Katie Boerema
Take All of Our Money, American Girl
When I was growing up, just receiving the American Girl catalog was a big deal. Though I never owned one of the beautiful dolls, I loved transposing myself into the time periods of the books. History came...
The Truth About Doing it All
The Truth About Doing It All...
One of my wise fellow Chattanooga Moms Blog contributors perfectly summarized this post: "You can't."
There. Done. Easiest. Post. Ever.
Still, like a toddler pretending he can fly, I want to...
Chattanooga Holiday Lights Roundup
I have always loved driving around and looking at Christmas lights! It is one of the only ways I can still experience true child-like wonder. There is just something about the cold, dark world being transformed...
The Girl Who Loves Football
It's fall. It's a chilly, misty morning. The fog is heavy and ethereal, shadows and sunlight dapple the winding country road. I can hear cows bellowing, roosters crowing, trains shrieking and my dad whistling. I'm fourteen. My...
Lice Lessons from the Most Nit-Picky Mom You Know
Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Katie and I am the most nit-picky mom you know! I really don't want to be writing this post. I had several other "look-at-me-I'm-a-good-mom" topics in mind. But I...
Back to School Organization
The beginning of the school year brings great excitement and anticipation: A new teacher, new pencils, a new backpack (I'm a mean mom, so only every two years for my kids), new things to try...
Why I Hate Fixer Upper
When I typed the title of this post, I immediately ducked as if rotten eggs were already being hurled at me. I fear the hate mail I will receive and perhaps should be concerned about my personal safety. I...
A Mom’s Guide to Journaling
I have always loved to write. Since becoming a mom, however, I can barely complete a thought let alone write. My brain is constantly spinning with a myriad of details: signing papers; packing snacks, lunches, school bags and a diaper bag; returning calls; finishing...
Water Safety – A Real-Life Perspective
Did you know May is National Water Safety Month? Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1-14. Please...
Chattanooga VBS Guide – Summer 2016
My sister and I always joke that our mom (a teacher, well-deserving of her three-month break) sent us to a Vacation Bible School every single week during the summer. It didn't matter if it was at...