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  • People would always say to me, “enjoy this time, it goes by so fast”. I think in my mind I heard the advice, but never truly understood it until now. ________ This summer it really started to hit me that “this is it”. These are the years that Jonpaul and I have been talking about, planing for, waiting for. These ARE the good years. The years with our kids that we’ll look back on and remember so fondly. I don’t want to rush them anymore. I don’t want to waste them doing things I don’t love, or stressing about things that don’t matter. _________ This summer was one of the first, in a very long time, that I felt like I really soaked up this precious time. The afternoons at the beach, the late mornings lingering at home in our pjs, the meltdowns and tears, the late night walks for ice cream, the wet towels all over my floor. All of it - the good AND the bad. I soaked up this summer and felt so grateful for this exact moment our family is in. Knowing that it really is all going too fast. ________ Next week, school starts for my crew. I don’t know how I’m going to be as we transition into this new season and new routine - but I’m hoping a little bit of this feeling stays with me. That I can continue to soak up this time, even after these warm summer days have passed. _________ What about you?? What did you soak up this summer? What are you taking with you into the fall? Share with us.... . #mindfulliving #mindfulparenting #intentionalliving #soakingitup #embracingtheseasons #embracingtheseasons #letthembelittle #babiesdontkeep #momlifestyle #summerdays☀️ #motherandson #unitedinmotherhood #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhoodunplugged #mothersofinstagram #momblogger #chicagoblogger #chicagobloggers
  • I stopped at our local farmers market over the weekend and picked up a crazy amount of beautiful fresh blueberries. They were gorgeous. Lillian has been devouring them by the handful. But what I managed to sneak away, I saved for this quick and easy creamy coconut & summer berry popsicle recipe. This is one of my favorite go to recipes for the summer. Only a few ingredients, healthy and so delicious you’ll forget these are actually good for you. ________ Link to the recipe in my bio . #eatgoodfeelgood #eatrealfood #eatlocalgrown #greencitymarket #summerrecipes #popsicles #summerberries #veganrecipes #vegandessert #mindfuleating #food52grams #shareyourtable #kidsinthekitchen #cookingwithkids #chicagofoodblogger #chicagoblogger #summerdessert #eatseasonal
  • Today on the blog I’m sharing something I’ve never talked about before. A little piece of our world that isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. I think I haven’t talked about it before out of fear, or embarrassment. I’m not really sure, to be honest. But I think it’s important that I do. I think the more transparent and open we are about our struggles, worries, or insecurities - the more we give others the permission to do the same. _______ The link to the full article, about some of our struggles with Lillian, is in my bio. I hope even if you’ve never struggled with something similar, you’ll find something that speaks to you too. . #mindfulparenting #sensoryprocessingdisorder #sensoryprocessing #unitedinmotherhood #mothersanddaughters #motherhoodrising #keepingitreal #thestruggleisreal #embracingtheseasons #embracingthejourney #embracingthestruggle #momblogger #momlifestyle #momlife #chicagoblogger
  • We have a #tacotuesday party in our house just about every week - which of course includes a healthy dose of rice and beans. ________ And thanks to my very tiny, but very vocal, food critics over here I think I may have finally made black beans as good as Chipotle (because let’s just be honest, according to my four kids, @chipotle makes everything better 🤣. Can’t win em all 🤦‍♀️) ________ This black bean recipe is a great staple for so many things....soups, tacos, burgers. For sure a recipe to have in your back pocket for #tacotuesday or any night of the week. _________ Link to the recipe in my bio #eatgoodfeelgood #eatrealfood #mindfuleating #tacotuesday🌮 #tacotuesday #blackbeans #blackbeanburger #vegetarianrecipes #whatsforlunch #whatsfordinner #dinnerinspiration #getcooking #food52grams
