Katie J
Katie is a wife and mother of two. Little Man is 2 and PBJ is 5 months old. Both were born at home and breastfeed (yes, the 2 year old, too). Katie attended Ball State University where she majored in Psychology. While in her freshman year, she met her husband and they have been together 6 years, married for 3. She is a stay-at-home mom and her husband works in the technology department for a school district on the East side of Indy. Katie really enjoys a good book, a glass of wine, and Kroger microwave popcorn.
Finding Sisterhood
“Every woman who heals herself, helps heal all the women who came before her, and all those who come after her.”--Christiane Northrup
When I embarked...
Stop Shaming My Birth Control Choices
When I was 16, I started taking the pill in order to help ease my period symptoms. The first doctor I went to was...
Postpartum Freezer Meals
About a month before my due date with my second child, I decided that this time around I was going to make freezer meals....
My Journey Through Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
When I was pregnant last year, I showed several early warning signs that I would be an unlucky mother with postpartum depression and anxiety:...
7 Things I Love About Cloth Diapering (And One Thing I Don’t)
When my husband and I first set out on becoming parents, we agreed on two major things: raising our kids as naturally as possible...
My Perfect Mother’s Day
I was watching one of my favorite sitcoms the other day and it just so happened to be the Mother’s Day episode. In the...
“Ask Before You Touch”: Raising Kids To Understand Consent
Recently I was reading an article a mom wrote about her family rules. Some of the rules were pretty standard: clean up after yourself, finish your...
Don’t Feel Bad; I Love Staying Home
I am a stay-at-home mom, and I'm not ashamed to say that I love it. I don’t miss working. I don’t miss answering to...
My [Home]Birth Experience, Round Two (Birth Story Series)
If you are pregnant and considering a home birth, this post is for you. Many people in the mainstream may have a terrible opinion...
Breastfeeding Is Not for the Faint of Heart
Disclaimer: I am not a lactation consultant or a doctor. If you are having problems with breastfeeding, please seek help at your local La...
Homemade Cleaning Recipes You’ll WANT To Use
I love to save money. One of the best ways I've been able to do that is through my tried and true homemade cleaning...
The Truth Behind Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a behavior disorder found in children that affects the way they interact with parents, teachers, siblings, and peers. Beginning at...
January Juicing
How much do you know about juicing? Chances are you've heard of it, but maybe you don't understand all the buzz surrounding it or what...
Holiday Husband Gift Guide
Christmas is officially right around the corner! I have to admit, when it comes to gifts, I usually go all out for the kids. But...