Clarks Condensed was started in January 2013 when Katie was trying to find a way to stay home with her baby, Jack, but still use her degree in journalism. After struggling with depression during pregnancy (which was often fueled by the negativity towards motherhood online), she wanted to make sure played her part in bringing positivity to the Internet about family life. 

Forrest and Katie didn’t want to be tied down to a particular topic, so the name “Clarks Condensed” was born. It’s a catch-all, nonsensical name that has come to define their blog! 

You will really find a little bit of everything here. 

On Clarks Condensed, you’ll find topics ranging to parenting and pregnancy advice, easy recipes that ANYONE can make, fun DIY projects (with detailed tutorials), tips for frugal living, travel reviews and tips, and really, a little bit of everything.

You can read a little bit more about the Clark family here.

Not sure where to start? Here are some of the most loved posts on Clarks Condensed.

Curious about how to start a blog? Forrest and Katie are relentless DIY-ers when it comes to their blog, and they have taught themselves pretty much everything they know. You can learn a little bit about how to start a blog here, or you can head over to their blogging site, The Blog Help.

If you are interested in working with Forrest and Katie, be sure to check out the “Work With Us” page!