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Hi! I’m Molly! Welcome to Living in Normal. My husband and I moved to Normal, Illinois in 2012 from a small town in Missouri. Although our lives are anything but “Normal,” we love our life!

Molly, Russ, and Wrango sitting on a concrete bench with pine trees in the background.
Molly, Russ, and Wrango

We did not plan on moving to Illinois, but God felt otherwise. While it was a crazy roller coaster ride ending up in Normal, we believe we are right where we are supposed to be.

Growing up with a mom, grandmothers, and aunts who loved being in the kitchen and hosting dinner parties, I wanted to carry on that tradition and share my love of entertaining with the world.

I love to share traditional style ideas with timeless elegance, vintage recipes, and things that can stand the test of time. I also love a great bargain, being creative, enjoying delicious food, exploring new places, experiencing new adventures, and embracing life–because it’s short!

I have battled digestive issues for over 15 years, and I work very hard to live a balanced life by incorporating smart food choices and exercise. But I also love sharing good old-fashioned recipes that my family has made for years.

I am so happy you stopped by, and I am excited to share my life’s journey with you.

Feel free to contact me at molly@livinginnormal.com.

xoxo,
Molly

Molly, Russ, and Wrango in front of a movie theatre with snow falling.
Molly, Russ and Wrango
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