Kari Kampakis
Kari Kampakis
Kari is a mom of four girls, as well as an author, speaker, and blogger from Birmingham. The focus of Life Actually is family, faith, and all things relevant. It celebrates traditional values in a modern world, speaking to a generation of parents and grandparents who believe in simplicity, relationships, and love.
Life Actually: What makes a guy a keeper?
Unanimously we agreed that when it comes to a happy marriage, character far outweighs charisma. What makes a guy a “keeper” is not the charm or splashy gestures that might impress outsiders. Read more
Life Actually: Your choices matter to many people
It takes a thousand choices to get where you want to be in life. Read more
Life Actually: What will your recovery be?
A mom of five kids (all teenagers) once told me that something they discuss a lot in their home is recovery. Read more
Life Actually: As our kids grow up, we parents need a life
“My daughter told me I need to get a life,” my friend said, and we laughed because her daughter is in sixth grade. Read more
Life Actually: Trust yourself and your intuition
Of the many lessons I try to teach my children, one of the most essential lessons is to trust their gut instincts and funny feelings. Read more
