Katie McKenzie
Katie has lived in the Columbia area for most of her life and loves calling the Midlands home! After graduating from USC (Go Cocks!) with a degree in Early Childhood Education, Katie taught at a Christian school in Lexington, where she met her husband, Chris. After having her first child, Katie traded the classroom for staying at home, where she still gets to practice her passion: teaching young children, this time her own. Katie recently had her second child, only months after returning to work as an early interventionist in the Columbia area. Katie is blessed to be able to stay at home with both of her littles, Caroline (2) and Micah (4 months). If she’s not chasing her babies, you can find her serving her church family, baking a yummy dessert, pretending to enjoy exercise, doing some sort of craft or reading a good book.
A Lesson in Humility :: Saying “I’m Sorry” to My Kids
I'm sure it's cliche at this point but it's true: being a mom, we wear many hats. Not only are we moms, but we are referees, chefs, chauffeurs, motivational speakers, nurses, and teachers.
No matter...
5 Toddler-Approved Fall Crafts and Activities
Ah, October. Finally, the temperatures have dipped to make outdoor activities slightly more bearable than they were a month ago. In addition to milder days spent at the zoo, the park, and the Riverwalk,...
The FOMO is Real
Hey there new mama! Congratulations on your newest bundle of joy. Having a new baby is a wild ride. You made it through labor, and your new little one is here! You’re swarmed with...
What an Anxious Mom Wants You to Know
Can you relate to feeling of being an anxious mom? I’ve been a worrywart for as long as I can remember. All throughout my school years, even as a young child, I remember worrying...
5 Easy to Make, Healthy Desserts for the Whole Family
My name is Katie and I love dessert.
There, I can admit it. There is not a brownie I don’t love nor a chocolate chip cookie I won’t sample. Do I want a donut? You...
The Art of the Monthly Meal Plan
The dreaded question: What do we want to eat this week? Almost as soon as the question leaves my lips, I can hear my husband groan. As much as we both love eating, meal...
What My Bullet Journal Taught Me (and it’s not what you think)
Have you drank the bullet journaling Kool-Aid yet? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, I’ll give a brief overview:
Bullet journaling is a fairly new organizational tool that many people use. It’s a...
Life Hacks for Busy Moms
Confession time: I’m not actually as creative as I seem. I love to bake, draw and make jewelry but most of the time I get my inspiration from social media. (Pinterest is life).
If you’re...
Holiday Season Hospitality :: Ways to Connect, Serve, & Volunteer
What says “Holiday Season” to you? Is it when the calendar hits November 1? Is it putting up your decorations? Is it your favorite coffee shop’s new festive cups?
Whatever speaks to you, you can’t...
The Busy Mom’s Guide to the Whole30
Have you drank the Whole30 Kool-Aid yet (with no added sugar, of course)? If you have no clue what I’m talking about, let me introduce you. Meet the Whole30. A 30 day eating challenge...
Shake it Up Locally :: Best Places to Celebrate National Chocolate Milkshake Day
National Donut Day, National Peanut Butter Day, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day? I’ll admit, it’s only until recently that I realized there was a day to celebrate nearly everything, including your favorite junk food...
Grocery Shopping Tips to Save Your Sanity
One thing I’ve learned in recent years is that grocery shopping can be a very polarizing subject. I find that most either love it or hate; there is no in between. When I asked...
A Love Letter to My First Born
Dear Caroline,
I write this letter to future you. By the time you’re old enough to understand, you probably won’t even remember much of what life is like right this moment. You probably won’t remember...
Embracing the “Mom Bod”
Ah, summer. You either love it or you hate it. Here in “famously hot” Columbia, it’s easy for me to fall into the latter group of people. Now that I’m not a student or...