2021 - Life With Katie

Monday, October 18, 2021

Only 12 days remaining...

Katie 10:40 AM 0 Comments

I'm excited to say that the book has funded, but we have a long way to go. At this point, if even one person backs out, we'll lose that funded status. Not only do we need a bit of a buffer, but I so badly want to be able to send out goodies like bookmarks, stickers, and prints. I love this book. Like Tales from the Toy...

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Friday, October 15, 2021

Why Children's Books?

Katie 7:13 PM 0 Comments

Last week I was delighted to do an Ask Me Anything over on one of my favorite Facebook groups. One of the questions that I received was essentially, "Why children's books?" It made me smile because it brought me back to my roots.First and foremost, I've been a mom for the past nearly 22 years. Wow, that seems like...

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# bedtime stories # book

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Story Sneak Peek - What is a GOAT?

Katie 1:19 PM 0 Comments

One day, a new toy moved into the toy store. Everyone welcomed him, but he didn’t seem to be very friendly. He walked around with his nose in the air and when he moved into the barnyard, he avoided all of the other animals that lived there. The toys were confused. Nobody had ever acted this way before. All of the toys...

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Friday, October 8, 2021

Return to the Toy Store - New Limited Time Perk Added!

Katie 11:03 AM 0 Comments

Well, my friends, we seem to have hit a small stall. So, I'm going to do something that I hadn't planned on! If the campaign can hit $500 by end of day on Monday, every backer will receive a print. I have total faith that we can do this. I'm talking about $128. That's a drop in the bucket to most campaigns, but will...

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# announcement # book

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Return to the Toy Store - The Campaign

Katie 10:09 AM 0 Comments

We've been working hard and have already hit $271 out of our $1000 goal! I'm so excited. Every time that number goes up, I swear I light up and do a happy dance. To celebrate, I want to share another piece of art from the book! This is the goat. He has some learning to do and I can't wait to share his story with all of...

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# announcement # book

Monday, September 27, 2021

Cover Reveal : Return to the Toy Store

Katie 3:04 PM 0 Comments

Oh my gosh, guys! I've been so busy that I haven't kept up with the site at all! I promise that I'm going to do my best to get the recipes flowing again and maybe even the occasional book review. For now though, I want to tell you all about my brand new book and what's in the works for it. Let's start with the big...

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# book # Book Announcement

Monday, July 12, 2021

Crockpot Monday: Honey Cake

Katie 8:00 AM 0 Comments

Honey Cake:Ingredients:2.5 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cloves3 eggs, room temperature1 cup honey 1 cup sugar1 cup oil1/2 cup coffee1/4 cup water Directions: Grease and flour the inside of your crockpot. In a...

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# cooking # crock pot

Monday, July 5, 2021

Crockpot Monday: Chocolate Mousse

Katie 8:30 AM 0 Comments

Chocolate Mousse:Ingredients:2 cups heavy whipping cream4 large egg yolks3 Tablespoons baker's sugar 1/3 cup cold, strong coffee1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chipsDirections:Use a 4 quart crockpot. In your crockpot, add the heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and coffee. Whip until combined...

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# Chocolate Mousse # cooking

Monday, June 28, 2021

Crockpot Monday: Tapioca Pudding

Katie 8:30 AM 0 Comments

Tapioca Pudding:Ingredients:2 quarts of 1% milk 1.5 cups white sugar 1 cup small pearl tapioca 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanillaDirections: In a four quart crockpot, combine the milk, sugar, and tapioca pearls. Stir well to mix. Cover and cook on high for 2-5 hours. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs...

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# cooking # crock pot

Monday, June 21, 2021

Crockpot Monday: Sugared Cinnamon Almonds

Katie 8:00 AM 0 Comments

Sugared Cinnamon Almonds:Ingredients:cooking spray1.5 cups sugar 3 Tablespoons cinnamon1/8 teaspoon kosher salt1 egg white1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract3 1/4 cups whole raw almonds aluminum foil or parchment paperDirections: Use a 4-quart slow cooker. Spray the insert well with cooking spray. In a mixing...

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# cooking # crock pot

Monday, June 14, 2021

Crockpot Monday: Baked Apples

Katie 8:30 AM 0 Comments

Baked Apples:Ingredients:4-6 medium apples1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup walnut halves or pieces2 teaspoons vanilla1/2 cup waterDirections: Pour the 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of your crockpot and swirl in the vanilla. Wash and core your apples. Put the apples into the...

