Katherine Bryant
Originally from Rock Hill, Katherine now lives with her husband of eight years and their two boys in Columbia, where they are anxiously awaiting the arrival of boy number 3 in September. As a high school English teacher for the past 17 years, Katherine encourages her students to be life-long learners, modeling this concept herself by earning degrees in English, mass communications, literacy, and floral design. When she’s not in the classroom, Katherine enjoys cooking new recipes for her family, exercising with friends, reading a wide variety of books, writing her blog Laughs at Funerals, and trying to convince the men in her life to cheer for the Tigers instead of the Gamecocks.
Sunscreen :: A Necessary Evil
In my younger years, I spent my summers as a camp counselor. The campers loved playing games at the waterfront, and everyone’s favorite was Greasy Watermelon. Imagine a game of football in the water...
8 Fun Ways to Read and Write All Summer Long
When kids hear the word “summer,” they immediately think, “No school!” Days are filled with outdoor adventures, relaxing vacations, and no homework. But just because kids aren’t in school doesn’t mean they should stop...
Breaking Up with a Lunchbox
Recently, one of my friends sent me a link to the cutest Luchbox Truths Cards to put in my boys’ lunchboxes this year. The cards feature super cute designs and inspirational messages to brighten...
Where Do We Go from Here? One Takeaway from the College Admissions Scandal
If you’ve paid any attention to the news or social media recently, you’ve most likely heard about the college admissions cheating scandal. Millionaires and celebrities are accused of paying big bucks to get their...
6 Gifts for the Mom Who Has Everything
Buying gifts for a first-time mom is easy . . . she needs everything! Plus, she has, more than likely, completed a gift registry, so friends and family know exactly what to buy. But...
To My Baby at Naptime
I could put you down.
You've closed your eyes. Your breathing has slowed. You've drifted off to sleep. So, I could put you down. I could put you down and go fold clothes or grade...
Finding Joy in the Day to Day
People often ask me why I started writing, and I usually say something generic like, “I enjoy having a creative outlet,” or, “It’s free therapy,” or, “A friend dared me to,” but truthfully, none...
9 Children’s Books to Read This Christmas
Growing up, one of my favorite holiday traditions was reading Christmas books during the month of December. These were books that stayed packed away in the attic the rest of the year, making them...
Words I Learned As a New Mom
The holiday season is in full swing with Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approaching. If you were like me, though, you may have missed the significance of October 16. That, my...
Expanding a Family :: When Doubt Creeps In
Growing up as an only child, I always dreamed of having a big family. I could imagine family reunions and holidays filled with lots of people, lots of food, and lots of fun. When...
5 Ways to Get Siblings Excited About the New Baby
A pregnancy brings with it a great deal of excitement and anticipation. My boys are six and four, and recently, they have become very interested in the arrival of boy number three, who will...