Hello, we’re Alana and Nenad! Over the years, we have been getting back to basics and our roots.
Our families immigrated to America in the 90s from Ukraine and Serbia. We grew up in Chicago, but life brought us together when we met working at an Asian restaurant in 2008. There was an instant connection between us on our shared beliefs and backgrounds. We always had a strong relationship with our family and a passion for traveling.
After having our first son in 2019, we left our jobs and took a 6-month trip to the Balkan region. We had already been making lifestyle changes, but we began to reevaluate our lives during this trip even more. We have a strong desire to keep our cultures alive and teach our kids all the things we learned growing up, such as natural remedies, cooking, fermenting, and gardening.
Now as a family of four, we embark on our next chapter and lifestyle. Our days consist of making homemade meals, homeschooling, and living holistically. Even during our travels, we try to maintain this way of life.
We started this blog to encourage others that this way of life is attainable, especially with kids. Hopefully we can inspire a few people along the way!
Read more about us here!
