Katie Wollenberg
Katie is originally from the South County area of St. Louis. She’s lived in Ohio, Wisconsin and Texas but has always considered the St. Louis area to be home. She now lives in a small town, Hoyleton, IL, about an hour east of St. Louis with her husband, Nate, daughter Zoe, and sons, Zach and Max! When she’s not chasing her kiddos around, she enjoys hanging out with friends, having dance parties in the kitchen, sitting on her porch and sipping on some Diet Coke. Katie records a podcast called Blessed Mess Mom and has her own blog, ablessedmess.net.
5 Mom Lessons Learned from the Global Pandemic
COVID-19 has thrown a curveball at moms and changed how we parent. What pandemic lessons have you picked up along the way?
The pandemic has...
Dear Quarantined Mom: I See You, and We are In This Together
Dear Quarantined Mom,
I see you. I see you home all day while your spouse works long hours, and you HAVE to stay home. I...
Quarantine Teacher-Mom: Surviving Your New Job
As parents assume the role of quarantine teacher to their children, it's a struggle to facilitate learning. Here is some sage advice from a...
Car Seats Should Never Be About the Bare Minimum
How often do people say that they are really excited when they barely met the minimum requirements for something? Safety is definitely not a...
My Air Fryer is the Best! Here are 5 Ways to Use It!
A couple of birthdays ago, I was making a list of gift ideas for my dad. I had been eyeing up Air Fryers but...
Despite Who You See in the Mirror, They See Mama
I recently had a new baby boy. His name is Max, and if I do say so myself, he is quite the handsome little...
Dear Medical Professional Mom
Dear Medical Professional Mom,
You are nurse practitioners, nurses, radiology technicians and doctors. This last month I've seen you more than I wanted to see...
You Look Tired: How (Not) to Talk to Your Pregnant Friend
When a woman is pregnant, she has a lot going on with her body. She is growing a human. She is growing bigger every...
Play-date Ground Rules: Rude or Helpful?
Recently I have been talking to moms and reading stories on Facebook about play-dates gone sideways. Play-dates are almost essential for our kids but...
Sportsmanship from Age 5 to Age 35
This summer was the first summer my daughter was able to play t-ball. We are a primarily baseball watching family. My husband is a...