About
Hi! My name is Kat. My sweet husband Jimmy and I have 3 children.
About This Blog
Inspired To Action is all about practically helping moms develop the habits and skills they need to effectively manage their homes and raise children capable of changing the world.
What I Want You To Know About Me
I’m a thirty something mom who loves Jesus, family, music and sports. And business, technology, blogging and just about everything else I run across.
My mission statement:
To pursue Jesus with my whole heart and surrender all that I am and all that I have so that I can be fully used by Him.
To make Jimmy feel loved, cared for and admired.
To have fun with my children and help them grow up to be people who know, deeply love and wholeheartedly serve God.
To live my life in such a way that others are inspired to fully pursue Jesus and desire constant growth in their personal lives.
In my free time (because all stay at home moms have tons of free time), I like to run (I use the word like very loosely) and write about faith, family, music, tech and awesome singers who perform in my living room (It’s a life highlight for a music freak like myself. I had to link to it. Enjoy).
I also enjoy making parenthetical statements.
I adore my husband, I have two beautiful daughters (7 and 5) and a handsome son (3). I get to stay home with my kids….and my husband (he works from home too).
WHAT I DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT ME
Blogging tends to be about showing off the good stuff. If you want to know what I STINK at, here a list of 25 Things (I Don’t Want You To Know) About Me.
AND YOU?
I’d love to learn a bit about you! If you’re so inclined, tell me a little about yourself in the comments – here:
1. Name (or pseudonym)
2. Where are you from?
3. What do you do?
Hi! My name is Kat. Inspired To Action is dedicated to practically helping moms develop the habits and skills they need to effectively manage their homes and raise children who are prepared to change the world.
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Hi I’m Jessica. I’m from the awesome state of Texas. I am a stay at home(school) mom of 4. I am in love with your e-book. I have shared it with my friend and she loves it too! I look forward to reading your new blog. Thanks!
Jessica,
I’m from Texas too, and it IS awesome. I’m so glad you like the ebook and I do hope to see you around here often. I’m sure you have a lot of wisdom to share with us.
That is so neat! I live in the Austin area.
I tend to dabble in a lot of different areas of interest never becoming an expert at one particular thing. But I guess that in itself is helpful.
I hope to be able to contribute something
Hi Kat. I’m Lisa but most online call me by Sisterlisa. I’m from Northern California and I homeschool my four kiddos and run several blogs with my 3 daughters. We also own a new upcoming online business called Pix-O-Sphere Corp.. We’re pretty busy, but very social. ;O) In some spare time I play Legos with my son, Timmy.
Sisterlisa,
Wow! You’re a busy woman! Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself. I look forward to getting to know you.
Hey, Kat! Isn’t it funny…. your first 2 comments are from homeschooling moms of four, and I’m a homeschooling mom of 2 in the process of expanding our family by two more! Crazy… 3 homeschooling moms of 4 in a row.
(That’s the first time I’ve referred to myself as a mom of 4. It is weird.)
I’m in Alabama, but I am not a hick.
I used to be a writer, but that is on hold for now. I’m coming to terms with it slowly.
Sarah,
That IS ironic. I wonder who’s going to break the streak.
I don’t know if I knew that you are from Alabama. We visited there a couple years ago. It was gorgeous.
Hi Kat!
I am a mother of 3 (same ages as your kids), from Colorado. I am an author, speaker and eternal realist! Sorry to say I am not a homeschooling mother (gasp). I know it is just not my calling~ Enjoying your blog/site!
An author? Very cool. Please don’t check my grammar too carefully.
Thanks for breaking the trend. I was beginning to think I need to add a kid and start homeschooling in order to fit in on my own blog.
Hi Kat,
I am putting you back on track. I am a homeschool mom of 4 from Houston, Texas!!! I love your ebook and went through the steps (including buying worship cds – a treat fro me) to get myself going. I can’t wait for this blog to begin.
May G,
This trend is hilarious.
Houston? Jimmy and I lived in The Woodlands for several years and I used to work at KSBJ.
Eat at Pappasitos for me sometime.
