Maybel's Mom
Hi! You’re here—yay!
I’m Kylee—a stay-at-home mama to two sweet kiddos: Magnus (6) and Maybel (5). I homeschool and dream big about building a cozy homestead. I feel so grateful that we get to learn and live life together every day.
We left Indiana in 2016 for a Vermont adventure—lived in a camper for a bit, embraced the slow and simple, and soaked up life wherever we were planted. In November 2023, we made our way back to Indiana with full hearts and fresh perspectives.
Maybel was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just before her first birthday in April 2021, and in August 2024, we officially began fundraising for a diabetic alert dog, aka “sugar dog."
We had shared so many beautiful and raw moments of life with type 1 diabetes — moments that were real, vulnerable, and meant to help others feel less alone.
Unfortunately, we’ve learned that even the most meaningful images can be taken and shared beyond our control.
Recently, we discovered that some of our children’s photos had been reposted publicly without our knowledge. Thankfully, they were not shared on inappropriate platforms, but the experience was enough to remind us how easily images can spread
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Our children’s safety and privacy will always come first. While we will continue sharing our journey with type 1 diabetes, along with resources and support for other families, we’ve chosen to do so without posting identifiable photos of our kids.
We hope you understand and continue to support us as we focus on raising awareness, building community, and protecting what matters most.
I started Maybel’s Journey to help spread T1D awareness and raise funds for Maybel’s diabetic alert dog. The MJ Jewelry Line is a special branch of that mission—something creative and hands-on that Maybel and I do together. She dreams up the designs, and I bring them to life, each handmade piece helping us get one step closer to her sugar dog.
I’m new to blogging and fundraising, but I’m learning as I go and giving it my all. I’m just a mom turning beads and charms into hope, one bracelet at a time.
Every purchase, every share, and every kind word truly makes a difference. I hope you decide to take a look around and read our stories!
Thank you for being part of our journey.
—Kylee
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Welcome to Maybel's Journey, a place where inspiration meets motivation. Join me on this incredible adventure as we explore the power of positive thinking, personal growth, and overcoming challenges. Here, you'll find a collection of stories, insights, and real-life experiences that aim to uplift and empower you, and spread awareness.