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 taught us all many things about ourselves and life in...
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 see you try to explain to your kids over and...
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 former middle school teacher who is returning to the classroom,...
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 place where we should just be meeting the minimum requirements....
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 didn't want to take the plunge. We've all been there....
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 man. Now, this sweet 9lb 9oz baby, his 2-year-old brother,...
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. My sweet newborn boy decided he wanted to visit...
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 day. Simply getting out of bed or a chair is...
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 especially for many moms and dads who would like the...
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 huge Yankees fan. We can't really blame him for that...