Grateful Hearts is home to two unique blogs.

One shares the origin of Grateful Hearts—the inspiration behind the brand, the meaning of our products, and the journey of creating items rooted in gratitude and purpose.

The second is a deeply personal and raw journal written by Misti Schulz, founder of Grateful Hearts and a breast cancer survivor. These entries reflect honest moments, faith, healing, gratitude, and the emotions experienced along the way.

Together, these blogs tell both the story behind the brand and the heart behind it.

My Personal Journey

Post #9: Feeling Thankful

Post #9: Feeling Thankful

April 3rd I received a call back today from my oncology's office. The nurse started off asking if this was Misti, and I hesitantly said yes... She proceded to say...

Post #9: Feeling Thankful

April 3rd I received a call back today from my oncology's office. The nurse started off asking if this was Misti, and I hesitantly said yes... She proceded to say...

Post #8: Post Surgery

Post #8: Post Surgery

March 22nd - 4 days after DMX It’s been a week. Surgery was a success this week! My breast surgeon said she got all the cancer out! PS put in expanders,...

Post #8: Post Surgery

March 22nd - 4 days after DMX It’s been a week. Surgery was a success this week! My breast surgeon said she got all the cancer out! PS put in expanders,...

Post #7: The Days before the Surgery

Post #7: The Days before the Surgery

Friday March 14th Today was my husband and my last days of work because of my surgery on Tuesday.  It was so busy and the day flew by. I was totally exhausted by...

Post #7: The Days before the Surgery

Friday March 14th Today was my husband and my last days of work because of my surgery on Tuesday.  It was so busy and the day flew by. I was totally exhausted by...

Post #6: Reflection - Just reach out... always.

Post #6: Reflection - Just reach out... always.

As the news spreads, I receive several random text messages from people that I have crossed paths with and have connection with, but don’t see that often but I’ve learned...

Post #6: Reflection - Just reach out... always.

As the news spreads, I receive several random text messages from people that I have crossed paths with and have connection with, but don’t see that often but I’ve learned...

Post #5: The weeks before the Surgery Date

Post #5: The weeks before the Surgery Date

March 7th - Friday I informed my banking team today about my diagnosis and my plan for taking time off. Immediately after I sent the email, I rec’d a call from...

Post #5: The weeks before the Surgery Date

March 7th - Friday I informed my banking team today about my diagnosis and my plan for taking time off. Immediately after I sent the email, I rec’d a call from...

A surprise visit by neighbors, a time when I needed support the most.

Post #4: Reflection - Loosing my identity

When I was first diagnosed,  I didn’t want to see anyone. And I definitely couldn’t say the words “I have breast cancer.” I felt completely alone like I had some contagious...

Post #4: Reflection - Loosing my identity

When I was first diagnosed,  I didn’t want to see anyone. And I definitely couldn’t say the words “I have breast cancer.” I felt completely alone like I had some contagious...

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If you’ve experienced breast cancer, personal struggles, or seasons that have stretched your heart, I welcome you here.

Please feel free to share your thoughts, your story, or words of encouragement—connection and understanding live in shared experiences.