Kate Rhea
What I’m Making For Dinner This Winter
Anyone else in a dinner rut? Or is it just me?
We've always been a family that primarily eats at home, so I wanted to...
Two Great Spots to Go Mural Hunting With Your Kids in Columbia
Columbia is home to many talented artists. Because of that, Columbia is also home to dozens of beautiful murals. There's something about vibrant mural...
A Brush With Death During Childbirth :: Amniotic Fluid Embolism
My family's lives changed in an instant exactly one week ago today.
In Chicago, my brother Josh and his wife, Katie, went into the hospital...
Friendship Is Worth Pursuing
When I was a kid, it was so easy to make friends. Neighborhood kids were the best kind of friends because of proximity. Every...
Transitioning from One to Two Kids :: A Personal Story
"What was the hardest thing about going from one kid to two," my sister-in-law asked while rubbing her six-month pregnant stomach.
I glanced at her...
How Having Hobbies Helps Me
There was once a time when I could barely keep my head above water. I had two children who were ages two and under,...
Purging and Organizing Inspiration
I love decorating my house for Christmas. But the second Christmas is over, I hate the décor. It feels cluttery and adds to the...
Celebrating the Little Things
January is always a bit of a disappointing month for me. Christmas, and all the anticipation that comes with it, is over. It's usually...
I’m Not A Good Friend
I'm not a good friend. And I'm not too proud to admit that.
Before I had kids, I was a great friend. (If I do...
It Won’t Last Forever
This pandemic?
It won't last forever.
Homeschooling your kids?
It won't last forever.
Working full-time from home while overseeing insane virtual school schedules?
It won't last forever.
We're living in...
Where to Shop Local This Christmas
When COVID-19 kicked into high gear back in March, Amazon's sales went through the roof. And for good reason: we were all told to...
Always Listen To Your Body :: My Story of Hair Loss
My hair started falling out by the fistful when my youngest was about eight months old. This wasn't the usual postpartum hair loss. That...
Down Syndrome :: One Family’s Story of Friendship and Inclusion
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. So today we are giving you this special article from one of our writers on her experience with...
I Shouldn’t Have Waited, and Neither Should You
Nearly a dozen years ago, I was at a California beach visiting my then boyfriend. After a picnic lunch, we went for a walk...


















