Hello ladies! Thank you so much for stopping by. I just poured a cup of my favorite morning drink, you know, the one that gets you moving…that one special blend you just can’t seem to live without!! For me that would be a rich, dark roast coffee with a few splats of cream. I love it so much that I can always tell the difference when I “mistakenly” have an original blend. I know I drive my husband crazy with this quirky little obsession, but that’s for another day. Right now I am ready to get this blog underway!

Let me begin by telling you a little bit about myself. I was a stay-at-home mom for more than twenty years. I loved being there for my family, but staying home wasn’t always an easy job. We lived on one income, so there was always a budget to stick to. I enjoyed the challenge of finding creative ways to make things work. Looking back, I wouldn’t trade those years for anything in this world. I feel incredibly blessed that I had the opportunity to stay home with my kids and be there for so many of the little moments.

Of course, working outside of the home has its perks, too. And I’ll be honest, being home could feel lonely some days. So as my children grew and life began to change, I found myself asking a question so many women eventually face: “What comes next for me?” Honestly, I wasn’t quite sure.

Then my family encouraged me to start a blog. What began as a little push from the people who know me best turned into an idea I couldn’t stop thinking about. That idea has been with me for the past few years, and now I’m finally ready to bring it to life. I wanted to share the things I’m discovering as I navigate this next chapter of life, and hopefully, we can find joy in who we’re becoming. And maybe, you’ll find some inspiration for your own next chapter, too.

So grab your favorite cup of coffee and stay awhile. I’m so happy you’re here!

Welcome to A Cup for the Next Chapter!

~Chelle Noelle~