Katie Palmreuter
My name is Katie and I'm a new mama! My fourteen month old Grace keeps things interesting and challenges me to do my best everyday. My husband's name is Jon, and we have two dogs named Bacon and Porkchop. We enjoy outdoor activities in all seasons and try to visit as many national parks as we can.
Pinky Swear to Self Love
Since becoming a mom, I've found it much more difficult to find time for self love. It turns out that being in charge of the well-being of a tiny human requires quite a bit...
Cloth Diapers 101
Before I had my daughter Grace, I had no intention of being one of those moms who uses cloth diapers. If I ask other moms-to-be whether they are going to use cloth diapers, I...
My Child Doesn’t Excuse Me
We often get offers from our friends to babysit Grace, and while most of the time Jon and I are home-bodies and therefore don't need a babysitter, we decided to go to a Wilderness...
Ten Things I Miss About Life Before Kids
Let’s not pretend like you don’t miss things. We love our kids and wouldn’t trade them for anything, but sometimes our minds linger on days past, when things were a bit easier and maybe...
Labor and Delivery: I Wanted to Quit!
Getting pregnant was such an exciting thing. I don't think I have ever seen my husband smile so big when I told him. I was excited from the get-go, but also nervous about labor...
When Resentment Rears Its Ugly Head
Since the birth of our daughter, Grace, seven months ago, my husband's life has changed very little. Jon still goes to bed and gets up for work at the same times. He still comes...
Teach Them To Give
This is my first Christmas as a mama and I am so excited! I can’t wait to have family Christmas traditions and make every Christmas morning special for Grace. One thing I want to...
Inexperienced Mama
{Photo credit: Lindsey Hodgson}
I walked into being a mom completely inexperienced. I am the youngest of my siblings, and though I'm in the middle of the pack of my cousins, I never babysat any...