Autumn Longmire
I live in La Follette, TN with my husband Luke and our 3 children: Amelia, Lincoln, and Arthur. I'm a high school 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.
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.
https://giphy.com/gifs/the-office-pam-jenna-fischer-xT77Y0CoGA6Nu24PzW Maybe you've heard of dry shampoo. In case you haven't, dry shampoo is a...
Every Mom Needs Telemedicine
A couple of years ago, I sat down for an interview with Kristen Farley from WATE to give my opinion on telemedicine. This was just before telemedicine had become popular and I had yet...
The Millennial Mom: I’m Living My Best Life
Hey, it’s me, the millennial mom. I was raised by parents who told me “You can be anything you want.” So I did. I became a mother. Millennial moms are a unique bunch. Some...
Girl, No Means No
Although the art of saying no is difficult to master, the art of accepting no is even harder for people. Rachel Hollis is a new and trendy sensation with her motivational book, Girl Wash Your...
Moms Eat Too: 5 Packed and Balanced Lunches
Since back to school season has started, we’ve seen and heard plenty about packed lunch ideas for kids, but here’s a secret: moms eat too! Some of us even like to pack our lunch...