I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen

And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy

By: Kate Strickler

Narrated by: Kate Strickler

In a social-media saturated world, it's all too easy to see the shiny lives of others and find your own less than lustrous. And while most women won't admit they're unhappy, they will tell you they just wish. "I love my life! I just wish ____." After ten-plus years of professional life online, Kate Strickler, founder of Naptime Kitchen, has experienced the many ways we see a life on the other side of the screen—and wish it were our own.

Setting out to fight the lie that what she had wasn't enough, Kate discovered simple perspective shifts that ultimately helped her fall in love with the life she already had. Here she shares the small changes you can make that add up to a whole new outlook on life. With her trademark real-life tips and life hacks mixed with humor and stories she's never shared before, Kate helps you identify and dismantle ten lies about relationships, money, time, and home life. As you discover how to live and mother in ways that work for you and your family, you'll stop just wishing your life away—and begin to truly enjoy the one you already have.

©2025 Naptime Kitchen, LLC (P)2025 Christian Audio

this book is therapy.

I genuinely loved this book. It was a quick easy listen and was so relatable. I honestly believe every woman should read this book!

I cannot get enough

Kate nailed every word of this. She spoke to me personally through this. I have gained so much for your words of wisdom and truly thank you for writing this book. It’s so nice I bought it twice, after listening to it on audio, I ordered a hard copy. I can’t wait to go back through it and take it to heart all over again.

I have never felt more heard and seen.

I love Kate so much prior to listening to this book. Now, I feel as though she is a friend I want to have sitting at my kitchen table. Her words are beautiful and her take on things is delighting. Thank you for this book and Kate Strickler. May it reach all those it needs to and beyond. She is going to change the world with this one.

What I needed to read

Like a hug from a friend, this book is what I needed to read in this season of life.

Great for all ages

This book was delightful, challenging, deep, real, light, fun and, at times, very hard! What you had to say mattered to me.

I turned 80 this year. It could be my last year or I might have time to be able to complete another 6 half-marathons raising money for St Jude, enjoying the journey more each year. It's been quite a ride. 57 years of marriage, the loss of my first born to cancer, precious children and grandchildren. So much to remember to be grateful for.

Thank you for the reminder to say "thank you" more often!