In 2008, Kris opened The Boondocks to find natural solutions for health issues. She learned to grow and distill herbs to create her own herbal products. Kris is now a certified herbalist and aromatherapist. She has 87 acres where she grows a multitude of herbs and native plants, such as German chamomile, bee balm, and many more. The Boondocks sells a variety of handmade products including Lye soaps, Hydrosols, Herbal Teas, Lotions, and more.