Welcome, I'm Kate!
Naptime Kitchen started as a hobby back when my oldest was a baby...
...and grew to be so much more! Helping you create a home that serves you, routines and recipes that you enjoy, and perspective for the here and now is my passion. Life can feel heavy, but there's so much good to be found. I hope to bring some laughter and joy into what can be the monotonous task of feeding your family as well as levity to the often weighty topic of motherhood.
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recently on the blog
This is so easy. We used mini ice cream sandwiches and had 16 per each layer but if you used regular sized I think you would cut some in half and really only need about 10 per layer. Use either a 9×13 or 10×12 inch pan (we did foil to easy clean up) You […]
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This homemade Chex Mix is salty, crunchy, savory, and wildly addictive. It’s the perfect snack to make ahead for beach trips, road trips, pool days, summer movie nights, or simply keeping in the pantry for hungry kids. I make this every year for our family beach trip. I don’t want a bagel chip anywhere near […]
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This was so delicious and easy! Really, all that needs “cooking” is warming up the pita and the meatballs. The marinated chickpeas are totally optional but add some solid flavor from the marinade + fiber. 🙌🏼 Save this for a low-effort, high-payoff summer meal. If you would rather watch in video form, here’s how I […]
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What people are paying, what they ask for, and how they find help I have been so excited to write this one! I genuinely learned so much and am really thankful for the hundreds of you who reached out to share your experiences. We’re going to get into the nitty gritty and talk about what people […]
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I posted this on Instagram stories after spending the day at the pool with my Aunt Buggie and got so many questions I had to ask Buggie for more details! She wants you to know she adapted this from @thecookierookie by shortcutting the chicken and leaving out the cheese. Recipe here. The beauty is that […]
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With summer travel here, I wanted to share a quick comparison of two popular canvas totes and their different preferred uses: the L.L. Bean Boat and Tote and the Land’s End Canvas Tote. We use both regularly, and each shines in different ways depending on what you need. Also, I LOVE BAGS. Deeply, deeply love […]
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