With Love, Katie.
Motherhood can feel like living in a constant state of alert. The noise, the touch (hello overstimulation…), the emotional needs, the invisible planning, all the invisible labor of motherhood, well it all adds up. Many moms describe feeling overstimulated, exhausted,…
A short letter to my 2 and 5-year-old girls, after Christmas (2025). This could be your letter, your reflection too: My sweet baby-girls, It takes so much energy out of me to complain to your dad every afternoon… and I…
First things first, listen to me, we don’t sit down every morning and say, “Okay, today let’s model a healthy relationship or let’s play a new role today.” These 7 things my husband and I do in front of our…
Spring has a way of whispering “reset, my darling, sweet tired mom” into our lives. And so it does in my life: finally, finally, I can be outside in the sunny days, sitting near my little one playing in the…
Yes, even for overwhelmed, tied moms…so stick with me, to see, how we, tired moms, can enjoy another round of spring cleaning, which btw, why is a thing after you are 30, haha? Spring cleaning often comes with mixed emotions.…
If there is one thing I know for sure, it is that spring cleaning has a strange reputation. On one hand, it’s all about a fresh start, open windows, sunshine, crisp linens (which I do not even have at home),…
If there is one liquid that quietly outperforms half the cleaning aisle, it’s vinegar. While most people know vinegar belongs in a salad dressing or a jar of pickles, far fewer realize it has been used as a cleaning and…
If there is one ingredient that deserves to graduate from the baking shelf to the cleaning cabinet, it’s baking soda. Long before modern cleaning products filled the supermarket aisles, households relied on simple, mineral-based cleaners to scrub, deodorize, and freshen…
Spring cleaning is my favourite all-time cleaning routine. It also means, finally, like finally, spring is here. And as a mom, I love being outside with my girls and winter is not the best time for it. But let’s go…
Most of us spend a lot of time thinking about what we should eat, which supplements to take, which workout to try, or which skincare routine will finally make our faces glow again. However, we rarely pause to think about…
If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling Pinterest or Instagram late at night, saving images of perfectly curated playrooms, spotless kitchens, and beautifully dressed toddlers who apparently never spill yogurt down their shirts, let me just say: same. I genuinely love…
A short letter from a chemist mom to you: boost your energy naturally! If your days have felt heavy, dull, or just emotionally flat, you might need more serotonin. Serotonin is one of your body’s feel-good chemicals, your happy-hormone, as…
Did you Google “how to simplify life as a busy mom,” read four blog posts, watch three YouTube videos, save ten minimalist home reels on Instagram, and still feel overwhelmed? Then hi, hello, ciao, welcome, you’re in the right place.…
Spring is the season of renewal, but it can also bring unexpected fatigue for many people. As your body adjusts to longer days, fluctuating temperatures, and perhaps a shift in routine, it’s common to feel a little sluggish. This shift…
It has been used for years, and now I know its benefits: meditation is the practice that supports the mindful way of living: it’s the inner work that makes outer awareness easier and more natural. Add a little bit of…
Just like you, I realize how often we just rush into the day like we’re late to our own lives—checking our phones sometimes first thing in the morning, gulping down coffee in three seconds, and multitasking before we’ve even stretched…
