Kate Rhea
Kate is a self proclaimed news geek who has worked in radio, on the air and behind the scenes, for the last 17 years. She and her husband moved to Columbia in 2011 with the intent of staying just five years...but they never ended up leaving. Originally from upstate NY, Kate has also lived in Chattanooga and Los Angeles. (Notice the theme? She moved away from the snow and never wants to deal with it again.) Kate stays home with her three children and homeschools the oldest two. Her work from home gig includes editing audio for a radio program that airs worldwide. She is active in her church, is passionate about orphan care and will never turn down chocolate. When stressed, you can find her baking or crafting while singing along to the Hamilton soundtrack.
Always Listen To Your Body :: My Story of Hair Loss
My hair started falling out by the fistful when my youngest was about eight months old. This wasn't the usual postpartum hair loss. That had already come and gone. And because it had happened...
Down Syndrome :: One Family’s Story of Friendship and Inclusion
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. So today we are giving you this special article from one of our writers on her experience with children with Down Syndrome. Let's celebrate these children this month,...
I Shouldn’t Have Waited, and Neither Should You
Nearly a dozen years ago, I was at a California beach visiting my then boyfriend. After a picnic lunch, we went for a walk and he started telling me he couldn't imagine life without...
Finding The Good
One of my children is more naturally a pessimist than the other. This child can go to a birthday party, happy to be surrounded with friends and games, living it up, and then on...
3 Outdoor Field Trips for Homeschooling Families
The school supplies are front and center at Target and Walmart. Teacher emails and phone calls are being made. The calendar says August and no pandemic can stop the 2020-2021 school year from starting,...
When Breastfeeding Doesn’t Work Out
Third time was not the charm when it comes to my breastfeeding journey.
I have three children. The first two breastfed with with very little issues. I wasn't really worried about breastfeeding when I was...
You Can Homeschool (Even If You Don’t Want To)
It's easy to become overwhelmed and paralyzed by indecision, as the list of education possibilities grows, thanks to the Coronavirus. Full-time, face to face learning? Completely virtual learning? A hybrid of both? None of...
What I’m Listening to :: 4 Podcasts I Love
I am late to jump on the podcast bandwagon. You should know, that's typical for me. If something is popular, I tend to steer clear of it until it's not so cool anymore.
Podcasts took...
Summer Days Survival Guide
"The days are long but the years are short."
A friend wrote that phrase in a note to me shortly after I had my first baby. It was an excellent way to encourage me while...
How to Create a Gift Stash
My mom is a no-nonsense, practical, and frugal woman. Growing up, she always had shelves in a storage space that contained all kinds of presents. Whenever birthday party invites arrived or some sort of...
A Diverse Personal Library Speaks Volumes
We've seen the news. Our hearts are heavy. We grieve with our neighbors, friends and family. We're feeling sad and overwhelmed. We don't even know where to go from here.
It's easy to feel helpless. Especially as...
The New Normal
This.
The new normal.
Will it ever be normal?
It's anything but normal.
I hope it's not here to stay, this new normal.
I don a mask and armed with my grocery list, I march into Publix. I double...
Throw out Your Laundry Basket
At the start of 2020, I did something a bit unconventional. (But let's be real: convention was not working for me.) I got rid of my laundry baskets.
Yes. I got rid of my laundry...
Lessons Learned From Having a Work From Home Spouse
When my husband and I were first married more than a decade ago, we lived near Los Angeles. He was in school full-time and I worked from home.
Our home was an apartment not much...