Autumn Longmire
I live in La Follette, TN with my husband Luke and our 3 children: Amelia (8), Lincoln (3), and Arthur (newborn). I'm a kindergarten teacher in the public school system and I absolutely love what I do. I'm very passionate about education and the well-being of children all over the world. I like to write about my experiences as both a mother and a teacher. Balancing both is really tricky, and I'm still getting the hang of it. My husband, who I truly believe is the world's best father, is an auctioneer at his family business Longmire Realty & Auction Co. While we love our jobs, we value family time the most. We spend a lot of time outdoors and love to go camping all over the east coast.
Therapy is Not a Bad Word
Because I am a teacher, I have been to many IEP meetings. I’ve sat at the table, expressed concerns, and listened thoughtfully to results and opinions of professionals. However this IEP meeting was different. This time,...
To Grandmother’s House We Go
I really love the holiday season. I love everything about it. Ever since my sister and I were little, I remember snow days with hot chocolate, opening a gift on Christmas Eve, the hustle,...
A Love Letter To My Oldest
When you were born, you were my world. You consumed every part of my heart in ways I didn’t know were possible. You were my learning curve. Through you, I learned how to juggle...
Camping in the Smokies: Destination Dollywood
Pigeon Forge is our favorite vacation spot for many reasons, but the best thing about it is the short and easy distance from Knoxville. I love that we can take the family on a...
Goodbye Classroom Clipchart
Teaching is often like parenting; each classroom is unique, with its own atmosphere, guidelines, and expectations. But all classrooms have one common goal: Leading children to success. When we consider this, it’s important to...
Were You Trying?
I was making small talk at a grocery store in Knoxville. I stood there with my two children -- one boy, one girl. My pregnancy was acknowledged, and as I stood beaming, the woman...
5 Reasons to Love Mox Shoes
There are two things I look for in a shoe: comfort and versatility. Mox Shoes has given me both and I am so excited to share them with you!
If you aren't familiar with Mox...
Summer Science: Growing Butterflies
Moms, you’ll do a lot of really great things this summer. I’m sure most of you have a bucket list full of swimming lessons, camp, and outdoor fun. I’m here to challenge you to...
College for Free in Tennessee: How to Get Started
Did you know that Tennessee has a mission to equip 55% of Tennesseans with a college degree by 2025? This mission is called Drive to 55 and encompasses the Tennessee Promise and the Tennessee...
Grandmas and Their Babies
What’s it like to love, love, and then love again, just as deeply three generations later? I don’t know -- ask a grandma.
When I was a young girl I was blessed to grow up...
The Gift of Grit
When I was a little girl, I remember my mom telling me, "You can do hard things." I carried that with me through adolescence and adulthood as I learned to be resilient and persevere...
Dry Shampoo: A How-To Guide
Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by a defective alarm clock, a chaotic morning, or just flat-out exhaustion.
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Maybe you've heard of dry shampoo. In case you haven't, dry shampoo is a...