circle featured in this photo of me). I have an urge to go to the Seattle/San Juan Islands area. I’d like to spend a week sea kayaking, beach combing, getting spa treatments and indulging in really great food.
Email Kristin Varela at: editor@motherproof.com
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