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Katie Augustine

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Hi, I'm Katie, a teacher by training who is currently loving the SAHM life. I live in Chesaning with my husband, principal of Zion Lutheran School, and our three young kids. My roots are in Milwaukee, but have been a small-town Michigander for the past 6 years and love it! I run a toddler/baby playgroup called Mornings with Mommy in Chesaning - come check us out! My loves include coffee, reading, cooking, writing, my family, and Jesus most of all. Being a mother is a great blessing, and I am grateful to be a contributor with Mid Michigan Moms - can't wait to journey through motherhood with you!

It Doesn’t Matter How You Get to the Party: Birth is Different for All...

Birth is different for all of us. I am currently 37 weeks pregnant and staring at a calendar that has a date on it, circled in red and fast approaching when I will be...

Pregnancy and the Three-Letter “F-Word”

Pregnancy and the Three-Letter "F-Word". I’m currently 34 weeks pregnant and measuring a couple of weeks ahead. I know I look pregnant and I certainly feel pregnant - and I’m not the only one who...

4 Budget-Friendly Beauty Hacks for Busy Moms

Beauty hacks for busy moms? Genius! It's no secret that once you become a mom, your personal beauty standards are suddenly very different. Long showers, daily blowouts, manicured nails, and full faces of makeup...

Being a Mom is a Worthy Career Ambition

I'm a stay-at-home-mom, and it's a worthy career. When I was little, I distinctly remember playing with dolls - a lot. As the oldest of four kids, there were always little kids in the house,...

I Don’t Want the World to Crush My Confident Daughter

My daughter is five, and even though she started off strong-willed and confident, every day she grows more independent.  That independence and confidence have been showing themselves lately in her clothing choices. Gone are the...

Three Ways To Make Your Marriage Strong After Kids

When I found out I was pregnant with our first child, one of my biggest worries - aside from the fact that I was about to be responsible for growing, birthing, and taking care...

It’s NOT The Most Wonderful Time of The Year: 5 Ways for Stressed Moms...

"It's the most wonderful time of the year..."  As the common holiday tune blared through my radio after Thanksgiving, I internally snorted. "More like the most stressful time of the year!" I thought, for the...

I’m Not Going to Let You Quit Kindergarten: A Lesson in Grit

The other day at school pickup, my tow-headed daughter shuffled down the sidewalk toward me, her big pink backpack dwarfing her small frame. As she drew closer, I knew something was wrong. Even though...

But…Who Said “Size Small” is the Goal?

Ahhh, summer, the time of the year that I feel the most self-conscious about my size. That long, sweaty time of the year where moms everywhere cringe at the idea of donning swimsuits or...