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.
My Christmas Break Resolution
Twinkling lights, peppermint candy, hot cocoa, caroling. . . does life get any better than all of that? You can feel the joy as...
The Bedtime Routine: This Mama’s Free For All
When my kids were little and I read all of the books that told me Very Important Things about Getting Children to Sleep, I...
Dyeing To Be Bold: Why I Let My Kids Color Their Hair
Did you know that people are still doing that mom-shaming thing? Just the other day my dear, sweet, friend Jessica Simpson was blasted on...
Squeezing in Relaxation Where You Can
I couldn't believe it. My body was relaxing. I was tense the whole drive there as my schedule of kids' activities raced through my...
On the Edge: Momming Through Depression
Let’s get real here. Being human is hard. Being a mom or a dad is hard. And we all face a variety of challenges...
This Is Why We Can’t Go To Nice Restaurants
You would think I’m about to complain about how whiny my kids are in public. Or how they are so picky we can only...
Let’s Go to the Cabin | Pere Marquette State Park
"Mommy, when are we going to the cabin?" These words are music to my ears as they evoke memories of a slower time in...
In Defense of Teenagers, and In Praise of Their Parents
Teenagers these days! Am I right?
If ever there was a more timeless phrase, I have yet to hear it.
All they want to do is...
Tangled Tresses: How to Handle Your Daughter’s Messy Mane
I will never understand how Rapunzel’s hair was always so easy to brush. It was 70 feet long and always smooth and luxurious. Have...
Christmastime Quiz: Hallmark Movie Edition
The most wonderful time of the year officially starts when Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas begins. If you're like me and you have a borderline unhealthy obsession...
