Kellie Osler
Kellie received her BA in Psychology from the University of Iowa and stayed around after college instead of returning home to SW Iowa. She went to high school with Mike and they met again downtown after her college graduation. They’re now married and live in rural Riverside with their son Calvin, age 4. She owns Motherly TLC as a birth and postpartum doula, and is an active member of the IC Doulas. When she’s not building her business or chasing her son you can find her making vegan recipes, hunting for deals, volunteering at her bi-monthly eating disorder group, or putting in sweat equity on home remodeling projects. If she had spare time she’d love to write a book, do craft projects like hand decorated birdhouses, volunteer more and curl up to watch a favorite show with a hot cup of tea.
Lazy Cooking 101
My husband is the chef of the family. I’m definitely okay with that. Before meeting him, my idea of cooking was salad and Lean Cuisines. I still love a great salad, but I’ve moved...
Preschool: The New Frontier
It’s here. Back to School madness is here, and for the first time it applies to me! Me?! I’ve entered a new phase of motherhood. He’s officially a little boy, and he’s off to...
Work From Home Hazards
Just as employers have a responsibility to disclose potential work place hazards, I feel you have the right to know the many risks of being a work from home mom. Health and safety hazards...
Theme Party Rescue: 5 Easy Steps to DIY on a Budget
I don’t remember having many themed birthday parties when I was younger. Perhaps I did but I mostly remember asking for a sleep over every year. Maybe there was a campfire. Maybe there was a...
Hell yes, I nap!
When my son was a newborn, I found it almost impossible to “sleep when the baby sleeps.” I tried sometimes. When he was four months old, I took a very early morning job so...
Maybe Next Year
Since my son was only a few months old I’ve fielded the common question, “So when are you going to have another one?” My answer has stayed the same. “Maybe next year,” I say...
Self-Care: It’s Not a Four-Letter Word
Self-care. Maybe you’ve tried it before and it didn’t last. Maybe as a mom this makes you laugh ‘til you pee. “Oh yeah, sure I’ll pencil that right in after the kids are in...