Katie
Katie left her home state of Tennessee to come pursue an interior design degree in Oklahoma fourteen years ago. She met a handsome young fella from Oregon while in school, and they decided to marry and settle down in OKC. A dog and two daughters soon followed. She has been a textile designer, showroom merchandiser, custom furniture draftsman and children’s minister, but her most challenging and favorite role has definitely been that of a mother. You can read about the adventures she shares with her family at Strawberry Ruckus. Katie enjoys reading, being creative, exploring old houses, eating peanut butter, zumba and watching complete television series all at once on Netflix.
Katie: My Birth Story
When my husband and I found out we were pregnant, we were excited; we were happy. When we found out it was a girl, things started feeling a little more real and exciting. We...
Easter Bunny Cake
My Grandmother used to make a bunny cake for Easter when I was a little girl. I know family traditions are usually reserved for holidays like Christmas or birthdays, but the bunny cake is...
Raising A Reader
Does anyone else get excited over ALL the books when they walk into a library? Sometimes I actually get a little sad when I think about the awesome books that I know are hidden...
Mothers and Daughters: Building a Precious Bond
When I saw that ultrasound four years ago and heard the tech say the squirming fetus that was kicking me and making me nauseous all these weeks was a girl, I breathed a sigh...
Are We There Yet?! {The Joy of Traveling with Kids}
Someone once told me when I was pregnant to start traveling with our child when she was young so she would learn to do great with long distances in the car or airplane. That...
Marked 2014
Have you or your family been looking for ways to serve others or make a difference in our city? Maybe it was your New Years resolution to find an area of volunteer work that...
Mommy Confessions: Not a Fan of Four
Can I be honest with you? I'm not a fan of four. Four what? The age....of my daughter.
Four is the new f word. There I said it.
I'm a mother of a 4-year-old and it...
Mim’s Bakery {Sponsored}
As someone with a self proclaimed sweet tooth, Emily Karlovitz found it hard to fulfill this desire when she became a vegan; so she experimented with recipes and ingredients and found ways to make...
The Beauty of Blo.
If you need to take a moment to recover from all the holiday craziness, I think I have the perfect idea for you: an appointment at Blo. Have you heard of this place yet? It's...
OKC Christmas Activity List
While the holidays are certainly a busy time of year for families, they are also full of making fun memories together as a family. And there is no shortage of fun winter activities to...
A Book and a Craft: T is for Turkey
When holidays are in the near future I either pick up a few themed books from Scholastic sales or borrow some from the library to read with my daughter in the days leading up...
Indulging in Me Time
Me Time. Is it selfish or a necessary part of a mom's life to keep her well balanced? For me it's definitely a necessity. I love being a mom, but I also need activity...