On this day two years ago I had what I hope was the last drop of chemotherapy I will ever receive. I am happy. It’s complicated.

October is hard for survivors and thrivers.

Hair falling out, hair growing back, fake hair, hair in a Ziploc, and the toxic burden of survival.

One year ago today, at 37 years old with my three young kids in Disney World, I was diagnosed with pregnancy associated breast cancer.

I have never known my heart to be so full of love and pain all at once.

“It’s probably nothing.”

What was it like for me to have a bilateral mastectomy.

Six months ago today I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.

American health care is great, until it’s not.

It’s never over with cancer.

We had a rough ride.

Just don’t quit.

Things are not fine but I will be.

Trauma, anger, and grief. Cancer patients have been there.

How to explain why I have breast cancer?

The Kate update for 2/2020

Controlling the chaos

When you are talking to your friend with cancer, some things are better left unsaid.

My first chemo.

I did not live until today …

The most fun part about having another baby, decorating the room!

The mid-century modern look is having a huge comeback and I am 100% here for it. Check out the affordable IKEA cabinet I found to pull this style into my house!

Make your own DIY sideboard or buffet from a simple Ikea hack!

Our complete bedroom renovation! We ripped up carpeting, we made furniture, we painted dressers and we decorated. Read about it all and see before and after pictures here!

A step by step guide to creating your own DIY paver patio for a fraction of the cost of what professionals charge!

How to make a gorgeous DIY gallery wall in your home.

How to decorate a room with some style tips and ideas for DIY home decor.

Get some extra space in your cabinet and use your mugs as decoration with this easy DIY coffee mug rack step by step!

DIY Bar Cart

This room. Help!

Elsa says to “Let it go,” maybe I should take that advice all the way to Good Will.

Thoughts on having the third.

Welcome back for some spring faves! Daily spring hair, what to wear, a little self tanner, and a fantastic Trader Joe’s find!

Sometimes coffee is just not enough to let my face know that it’s time to wake up.

Happy New Year! Ready for my faves to kick off the new year? Nail polish that stays, sexy wine glasses, the caviar of dry shampoo, GLOW, and my resolve to de-stress in 2019!

Whomever first coined the phrase, “it’s the little things in life,” must have been an over-scheduled mom. Word, momma.

Happy Friday friends!

It has been a while since I wrote about some good old Mom Hacks! The school year was kicking my tail feathers. (Nelly reference?) I am coming to grips with my life savers in this year 2018. You know, other than shopping online.

Today I am sharing some of my early fall favorites because they are just so much fun! Mugs, rompers, fall makeup and more!

Mom Hacks! The best and fastest coffee pot for all the Mamas who need their coffee fast and the easiest, most efficient, tried and true, way to open wine!

It is that time of year again, the kids are headed back to school. It’s bittersweet to see summer go, and a huge pain to pack lunches, but there are some fun and exciting things about starting a new school year. Today I am sharing my favorite things about sending my kids back to school!

Recap of summer today! Looping back to some of the sunscreens I tried, sunless tanners, great Anniversary Sale finds from Nordstrom, and our anniversary thanks!

How do I keep my cool during summer parties? Plastic wine glasses, simple recipes, Trader Joe’s appetizers, and doing all the things to avoid a summer hangover!

Friday recap! Fab fit fun, kitchen organization, the awesome deck stain we used, and my tiny dancer.

There is nothing quite like a Friday in the summer to lift your spirits! Today I am sharing some fun things that have me coasting into the weekend and the summer season. Awesome tunes, tops, reads, and a beach must have!

How to stop and even reverse wrinkles with this Mom hack! An all natural and easy way to stop wrinkles. For real! Plus the best and longest lasting eyeliner around. It’s a must have for moms who wear eyeliner. 

Slice of Life: the most awesome web swing, fun DIY kids art, Allbirds - the must have shoes for men, out on the grill, and storing outdoor cushions

My surgery story.

Today I'm talking about some hacks that save me money, time, and a hack that saves me face (literally). 

My all time favorite and most comfortable jeans, the cutest shorts for summer, and comfy and cute grown up undies.

A delicious BOXED blueberry muffin mix hack, a bedtime hack, and a hack for the spring that never seems to come. #Spring2018

Fashion Friday! Decorate yourself and get ready for spring in your closet!