Katee Schalau
Katee moved to Florida at three years old and was raised in Ponte Vedra Beach. She graduated from Nease High School and went on to the University of North Florida, earning a Bachelor of Science degree
in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. After graduating from UNF, she moved to the Midwest but longed to return to the sunshine state. In 2019, Katee returned to Florida with her son and
settled in St. Augustine. She works from home fulltime in marketing for an electronics manufacturer based out of California. When she’s not at home working or writing, Katee and her son are usually out and about, exploring and enjoying fresh air and sunshine. She is excited to be a part of the St. Augustine Moms team, combining three of her favorite things: being a mom, writing and St. Augustine.
Being a Parent Has Raised My Emotional IQ
As a parent, we teach our children many things, but sometimes it’s the things they teach us that are really profound. I don’t mean how to function despite sleep deprivation, how to go to...
The Case for Keeping Children in (the Right) Car Seats Longer
Plug covers, life jackets, helmets, baby monitors — as parents, our main focus, the thing that keeps us up at night, is how to keep these tiny humans alive and unharmed. We go to...
Confessions of a Sourdough Addict & Self-Proclaimed Non-Baker
I will be the first to admit that I am not a baker. I don’t like to measure things precisely, or at all. I don’t like to wait to see if it’s a pass...
Why I’m Happy I’ve Never Married
When people discover I’m a single mom, many times they react with various expressions of sympathy or even judgment. The truth is, I’m proud to be a single mom, I’m happy I’ve never married,...
7 Proven Survival Strategies From a Veteran Work-From-Home Mom
Six years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to work from home. As a new, single mother, being able to stay at home with my son was an unbelievable blessing, and it still...
Go Green(er) for Earth Day:: 6 Easy Uses for ONE Common Household Item
Almost instantaneously, as soon as I knew I'd be a parent, I became hyper-aware of anything that could affect my son's well-being. With that, having a green(er) house became a priority. So, I began...
When Family Isn’t Enough, Follow Your Happiness
All my life, I loved where I grew up. My home was Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and I was proud of that fact. After graduating from UNF, and my entire family having migrated north,...
Easy DIY Ideas for Hand Sanitizer, Toilet Paper and More
Whether it's a natural disaster, a blizzard or a pandemic, when crisis strikes and stores start running out of supplies, the first instinct may be to panic. Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, paper towels &...
Meet St. Augustine Mom Katee:: Sarcastic Bravo-holic + Resourceful Green(ish) Momma
Hey all! My name is Katee Schalau. Yes, my first name is spelled like that on my birth certificate (my parents were ahead of their time on unique name spellings). And no, I've never...