Hey, Friends! My name is Katie and I’m glad you’re here! I’m going to be completely honest right off the bat and tell you I have no clue what I’m doing. But wait! Don’t tune me out quite yet. Let me explain.

I’m not the best mom, wife, homemaker, teacher, or Christian and I’ll never claim to be. I’m average at a lot of things and perhaps above average at a few things, but I pretty much feel like a hot mess half the time.

I’ve wanted to blog for years and I’m just now getting around to doing it. I could make the excuse that I was too busy or it just wasn’t the right time, but the truth is, I was afraid.

I struggle with self doubt (clearly) and a bit of anxiety time to time. I’m striving to conquer the fears that I’ve allowed to hinder me from tackling new challenges in the past, and trusting God as I find my worth in Him.

Writing has always helped me make sense of my life. I enjoy sharing the small and seemingly insignificant details of my experiences with others. Oddly enough, the small details of life are often the ones we can learn the most from if we pay attention. My hope is that as I share bits and pieces of my everyday life with you, even the parts that force me to be vulnerable, we can learn and grow together.

So, what’s with the name, Grit n Giggles?

It’s pretty simple, really (and I’ll talk a lot more about it later) but if you haven’t noticed already, life can be tough! It throws curveballs left and right and it takes grit to hang in there and make the most of it!

GRIT: courage and resolve

I don’t know about you, but I NEED to grow in grit. Grit is what will keep us working towards our goals even when we feel like quitting. I’m here to share ways I’m growing in grit, and to encourage you to do the same! I may not be able to tell you “how” to reach your personal goals but I do know how to cheer you on during the process!

GIGGLE: a light, silly laugh

Life is too short to not spend a good majority of it laughing! I truly believe that. I was given the nickname Giggle Box as a child because of my constant giggling, and not much has changed since then. I’ll be sharing stories and little life moments that make me giggle, and would love to connect with you and hear your stories as well!

Through it all (the grit and the giggles) I want to be a person who brings hope, motivation, and lightheartedness to everyday life.