Tag Archives: Katie

To the Baby of the Family: You’re Welcome

Teagan, today you turn three. You are the youngest in a combined family of five kids and, per conventional wisdom,…

What is a Social Influencer?

In the past two or three years you may have noticed something new happening on your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat…

Freelance Friday: Hidden Costs of Self-Employment

I’ve been a freelance writer/editor for six years full-time. It’s a great career path, especially for parents with little ones.…

It Takes a Decade

“Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little…

My Family Ran from Hurricane Irma (and Here’s Why)

When I was 11 years old, a record-breaking ice storm swept through the Chicagoland area, including our Indiana city situated…

Marathon Training: A Thank-You Note to My Husband

The role of the significant other in long-distance training is vital but under-recognized Dear Husband – Last weekend you woke…

I Took a 32-Day Road Trip with 5 Kids (in a Minivan)

Last summer my husband and I planned the trip of a lifetime for our family of 7 — 32 days,…

As We Send Our Kids Back to School…

As we send our kids back to school for a new year: We should remind them to follow the rules,…

Breastfeeding Mom Emoji to Debut this Year

Breastfeeding mom emoji one of several to show up in 2017 I spent a lot of time texting when I…

What You Learn in the First Decade Away from Home

Ten years ago, I packed up my Chevy Tracker with as many things as I could fit into it and…