About Kate

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Kate lives curiously and dreams big, writing plans into action at home and for her passion projects. She and her family currently live in Oklahoma after spending all of 2018 traveling the United States in a travel trailer.

Kate is a Simplicity Parenting Family Life Coach, a humanities professor and a writer of both academic and lifestyle publications. She is also the host of the Streamlined Motherhood Podcast and co-founder of Cohesive Home, a community for families seeking to live intentionally and by their values. Kate is the co-host of the highly rated Cohesive Home Podcast, which tackles such topics as family adventures, minimalism, intentional parenting, simple home design, and homeschooling.

Kate is available for speaking at small groups, conferences, and seminars and can also offer custom Simplicity Parenting group classes. Please reach out for more information and pricing.

Email thestreamlinedlife (dot) com for collaborations, podcast interviews, speaking engagements, features, and more.

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Kate’s Publications and Features

MARCH 2018 | Metro Family Magazine | 5 Steps to a Happy Road Trip with Kids

FEBRUARY 2018 | Guest on the Muse and the Catalyst Podcast | Episode 27: Nomadic Family Dreams and Living Intentionally with Kate Saffle

MAY 2017 | Kate’s story featured in “The Weekend Effect: The Life Changing Benefits of Taking Time Off and Challenging the Cult of Overwork” by Katrina Onstad

MARCH 2017 | Metro Family Magazine | Parenthood Simplified: Spring Clean Your Calendar

FEBRUARY 2017 | Metro Family Magazine | Parenthood Simplified: 8 Family Friendly Books to Jumpstart Your Simplicity Journey

JANUARY 2017 | Metro Family Magazine | Parenthood Simplified: 5 Ways to Add A Little Danish Hygge to Your Home (monthly column)

DECEMBER 2016 | Metro Family Magazine | Parenthood Simplified: Family Goal-Setting for the New Year (monthly column)

NOVEMBER 2016 | Metro Family Magazine | Parenthood Simplified: Tips for a Tech-Free Holiday Season (monthly column)

OCTOBER 2016 | Metro Family Magazine | Parenthood Simplified: 5 Steps to Simplifying Kids’ Spaces Before the Holidays (monthly column)

SEPTEMBER 2016 | Metro Family Magazine | Parenthood Simplified: 6 Keys of Contentment for Cultivating a Happier Family Home (monthly column)

AUGUST 2016 | Metro Family Magazine | Parenthood Simplified: Family Connection in Fall Craziness (monthly column)

JUNE 2016 | Cohesive Home | How To Uncomplicate Your Home and Life

JUNE 2016 | Family Trails | Our Story: Starved Rock State Park

MAY 2016 | Cohesive Home | How Owning a Small Family House and Traveling Reflects Our Family’s Values

APRIL 2016 | Cohesive Home | The Joy of Less | REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

APRIL 2016 | Miss Minimalist | Real Life Minimalist: Kate