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# Baked Apples # crock pot

Friday, May 7, 2021

New Stretch Goals!

Katie 7:13 PM 0 Comments

Hey, all! I can't thank you enough for your pledges, but I want to try! Once we hit 40, 50, and 75 backers, I'm going to send all of you some amazing prints that were done by Josh Lyman for my first book, Tales from the Toy Store. I love them and I hope that all of you do too! Keep spreading the word and let's get some...

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# Apo's Army # book

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

We're Live on Kickstarter!

Katie 1:30 PM 0 Comments

Guys, we're live! We've actually been live for a few days now, but life has kept me away from the keyboard. Our goal is $1000 and that will go to pay for the art, covers, and my amazing blurb writer. It will also go for the rewards and shipping everything out to everyone. I'm so excited to be sharing Apo's Army with all...

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# Apo's Army # book

Monday, April 26, 2021

Apo's Army Update!

Katie 1:43 PM 0 Comments

So much has happened and I've been slack in updating everyone! For this book, I brought on a new artist. Her name is Maxx and she's fabulous. Let me show off a couple of her pieces:Aren't they smashing? I love the little fish in that second kitty's mouth. She takes the time to really add personality to each drawing. I...

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# announcement # Apo's Army

Monday, February 1, 2021

Crockpot Monday: Chicken Makhani

Katie 8:00 AM 0 Comments

Looking for a change of pace? This ought to do it! Chicken Makhani:Ingredients:2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 onion, sliced6 garlic cloves, chopped4 Tablespoons butter15 cardamom pods (sewn together!)2 teaspoons curry1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 teaspoon garam masala1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 can...

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# chicken # Chicken Makhani

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

King of the Schoolyard

Katie 12:45 PM 0 Comments

In honor of my baby turning 20...egads, I no longer have teenagers! How did that happen? Anyway, lol...I wanted to share another story from my upcoming book, Apo's Army. King of the SchoolyardWhen we were young, we all knew that being King of the Hill was the highest honor that there was on the school’s playground....

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# Apo's Army # birthday

Monday, January 25, 2021

Crockpot Monday: Chicken Nachos

Katie 8:00 AM 0 Comments

I love nachos. I don't think I've ever met a nacho that I didn't like. How about you?Chicken Nachos:Ingredients:2 cut up raw chicken breasts Large package of Velveeta , cut into slicesCan of tomatoes and chilies (Rotel)Your favorite nacho toppingsTortilla ChipsDirections:Put chicken in bottom of crockpot. Cover with...

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# chicken # Chicken Nachos

Monday, January 18, 2021

Crockpot Monday: Chicken Nuggets

Katie 8:00 AM 0 Comments

Mmm...Chicken nuggets...Chicken Nuggets:Ingredients:4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves4 Tablespoons butter or olive oil 4 eggs1 cup breadcrumbs1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 Tablespoon flax seed meal (optional)Directions:Make sure the chicken is fully thawed. Cut into child-size...

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# chicken # Chicken Nuggets

Friday, January 15, 2021

Norduck's Adventure

Katie 1:59 PM 0 Comments

As some of you may know, my oldest turned 21 this week. I cannot believe that it's possible, but here we are! To celebrate such a momentous occasion in my family, I wanted to share one of the stories from my upcoming book, Apo's Army. The plan is to bring the book to Kickstarter in March, but more on that later. Let's...

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# Apo's Army # short story

Monday, January 11, 2021

Crockpot Monday: Marmalade Curry Chicken

Katie 8:00 AM 0 Comments

Here we go with week 2 of chicken! This one sounds amazingly delicious and I can't wait to get it cooking away. Marmalade Curry Chicken:Ingredients:4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves or thighs1 (18-ounce) jar orange marmalade 1.5 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground...

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# chicken # crock pot

Monday, January 4, 2021

Crockpot Monday: Fiesta Chicken Casserole

Katie 8:00 AM 0 Comments

Welcome to 2021! The past year has been a struggle for all of us in different ways. For me, it led to me cutting back on blog posts and keeping in touch with all of you. I make no promises, but I'm trying to be back! Fiesta Chicken CasseroleIngredients:1.5 cups raw brown rice, rinsed1/2 cup broth1 cup prepared salsa1...

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# chicken # crock pot

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