Autumn Longmire
Hello! I live in La Follette, TN with my family. We live on a big farm with lots of animals and space for the kids to run around. I'm a high school English teacher and I love my job. I'm proud to live and work in Campbell County, which is just a few miles north of the Knoxville area. I have always loved words- that includes learning new languages, speaking, reading, and writing. I usually write about the work-life balance of motherhood because I'm always learning more about what I can and can't handle.
Are You Actually Hungry Or Are You Bored?
I ask my kids this question at least five times a day (per kid) during summer break.
They’re out of school, sleeping in, and then...
The Hidden Skill Every Child Needs (But We Rarely Talk About)
Over the years, both as a mom of three and a teacher, I’ve had the chance to work with children at nearly every stage,...
Winter Storm Ready: Prepare Without Panic
If you remember the COVID toilet paper craze, you probably still have a reflex to overthink emergency prep. I definitely do. The moment weather...
My ‘Thirty-Something’ Mom Regrets (And Rewrites)
Somewhere along the way, my 30s snuck up on me. It’s weird because I still feel young enough to remember the wide-eyed way I...
Too Old For Zara, Too Young For Talbots
Somewhere between my last maternity leave and my kids' first day of school, I looked in the mirror and thought, “What even is this...
Myrtle Beach: Family-Friendly Favorites
We love Myrtle Beach for a variety of reasons. It’s a fairly close beach to drive to from Knoxville, there are so many things...
Knoxville’s Favorite Vacation Hot Spots: Drive In Less Than A Day!
I'm sure many of you have places in mind you'd like to go, but if you're like me, you're constantly googling, "Beaches within driving...