Katie Vondera
Katie is a St. Louis native, coffee lover, and difference maker. She has a passion for teaching at-risk high schoolers how to find joy in reading and writing. She is a divorced mother of two incredibly strong girls who can be found watching The Voice, eating ice cream, and staying up late reading. Katie and her girls love exploring St. Louis-hiking and playing at local parks, getting away to Pere Marquette, breakfasting at Strange Donuts or The Barn, and learning at all of the museums.
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Kindness matters. Think about the time when someone held the door for you, or the time someone in front of you paid for your...
Reclaiming the Future, my Hopes, and my Dreams
Reclaiming the future means giving wings to the dreams you forgot that you had.
Nearly eight years ago, my world was turned upside down. I...
The Cookie Tradition: Another Casualty of the Pandemic
I love the magic of Christmastime and the joy of all of our family traditions. From putting up our tree and talking about where...
Three Stores Worth the Stops for Groceries: Take Note!
When is more time in the car worth it? When these three grocery stores are on your list!
As moms, it seems like there’s never...
The Gift I Gave My Girls: Knowing When to Ask for Help
“Mama, I want to talk to Holly,” my daughter said as I snuggled next to her while tucking her in. She’d been having trouble...
When Running Away Looks an Awful Lot Like Running Towards Home
Running away can often be a plea to be lured back home.
“Come get me, mama,” she dared, arms crossed across her chest, a full...
Becoming a Mother, Moment by Moment: A Journey to Motherhood
Physically, I became a mother on my 30th birthday. I hadn’t had Braxton-Hicks contractions before that day, and so when I woke up with...
Easter Crafts: Bunnies, Chicks, and Lambs, Oh My!
Enjoy making these adorable Easter crafts with your kids, to help celebrate at home!
When we were first advised to consider social distancing sometime before...
Less-Than-a-Dollar Moments: 7 Ideas for Everyday Memories
The most precious memories are often the everyday memories of simple traditions that we do with our children. It's not about the money that...
To My Galentines: It’s Not a Competition, It’s a Celebration
I met a woman the other day, and she was awesome. At first, I was jealous; all I could see was how cute and...
