Author Archives: kate with a twang

Treating Others As You Wish to Be Treated

Bear with me, as today’s post is one I felt called to share, but is not my usual home decor hacks, recipes, or parenting tips. This is not about your politics; this is about your humanity. You cannot claim to support “family values” (however you may define that) and then laugh in the face ofContinue reading “Treating Others As You Wish to Be Treated”

Theological Ramblings on Philippians 1 & 2

I’ve been reading Philippians daily with one of my youth group members, and Paul has a lot to say about how to treat one another and a lot to say about joy despite circumstance. When I scroll through social media, I see an awful lot of complaining. What’s interesting is that it seems that wellContinue reading “Theological Ramblings on Philippians 1 & 2”

Registry Checklist for Subsequent Babies

When having Baby #2 or Baby #3 (or even further down the line), it used to be said that mothers didn’t need an additional baby shower. That mindset has definitely gone by the wayside, and it’s very popular now for moms to have a friend or family member host them a “baby sprinkle” (mini shower)Continue reading “Registry Checklist for Subsequent Babies”

Hello, Franklin!

If you follow me on social media (Instagram: @kate_witha_twang or Facebook: Kate with a Twang), you have seen the announcement of our littlest boy’s arrival! I decided it was time to share the news – and more newborn photos – on the blog! Franklin Joseph arrived on April 4, 2024 at 4:55 AM. He endedContinue reading “Hello, Franklin!”

Italian Cucumber Salad

It’s fresh veggie season! The countdown to summer is here, and I’m already excited about and making some favorite summer dishes. This Italian cucumber salad is a favorite veggie dish of mine – especially when the veggies are fresh and at their best! You just need: Chop a few slices of red onion. Dice yourContinue reading “Italian Cucumber Salad”

Postpartum Essentials Basket

Postpartum health is critical – and it’s not talked about nearly enough or candidly enough. This isn’t a comfortable topic for someone who considers themselves pretty modest, but the importance of being transparent about maternal health outweighs discomfort, in my opinion. As we approach having our third baby, there are several essential items I wantContinue reading “Postpartum Essentials Basket”

Theological Ramblings on Psalm 69

I am very fortunate and blessed to lead a Bible study, twice a week, at church as a part of my job as Christian Education Director. (Some might use the verb “teach,” but I often learn as much from the group members as I share, and often times they teach me in ways I couldContinue reading “Theological Ramblings on Psalm 69”

Expecting Baby 3

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know that we are expecting our third baby boy this spring! Franklin is due in early-mid April, but with him tracking along as over the 80th percentile, we know it may be more like late March or the start of April when he arrives! I wantedContinue reading “Expecting Baby 3”

Thoughts on Contentment

Contentment: (noun) feeling of being happy or satisfied. (Oxford Dictionary) It’s easy, on social media, to assume everyone else has it all together and is living the life of their dreams. It’s easy to assume that behind perfectly magazine cover-worthy front landscapes, they are living every day like a highlight reel. The reality is thatContinue reading “Thoughts on Contentment”