Meet Carina
Mom & Nana & Crafting Adventurer & gamer
Meet Carina, a dedicated stay-at-home mom for 20 years who recently underwent a life-changing double lung transplant. With five children aged 15 to 32 and two grandchildren, Carina finds joy in crocheting, gardening, playing video games, and relaxing by the pool. She cherishes spending time with her amazing, lively family. At Just Carina, we are inspired by Carina's resilience and passion for wellness.
Born and raised in Colorado, I grew up outdoors. My father was a private investor in the stock market and my step-father (or my second dad) was an attorney. Both graduated college, one graduated Michigan State then went on to receive his Masters in Economics and the my second dad earned his law degree. My mother was an English teacher and received her college degree when only 10% of women graduated college!
I graduated high school and went straight to college. I attended several different colleges, traveled the country, and earned several different degrees. Eventually, I settled down in Colorado working as a CPA firm as an auditor. I raised my beautiful children and enjoyed the outdoor life.
As the recession hit in the mid-2000s, I moved my family to the mid-west for better economic opportunities. I had a wonderful photography business and things were good, until, my health turned for the worse and became a challenge. My whole world turned upside down.
