Kate’s Blog – Page 127

First Sunday of Advent

Today is the first Sunday of Advent, which marks the beginning of the Advent season. I don’t know about you, but try as I might I often get so caught up in all the peripheral holiday things – baking cookies, buying gifts, writing out Christmas cards, etc. – that I’m distracted and not nearly asRead the whole post >>

For Writers

Two upcoming Web events have been brought to my attention, so I thought I’d share them here: From Patricia Punt, an experienced freelance writer and writing instructor: Here’s a chance to get your writing questions answered. Peggy Frezon, a well-published freelance writer has agreed to answer any questions you might have about writing and marketing.Read the whole post >>

Is Nothing Private?

Certainly not Mommy’s undergarment drawer.

Growing Pains

This post was originally published over at In God’s Image, a blog that explores the intersection of faith and fitness. If you’re looking for more ways to love the body that’s made in God’s image, not the media’s, then be sure to check out this positive body image blog. I’m almost 20-weeks pregnant with myRead the whole post >>

Mary Moments Carnival: The Saints and Mary

It’s up!

I’m a wife, mom of five kids, writer, speaker, storyteller, bibliophile, runner, eating disorder survivor, and perfectionist in recovery. I'm the author of Getting Past Perfect: Finding Joy & Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood and Weightless: Making Peace With Your Body.

I’ve tried a lot of things in my life – anorexia, bulimia, law school, teaching aerobics, extended breastfeeding, vegetarianism, trying to be perfect and failing miserably at it – and through it all I’ve been writing. And learning to embrace the messiness of life instead of covering it up, making excuses for it, or being ashamed of my brokenness or my home’s sticky counters.

Nowadays I’m striving every single, imperfect day to strike a balance between keeping it real and keeping it joyful.