Kristena Eden was born in Oceanside California but grew up around the world as her dad worked for the military. Kristena is also the mother of six kids, all of which served missions for the LDS Church. She has always felt her calling in life was to have a mission training home. Kristena currently lives with her husband and two dogs in Bluffdale, Utah, where she spends time still serving in part time missions and developing her artistic talents with painting and pottery.