Katee Schalau
Baby It’s Cold Outside: 3 Easy Recipes to Warm You Up
As soon as temperatures dip (and here in Florida, that can mean just into the 60s & 70s) it’s like my body instinctually goes into hibernation mode and I start craving those warm, filling...
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...