Meet Kelly

Hi, I’m Kelly 👋

I’m a lifestyle blogger, content creator, and mom sharing family life, recipes, travel, health journeys, and real-life experiences that help make everyday life easier and more manageable.

If you’re looking for honest stories, helpful ideas, and things that actually work in real life, you’re in the right place.

💛 A Little Bit About Me

I’m the voice behind Kelly’s Thoughts On Things, where I’ve been sharing my life, experiences, and favorite finds since 2012.

What started as a creative outlet turned into something so much more, a space where I connect with people who want real life, not just the perfect version of it.

I’m married to my husband, Ronnie, and together we’ve built a life centered around family, resilience, and showing up for each other through everything life throws our way.

We have two amazing adult children.

My son, Devon, has autism and is one of the strongest people I know. Being his mom has shaped who I am in ways I can’t even fully explain. I’m not just his mom, I’m his advocate, his support system, and his biggest cheerleader every single day.

My daughter, Amanda, is out in the world creating her own path, and watching her grow into who she is has been one of my proudest moments.

And of course, we’re a pet-loving family, because life just feels better with them in it.

🧠 Real Life, Not the Highlight Reel

Life hasn’t always been easy, and I don’t pretend it has been.

Our family has faced health challenges, from autoimmune conditions to ongoing medical journeys, and those experiences have shaped everything I share here.

When I talk about health, wellness, or daily life, it comes from lived experience, not just something I read online.

That means real tips, real insight, and real understanding you can actually use.

✍️ What You’ll Find on This Blog

This is a lifestyle blog that covers a mix of topics designed to help you in your everyday life.

🍽 Recipes and Kitchen Ideas

Simple, family-friendly recipes that fit into real life and don’t feel overwhelming.

✈️ Travel and Experiences

Places we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and tips you can actually use.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Life and Parenting

Including autism parenting, real-life moments, and everything in between.

💊 Health and Wellness

Sharing what has helped us through our own experiences and challenges.

🛍 Product Reviews and Recommendations

Only things I truly use, love, and would recommend to my own family.

🌟 Why I Started Blogging

I started blogging because I wanted a space to share my life while still being present for my family.

With everything going on in our lives, especially raising a child with autism, I needed something flexible, meaningful, and real.

What I didn’t expect was how many people would relate.

Over time, this blog became more than just a website, it became a community.

🤝 Work With Me

I partner with brands to create authentic, experience-based content that connects with real families.

From sponsored blog posts to social media content and product reviews, everything I share is rooted in real use and honest recommendations.

If you’re interested in working together, feel free to reach out.

💬 Let’s Connect

I love connecting with readers, brands, and other creators.

Whether you’re here for ideas, support, or collaboration, you’re always welcome here.

I’m all ears and always thrilled to hear from you! Do you have questions or comments, or just want to share some love? Hit me up at [email protected]. I promise, I read every single message and do my happy dance each time that inbox dings! 💌

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Disclosure

All content on this blog and any other sites I share my content on including social media and MSN, Flipboard, etc., is created by one person alone unless otherwise stated or credited, and is property of kellysthughtsonthings.com. Guest posts and certain slideshow videos shown on aggregate sites such as MSN, may contain free-for-commercial use, attribution-not-required images from Pixabay, Pexels, and other similar stock photo sites, and/or images bought under license (credit provided on those).