My kids and I love KSBJ! Our last kid is an “extra” blessing from God. He is our third “last” kid as my husband puts it.
oops, sorry, that was meant to be posted as a reply to the last post. It’s late and I need to go to bed….
Hi Y’all,
I’m thrilled to be joining you from Canada and only hope I’ll be able to
contribute regularly. Kat, I used lots of tips from your e-book in a recent
workshop I helped with at our church on rejuvenation.
I’m a publicschooler of 80 teenagers and homeschooler of 2 (2.5 and 8 months! )
I returned to school (work) this week with mixed emotions and hope that participating in your blog will be an encouragement for me and others like
me who struggle with working outside the home.
God has placed in my Titus 2:5 as well as Prov 31 and I pray for balance
every day.
Blessings,
P
Pamela,
Nice to meet you! Canada, that’s where Jimmy and I went on our honeymoon. Banff. It. Was. Gorgeous.
Hi Kat,
I’m a transplanted Yankee, living in Hong Kong right now. I downloaded your e-book and have really enjoyed reading it. My favorite thing is that you appear “real”. Your honesty is refreshing, and I can relate to an imperfect role model.
By the way, when we were in the states, I was a homeschooling mom of 4, but now I’m an international school mom of 4, lol.
Deanne, way over here on the other side of the world
Deanne,
Hong Kong! Very, very cool. Do you have a blog? I’d love to read about your life abroad.
Hi! I’m Tiffany – mommy to two boys (4 & 2 1/2) and one girl
Let’s try this again…I got interrupted by a 2 year old who wants a tubby & a 7 month old who is tired of her swing
I’m Tiffany – mommy to two boys (4 & 2 1/2) and one girl (7 months). We are from a small community in Kansas. I came across your blog from a link on another blog & I am VERY excited about it! Thank you so much for the free e-book. I’m printing it today!
Ha – I know all about those interruptions. It’s nice to meet you Tiffany!
Hi! My name is Brianna. But you all can call me Bria (‘cuz that’s what my friends call me). =) I live in a small town in northeastern Ohio, where the cows moo loudly and the amish drive their buggies on the street in front of my house all day long. It’s really beautiful here. I am stay-home-mom to two beautiful daughters, ages 8 and 5. I send my oldest to public school on the bus everyday and take my five-year-old to preschool three times a week, but I greatly admire those of you whom God has called to homeschooling. (Sorry — guess I don’t fit the main mold here. — pretty true of my whole life, actually.) I also love to write and am working on a blog while figuring out how to be the mom, wife, woman that God has called me to be.
Bria – I’m not a homeschooler, so I guess I don’t fit the main mold here either!
I just saw this part of your blog, so though I already commented elsewhere, I thought I would say a bit more. I live in Central Illinois (just for a year and a half so far–originally from the East coast–we’re still adjusting to our new life and location!). And I have three kids–all girls–that are 3 1/2, 2, and 3 mos. So life stays busy!
And fun! At least most days! My husband is an asst. pastor at our church (the reason for our move), and I’m a stay-at-home mom. So thanks for the new blog!
Welcome aboard Erika!!!
Hi! I am Heather and and I am a proud SAHM of 4 beautiful little girls ages 6, 5, 3 and 18 months. I love your e-book and I have VERY slowly started incorporating your steps it into my mornings. I am working on a post about my morning routines and I will include a link to your blog. Thanks!
Welcome Heather!
Thanks for the link. I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog…so many great ideas, recipes and inspirations. Thanks!
-Kat
Julie
Tampa, FL
I am a licensed family home childcare provider. I have 4 beautiful daughters ages 19, 17, 14, & 4. I have been married to Patrick for 20 yrs in March:)
I am so encouraged by your e-book and blog. Thank you:)
Julie,
You’re quite welcome! 3 teenage girls and one 4 year old girl? I can barely handle the drama in my house and I only have 2 girls. You deserve some sort of badge or something.
I’m Jennifer from a small town in Missouri. I have two kids. Almost 11 and 7. Mine do go to public school and I run a small in home daycare for teachers. I have 4 kids that I care for during the day….ages 3, 2, 2, and 9 mos. I’ve been happily married to a wonderful man for 11 years. I am excited about the possibilities before me as I follow your blog and grow to be a better woman, mother, and wife of great faith and love for the Lord.
