About Naptime Village
Hi! We're Team Naptime Village
We're so glad you're here.
Naptime Village is a family-run home and recipe site created by Sharon and Austin Nissley. We live in rural Pennsylvania with our four kids and started the site to document the meals, homemaking systems, and slow-living ideas that keep our home steady.
Sharon writes most of the posts and speaks in first person; Austin builds the technology and planning tools behind the scenes. When you see "we," it refers to both of us. When you see "I," it is Sharon's voice as the primary writer and recipe developer.
Our purpose is simple: help busy families cook nourishing food, plan ahead, and feel supported. This page shares our names, expertise, and the motivation behind Naptime Village so you know exactly who is creating the recipes and resources you use.
What You'll Find Here
Tested Recipes
Weeknight dinners, freezer-friendly meals, and family favorites tested in our home kitchen.
Practical Homemaking
Pantry systems, slow-living routines, and mom hacks that make daily life feel calmer.
Clean-Living Ideas
Simple swaps, ingredient notes, and realistic tips for healthier homes.
Encouragement for Moms
Faith-rooted encouragement and honest stories for the thick of it seasons.
The Team
Meet the Nissleys
Sharon Nissley
Food Science Major, Recipe Developer, Mom of 4
Sharon develops and tests our recipes, meal plans, and clean-living guides. She earned a Food Science degree from Penn State and brings research-backed kitchen know-how to the realities of feeding a busy family.
- Food Science degree from Penn State
- Recipe development + testing
- Family-focused meal planning
Austin Nissley
Software Developer & Co-Founder
Austin builds the Naptime Village site, recipe tools, and pantry-planning systems. Raised on a multi-generation family farm and trained in Information Science and Technology, he focuses on making the experience fast, practical, and easy to navigate.
- Information Science & Technology degree from Penn State
- Site engineering and product systems
- Farm-raised planning mindset
Find Us Everywhere
Stay connected with our village
We share behind-the-scenes recipe tests, pantry routines, and slow-living inspiration across our favorite channels. If you have a question or want to swap ideas, we respond there too.
