Nikki Katz

I take my own portraits of my kids - partly because I like photography, partly because I’m cheap and don’t feel like spending a fortune on a photography session! And I also make my own holiday cards, which means I have to get started pretty early.

This year I got the kiddos coordinating outfits and [...]

I recently found myself entranced by the breathtaking imagery and captivating plot line of two novels written by (the equally amazing) Maggie Stiefvater. Lament follows Deidre and Luke in a tale of Celtic Faerie lore and dangerous forbidden love. Shiver immerses you in the worlds of Sam and Grace as together they fight [...]

First off, as much as I hate backstory, it’s necessary here!
When my daughters were young, I made the mistake of lying down with them at naptime and bedtime to get them to fall asleep. It was a very difficult habit to break, and one I promised myself I would not repeat.
For the most part [...]

After a relatively full summer, full of sun and fun and family and friends, the girls headed back to school today. K1 is in second grade, K2 is in first grade - which means full days for both and only the toddler at home!

This summer I didn’t to much writing, but I [...]