Jennifer,
We just went on vacation to Missouri over the holidays. Loved it!
3, 2, 2, and 9 months. Whew. That makes me tired just thinking about it. And then to adjust to such a different age group with your own children after school. I’m way impressed.
I hope all those possibilities you dream of become a very present reality.
-Kat
Hi, I’m Sherice.
We love each other and the Lord and are looking forward to what His master plan is for our lives!
My family and I live in Southern York County of Pennsylvania. I am a new stay at home mom with 2 girls, 2 and 6 mo. My husband is a minister and we in the beginning stages of planting a church among many other things. We live my in-laws and my husband’s other 3 siblings. It’s a full house will all 9 of us and our 2 dogs
Hi Sherice! A 2 year old and a 6 month old and a house of 9! I’m sure you have quite the busy life. Thank for taking the time to introduce yourself!
I don’t seem to fit the mold of most of your audience but that’s okay with me. Hi, I’m Mary from Indiana. I’m 42 yrs old and the mother of a 14 year old boy. My husband and I will celebrate our 29th anniversary this year. I have worked as an accountant for the same commercial broadcasting (radio/tv) for 21 years (this month!). Life seems pretty chaotic these days and I’ve never seemed to get this whole motherhood thing figured out. I’m hoping to get it right these next few years so that we can all enjoy the high school years together before my son takes off for college.
That should be, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year. We were young, but not THAT young!
Mary,
I’m so glad you took the time to introduce yourself! There’s no mold here. Just a group of women who want to be great moms.
It seems as though you are a wonderfully faithful woman. Married for 20 years and working at the same business for 21 years. That’s amazing. Congrats! You’re a great example for your son.
Hello Kat,
Greetings from Houston. I stumbled upon your blog and I am so encouraged by your family, your love for God and the desire for the same for your children. Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful e-book! I know your book was written for wives and mothers. I’m not married yet but I have 21 little ones (I’m a teacher!) Your book has helped me get started with a morning routine to take care of myself and to pray for all my kiddos. Thanks so much!
Hi Monica!
Your students are very privileged to have such a wonderful and dedicated teacher. Thanks so much for introducing yourself. I hope to see you around here often.
Kat
Hi Kat – I’ve commented before on your other blog, but thought I’d leave a comment here too. I live in beautiful Durban, South Africa with my husband, new baby (4 month old boy) and two crazy dogs. We are church planters who are starting a church (from scratch!) in August. I was a children’s pastor for 10 years before now being a stay-at-home mom (who helps her husband with the new church). Oh, before moving to Africa we hailed from Memphis, TN.
I’m from Minnesota, from a small town west of the Twin Cities. I have two grown sons and a 15-year-old daughter and two and 8/9 grandkids. (The first grandmother to comment by the looks of things.) My husband and I will celebrate our 30th anniversary in a month. I work in a very quiet office with time to surf the web, circumspectly.
Google recommended your blog, based on the others I follow. Your postings on Mission Statements have really intrigued me. I worked on one a few years ago, but the books I used to give me direction were not Christian and thus not very helpful. I still struggle with purpose and have no idea what my passions are. Prayer, especially for my family. I suppose is one. I look forward to checking out your postings in that area too.
BTW-I did homeschool my sons. My daughter, Miss Social Butterfly, needed to be around others.
They call me ‘Linny’
I’m FROM Oklahoma; I currently find myself in California (Visalia, that is)
I am a wife, mom, conversationalist, digital scrapbooker, blogger (http://linnybest.com)…@linny on twitter …o and linnybest on words with friends…ha!…and I love reading other Mom’s blogs and getting inspired to be everything I want to be as a Wife, a Mom, a friend, a Christ-follower.
Hey there. I’m from Melbourne, Australia. My friend found your blog and sent me the link. I must say its just what I needed – a little inspiration. I have 3 boys, 4, 2 and 10 weeks old. We have just started our own business (my husband’s) and also embarking on renovations so things here are pretty crazy and I am always in need of encouragement with my Christian walk – especially because I want my kids to desire a relationship with Christ. Thanks for sharing!
