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.
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...
Generic vs. Brand Name School Supplies
Have you ever wondered why teachers ask for or recommend a specific brand of school supplies? We’re not just being difficult, demanding, and picky. There’s a rhyme and reason to our suggestions. I hear the...