Katie Boerema
Making Summer Reading Fun
We are already at the halfway(ish) point of summer break, and I am begging time to slow down. There are still so many adventures to take, still so many cannonballs to perform, still so...
St. Patty’s in Chatty {2018}
You don't have to be Irish or Catholic or a lover of green beer or pinching folks to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! If you are looking for something for the whole family to do,...
Goodbye Resolutions, Hello Real Life
As January 2018 comes to a close, how are you feeling about those New Year's Resolutions, momma?
If you are like me, you love the start of January and its shiny possibilities of newness. But...
My “No”vember
My default answer to everything is "yes." I am notorious for double-sometimes-triple-booking myself. Not because I am scattered (well mostly not because of that), but because I don't want to say "no." If I have to...
How I Save Money on Kids’ Clothes
If you have kids and don't live on a nudist colony, then you probably agree that clothing your brood can be a big budget buster, especially if you are paying full price!
If you are...
Back to Busy: Budgeting Family Time During the School Year
I'll never forget when a mom a few years down the road of life informed me that life gets busier as children get older. I couldn't comprehend her statement at the time, because my...
FRIENDS FOR LIFE: Nurturing Sibling Relationships
My husband and I have three precious (but HUMAN) daughters. Our house is constantly abuzz with the sounds of siblings. Sometimes our ears are delighted with tinkling giggles but often our heads pound from...
Chattanooga Vacation Bible Schools for Summer 2017
It's that time again! Vacation Bible School was a major part of my childhood and I certainly love it just as much now as a mom! The days are coming when I can send...
You Matter
My little girls, I want you to know that YOU MATTER. You are beautiful; you have purpose; YOU MATTER. How do I communicate this so you know without questioning that YOU MATTER?
Friday nights are our...
St. Patty’s in Chatty {2017}
You don't have to be Irish or Catholic or a lover of green beer to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! If you are looking for something for the whole family to do, then you are...