Well, I am Jesica, yep, with on ‘s’. I live in the Flathead Valley of northwest Montana, in a little town on the shore of Flathead lake. I do all sorts of things, but most of my time is spent caring for my sweet son and loving my handsome hubby. I have the good fortune to be a SAHM – so I volunteer @ bigskybiblecamp.org and try to find other ways too have some adult conversation while using the gifts God has given me. I am so glad that I found your site because I am in dire need of a little help on how to be a mom and a passionate Christ-follower! It is so nice to meet you.
I’m Lisa, and I’m a 28 year old SAHM to oh-so-cute Oliver! We live in beautiful North Georgia, where we will never leave, because everywhere else gets too hot or too cold! I have been married to my high school sweet heart for six years, and we’ll be celebrating seven years this August. My husband Levi works for a flexible company that allows him to work from home three days a week! It is so amazing to be able to spend all my time with my family!! God is so good.
I am so blessed to have stumbled upon your sites, Kat! God is using you in big ways…keep it up!
My friend emailed me your site today…and I must say, she knows me well. I think your words are speaking to my heart…and the Holy Spirit is working in me to make some changes.
I’m Annette. Wife and mom. I love living in rural PA with my husband, 3 yo daughter, and 1 yo son. Derek and I have been married for nearly seven years. I enjoy lots of things like reading, crafts (for my preschooler and me), and just time with the family. I don’t enjoy when yelling comes from my mouth in the form of “discipline” or snippy comments to my husband…but they happen.
Thank you for a place to be encouraged and to grow.
Hi!! I found your site this week and am just getting a chance to comment!! I’m Kristi (hi!!). I’m from central Ohio. I’m a mom to 2 boys (Max is 2 and 1/2 and Jake just turned 1) and due in October with baby #3!!! I stay at home during the week with them and work full time on weekends night shift as a pharmacist at a local hospital. The way I see it it’s the best of both worlds!!
I’m in desperate need of this blog (and your ebook…thank you!!) and so excited to find a community of like minded women!!! The first trimester of this pregnancy is making it tough to wake early, but I’m excited to live purposefully and get it together!!!
Forgot to mention my wonderful supportive husband Jason!!! (I’ve worked all night).
I also blog (when I can), a wanna be scrapbooker, gardener, (and attempting to be a better wife, mom, and homemaker).
Hi Kat! My name is Meagan and I live in Texas, although I was born and raised in Washington state. My amazing husband and I have been married for 13 years and we have 3 great kiddos – ages 10, 7, and 5. I am able to stay at home with my family and I am so thankful for that.
I heard about your ebook on a blog, although I cannot for the life of me remember which one it was. I downloaded and printed your ebook and have been so blessed by it. It is exactly what I needed. The last 5 days I have set my alarm for 6:00am and rolled out of bed right away to spend some time with the Lord…no excuses! I tend to be a hit the snooze 10 times kind of gal.
When I was reading through one of your posts last week I came upon something you said that really hit home…”What’s your dream? Imagine a scenario. And when your alarm goes off, remember that no amount of sleep or warmth will make that scenario a reality.” I will never become the wife and mother I desire to be by staying in bed to catch a few extra winks. I need that time to spend with my Savior because if I don’t do it first thing in the morning, it is highly unlikely it will happen once the busyness of the day kicks in…sad, but true.
Thanks so much for your insight and encouragement!
I’m Amanda, and I have 2 sweet boys, 4 and 2. My husband and I are in the process of planting a church in Kansas City- it is a wild ride, but so fun! I am excited to process through my mornings and try to find some more structure! thanks for your ideas!
hey kat! annalea from central illinois here. wife to jesse, stay at home mama to a 5yo boy, a 3yo girl and a 4mo bundle of baby boy. lovin’ the blog so far. thanks for sharing your heart and God-given wisdom!
Wow, Kat – I must say I don’t think I fit any categories of your other commenters, except I am so glad I found your blog. I’m Melissa, 42, Indiana, wishing I stayed at home, but don’t. When I am home, I’m so glad to be there with my husband, (who happens to be an alcoholic, but I’m praying every day that God will change that,) two kiddos, 14 & 12, we have a 19 y-o (my stepdaughter) away at college, and a fantastic dog. I work, love to blog, go on mission trips, craft, bake and cook, garden.
