Kristen (Krissy) is a freelance writer for Romper, where she writes about the trials and tribulations of motherhood. Before writing for Romper, Krissy was an assistant editor for a craft magazine, features editor for the Daily Titan newspaper at Cal State Fullerton and intern for OC Metro and OC Family. She has a bachelor's degree in Communications from Cal State Fullerton. When Krissy isn't indulging in her hobbies of being a bargain wine enthusiast and avid Target shopper, she likes to spend time with her two dogs, daughter and husband (most of the time in that order). Krissy resides in sunny (and expensive) Southern California where she splits her time between work, spending time with her family and raising a confident and strong-willed girl who is growing up way too fast. Feel free to reach her at kcervantes625@gmail.com.
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