Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

Cookie Swap Play Date

Last week I hosted my first annual cookie swap play date. “What’s a cookie swap play date?” you might be asking. Well, here’s the lowdown: First to address the “cookie swap” part. A cookie swap involves several people agreeing to make their favorite recipe and to exchange cookies (or other sweets) on a certain dateRead the whole post >>

Happy Advent!

Madeline has always loved this time of year. When she was only a little over a month old her first Christmas, I recall her being mesmerized by the tree’s twinkling lights. As a toddler she tore into presents and smiled when I crooned Christmas carols. Last year she delighted in the magic of the seasonRead the whole post >>

Thanksgiving Leftover Soup

My father-in-law gave me a tasty tip and I thought I’d share it with all of you busy moms out there. Throw all of your Turkey Day leftovers – I mean everything from the casseroles to the mashed potatoes swimming in butter and gravy – into a big pot. Add some chicken stock and letRead the whole post >>

In Need of Mom Quotes for Pregnancy Magazine Article

Time for a selfish plug: I’m working on an article for Pregnancy magazine on postpartum body surprises and need some mom quotes. Here’s the gist of the article: Many moms focus so much on their body while they’re pregnant that they may be surprised by some of the major physical changes that happen after Baby’sRead the whole post >>

“She could never be a saint, but she thought she could be a martyr if they killed her quick.”

―Flannery O'Connor