Your statement in your mission that you want to have your husband feel “loved, cared for and admired” really hit a cord with me. I want that for my husband as well, but it isn’t going very well at the moment. I know God has a different plan for us, and He already knows the outcome. Meanwhile, I strive to follow Jesus, and be His hands and feet to my family and my church. I hope to do a bettter job of that, and to be faithful while I wait upon the Lord. Thanks for a Fantastic blog!
Hi Melissa…another 42 year old hoosier girl! Love it! I just wanted to say ‘hang in there’. I grew up with an alcoholic father and have been married to my husband, who was diagnosed with a mental illness in 2002, for almost 20 years. I know where you are coming from. I too struggle with being the wife God would want me to be because it’s hard to support, submit to and (some days) even like someone whose behaviors you can’t accept or understand. We are all in this together!
First, I want to say THANK YOU for this website!!! Also, thank you for the Maximize Your Mornings eBook and for making it free! I printed it yesterday and am putting it into action on Monday morning.
1. Name (or pseudonym)
2. Where are you from?
3. What do you do?
My name is Liz…I’ll be 30 at the end of June. Today is my 5 year anniversary with my husband!! (http://www.housekeepinginprogress.com/2010/04/happy-anniversary-honey.html) We have two children, a 3year old boy and 3.5 month old baby girl. I have struggled with being the homemaker/wife/mother that God wants me to be. I’m new in Christ (just over 5 years) and still have LOTS to learn. Just recently I’ve become more motivated to letting Him influence my entire life.
Thankful to have found your blog and feel God led me here for a reason! I will be 30 in a few months, and I am a stay at home mom with an (almost) 3 year old daughter and a (just turned) 1 year old son. I always wanted to be in this place (married and staying home with babies) but am struggling with the reality that it is not often glamorous or easy! God has been nudging me to realize I need to turn my days around to focus on Him! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and inspiration in this blog!
Kat–
you have always been one of my heroes! from 9th grade choir to graduation, you lit up my day and gave me the strength to learn about religion and the better side of life. You have quite the folllowing here, and your blog is fabulous. Now that I am a new mom–certainly without the patience to home school or stay at home–I will do my best with your helpful hints. You continue to be my hero every day. Bless you and your family, and we need to get together on some trip between here and there; it really isn’t that far.(semicolon used just for you!)
Melissa
. I’m a Jesus lover, sin hater, wife of the most amazing breakfast cook, husband and father.
Long Island, NY – looking to relocate (any suggestions?)
I am a full time child wrangler, ages 4, 2 1/2 and 1. (aka stay at home mom). I also blog, and am working on a few other projects (in all my spare time as well
I have no idea how I came across your blog here, but I’m already inspired to action! I’ll be catching up on lots of old posts here, looks like some real practical, helpful stuff…and I can use all the help I can get.
Hey there- My name is Kristina. I live in a SMALL community in south Georgia. My friend Karen emailed me your link to the Husband and Children Prayer Calendars (LOVE THEM!!!) I have a 4 year old, girl, with dreams of at least one more
We are planning on homeschooling her. I am a stay at home mom/ Photographer (www.kkesslerphotography.com)
I have just started reading your blog, but am LOVIN’ it so far! You rock!!
God is Good!
Kristina
Hi Kat,
I live in Vancouver, Canada and am a mother of two great kids who are my biggest teachers. My son is 7, my daughter 5. I am a medical doctor, life coach, writer and seeker of Truth. I recognize and respect Jesus as an enlightened master, but am not Christian – I believe there are many paths to realizing our Divinity. So I dig reading about you going for it and being authentically you in walking your path. I’ve really enjoyed finding your site. And for the record, I think this motherhood stuff is waaaaaaay harder than pre-med, medical school and residency combined. At least with 36 hrs on call straight, you got to go home the next day at 6 pm to sleep! Try that with a newborn – not! Thanks again and I’ve already shared a few blogs with colleagues and sister-women friends.