  • We’ve been in our new space for a few weeks now, and it’s really beginning to feel like HOME. One of my favorite spots is this little room right off of our kitchen. I love the way the sun just pours in ☀️☀️. It makes me so happy. Now YOUR turn, tell us something you love about your home!! . #createaspaceyoulove #createalifeyoulove #intentionalliving #homelife #noplaceidratherbe #momlifestyle #momlife #soakingitup #letthembelittle #babiesdontkeep #cuddlebuddy #cuddlebug #mylittleman #momblogger #chicagoblogger
  • Two sleeping boys means lunch time for this hungry momma. Keeping it simple over here today with a summery quinoa and tomato salad. Light, refreshing and ready to be devoured in peace and quiet 🙏✨ ________ Quinoa and tomato salad - handful of rinsed, dried and torn butter lettuce - one cup of cooked @alterecofoods heirloom quinoa - 4- 5 sliced heirloom tomatoes - and handful of fresh basil, torn Combine all together on a platter and drizzle with basil vinaigrette - basil vinaigrette - 1 shallot - 2 tbsp of white balsamic vinegar - 1 tsp of dijon - 4 tbsp of good quality olive oil - sprinkle of salt/pepper Combine all together in a high speed blender for 30 seconds. Add a handful of freshly chopped basil leaves and blend on for for an additional 15 seconds. - Generously drizzle dressing over tomatoes and quinoa and enjoy! ________ Hope your Wednesday afternoon is turning out as tasty as mine (and that these tired boys sleep for a while!!! 🙏) . #eatgoodfeelgood #eattherainbow #mindfuleating #mindfulliving #cleaneating #cleanrecipes #veganrecipes #whatsforlunch #quinoasalad #quinoarecipes #heirloomtomatoes #summersalads #hungrymomma #naptimehustle #momblogger #chicagoblogger #altereco
  • Creating a kitchen you LOVE to be in (and more importantly cook in!), doesn’t take a kitchen designer or thousands of dollars. It just takes a little thought, planning and organization. ________ For better or worse, because we’ve moved so many times, I’ve had both the pleasure and the challenge of organizing all different types of kitchens. Some big and beautiful, and others....not so much. But either way I found a way to make the space something we loved, and something that worked for us. _______ Today on the blog I’m sharing how I like to organize a kitchen, and how I make it work for us. Whether you’ve been in your kitchen for years, or are just freshly moved in like us, maybe some of these tips will help you “freshen up” your space and create a kitchen you love to be in too. ________ Link to the full blog post in my bio. . 📷 @elizabethgrantphotography #createalifeyoulove #mindfulliving #intentionalliving #kitchenorganization #createaspaceyoulove #kitchengoals #kitchensofinstagram #kitchenlife #ourhappyplace #lovewhereyoulive #homeorganization #homeinspiration #chicagobloggers #chicagoblogger
  • My crew is all over me this week about letting them make ice cream - and I kind of don’t blame them. It is the perfect ice cream weather ☀️🙌. Now we just have to decide on a flavor?! Any requests or suggestions?? I have a few votes over here for “bubblegum” or “Cookie Monster”, but I’m pretty sure that’s not gonna fly 🤦‍♀️. ________ Send me your favorite flavor combos and I’ll try and come up with something fun. In the meantime, here’s an awesome recipe for delicious blackberry and honey ice cream. Link to the full recipe in my bio. . #eatgoodfeelgood #eatrealfood #cookingwithkids #kidsinthekitchen #foodislove #icecreamcone #icecreamlover #icecreamofinsta #icecream #blackberryicecream #blackberries #food52grams #food52 #dessertoftheday #shareyourtable #feedfeed #chicagoblogger #chicagobloggers
I’m Katy, and this is my life


Welcome to Grace in the Crumbs. A space dedicated to finding beauty in the everyday, ordinary, and often times messy moments of our lives. I hope that with whatever mess, whatever crumbs may be lying on your floor, that you find a little grace mixed in there too.

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  • loving her exactly as she is
  • Organizing a kitchen that works
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