ABOUT ME

I’m Clarissa – the caffeinated chaos wrangler behind The Face Planted Mom! I’m a mom of three amazing (and sometimes exasperating) kiddos ages 3, 8 and 10. Together with my husband, I navigate the beautiful mess of a blended family,  endless snack requests, and the occasional Lego ambush. We’re also mastering the art of stretching food budgets and keeping life on track.

I’m not just a mom, though – I’m also a small business owner who’s passionate about helping other entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality. By day, I advise and coach startups and small businesses on how to start, grow, or pivot. By night, I’m usually breaking up sibling squabbles or sneaking in a moment of silence with a book. Recently diagnosed as pre-diabetic, I’m learning to prioritize my health, one balanced meal (and hidden veggie) at a time.

But here’s the thing: life is messy. It’s unpredictable, exhausting, and sometimes downright overwhelming. And that’s why I started this blog.

The Face Planted Mom isn’t just a catchy name – it’s my reality. It’s for every parent who’s face-planted into bed after a long day, every entrepreneur who’s felt the sting of failure, and every person trying to hold it together while life throws curveballs. I blog because I want to create a space that’s real, relatable, and unapologetically imperfect.

Through this blog, I’ll share the triumphs, the tears, and everything in between – from parenting wins (and fails) to tips on building a thriving business. Whether it’s juggling IEP meetings and therapy appointments, navigating blended family dynamics, or surviving toddler tantrums while working from home, I want you to know you’re not alone.

My hope is that The Face Planted Mom becomes a place where you can find encouragement, practical advice, and maybe even a laugh on the days you need it most.