Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

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Advent Smorgasbord

Life’s been incredibly busy, which explains the recent onslaught of photos (rather than words) of my kids that are incredibly interesting if you answer to the name of Grandma. Otherwise, not so much. Our family has lots of exciting things unfolding in our lives (no, I’m not pregnant), and I hope to go into moreRead the whole post >>

· December 11, 2009 · Tagged With: Advent, Crafts, Recipes · Filed Under: Media Reviews, Photos, Resources

7 Quick Takes

~1~ We hope to hit an orchard this fall but even if that doesn’t end up happening given our busy weekends over the next few weeks, I plan on stocking up on apples while they’re in season. (Apples hit their harveting peak this month.) Now what to do with all our bounty? Well, Madeline andRead the whole post >>

· October 16, 2009 · Tagged With: 7 Quick Takes, Homemaking, Mom Humor, Recipes · Filed Under: Child 1, Kate's Blog, Seven Quick Takes

Scones!

I love my blog readers. I really do. Not only do they make me feel like I’m not just pouring my thoughts into a black hole, but they encourage me and remind me I’m not alone in the trenches of parenthood. Oh, and I love it when they notice all the little details of myRead the whole post >>

· June 3, 2009 · Tagged With: Homemaking, Recipes · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

Meatless Monday: Spinach & Feta Quiche

I’ve heard that some real men do eat quiche, but my husband happens to belong to the I’d-rather-not-have-to-eat-egg-pie-for-dinner camp. We actually have a quiche that we save for nights when Daddy has to work, but I usually serve it up at least once during Lent regardless because it’s an easy and cheap meal to make,Read the whole post >>

· April 6, 2009 · Tagged With: Lent, Recipes · Filed Under: Lent, Meatless Monday

Meatless Monday: Kid-Friendly, Cheesy Broccoli Pockets

Nothing fancy about this edition of Meatless Monday, but these cheesy broccoli pockets are always a hit with my kids. 1 10-ounce package of frozen chopped broccoli (feel free to experiment with other veggies; mushrooms are delicious in this recipe, too)2 teaspoons olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 cup shredded mozzarella1/3 cup grated Parmesan1 teaspoon driedRead the whole post >>

· March 30, 2009 · Tagged With: Recipes · Filed Under: Lent, Meatless Monday

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Hi, I’m Kate

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.

 

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

―Flannery O'Connor

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