Author: Kayla Bowers
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Christmas Ornament Exchange on Thanksgiving
Nearly a year ago, I shared a story about a family tradition that adds something truly special to our holiday season—our Christmas ornament exchange. We wanted something meaningful, beyond the usual gifts, that captured each person’s personality and a few good laughs along the way. So, we came up with an ornament exchange that’s been… Read more
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Brave Enough to Say It (No, I’m Not Borrowing These Words)
So here’s the thing – I blog because my mind is a circus. A busy, never-ending, where-did-that-thought-even-come-from, kind of mind. It’s my outlet, and today I’ve been thinking about how overwhelming it is when we’re drowning in everyone’s problems. Like, are we carrying the world’s weight now? Because I’m pretty sure my back is out… Read more
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Coming Together After Hurricane Helene: Finding Hope in the Storms of Life
Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction in its wake, and in the aftermath, I’ve been reflecting on what truly matters. I’m thankful to share that my family and I, here in East Tennessee, are fine. However, my parents were not as fortunate and suffered damage to their home, and many of the surrounding areas… Read more
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So… I Seem to Have Undiagnosed ADHD, and That Explains A Lot!
Let me start by saying this: I seem to have undiagnosed ADHD, and it makes so much sense now! As I look back at my life, I can’t help but connect the dots that were always there but never fully formed. For years, I’ve started projects and jumped into crafts with passion, only to let… Read more
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Embrace the Cozy: Fall Decor Tips for Your Home
As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, there’s nothing quite like welcoming the fall season with cozy and festive decor. Whether you’re all about pumpkins and autumn leaves or leaning towards the spookier side of things with Halloween decorations, this season offers endless possibilities to make your home warm and inviting.… Read more
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Welcome to Our Fixer Upper Journey at Katie Bee’s Homestead
There’s something special about walking into a house that’s brimming with history and potential, knowing that, with a little (okay, a lot of) love and elbow grease, it can become something beautiful again. My husband and I have always dreamed of taking on a fixer-upper, but the timing was never quite right—until now. This particular… Read more
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Chaos of Back-to-School Shopping: A Parent’s Survival Guide
As I sit down to write this blog post, I realize how little I’ve blogged this summer. Life has been a whirlwind, and the summer has flown by faster than I imagined. It feels like just yesterday we were planning beach trips and starting our garden. From gardening projects, beach trips, and zoo adventures to… Read more
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Life is Short: Reflections on Loss and Faith
Life is fragile and fleeting. Recently, I’ve been reminded of this through the loss of several people around me. These losses have prompted deep reflection on how precious our time is and the importance of living with intention. Personal Losses and Reflections A few weeks ago, a high school boyfriend passed away at 36—the same… Read more
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How to Start and Maintain a No-Till Garden: Our Family’s Guide
Welcome to Katie Bee’s Homestead Life! Typically, I focus on topics like mental health and gift-giving, but today I’m excited to share something different: our family’s journey into no-till gardening. This method has significantly reduced weed problems and improved our soil health. In this post, I’ll guide you through our no-till gardening approach, including step-by-step… Read more
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I’m a Mess, but I Am Also Blessed
Let’s face it: life is messy. Like, toddler-with-a-paint-set-in-the-living-room messy. If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “What even is happening?” you’re not alone. We’re all trying to navigate this chaotic existence, and sometimes it feels like we’re more mess than masterpiece. But here’s the kicker: despite the mess, we are incredibly blessed. So,… Read more