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.
Camping on the Coast
It was my father who introduced me to the adventure and beauty of nature. Our family vacations were wonderful, but my favorite trips were with my dad. He opened up my heart and soul...
Two Kids Is No Joke: The Challenge of Going from 1 to 2
Someone said something to me once; it stuck with me because it hit me like a ton of bricks one day: Two kids is no joke.
When Amelia was born, my world was turned upside...
A Letter from the Kindergarten Teacher
Dear Parents,
Hi, I’m your child’s teacher. The one you’ve never met -- the one you’ve wondered about, the one you’ve prayed about, and the one you might be worried about.
I know you’re worried and...
SAHM: Legit Ways to Work From Home
"Does anyone know if any legit work-from-home jobs? I'm a stay-at-home-mom but we need some extra income. Anybody have any ideas?"
-- Every mom Facebook group ever.
The truth is that there are legitimate work-from-home employers...
Out with the Old, In with the Bold: Swimwear
Moms, I’ll be honest: I dread swimsuit season after each child. After my first was born in May, I foolishly went to Target in search of a swimsuit just a size or two shy...
Spreading Love Without The Likes
What if I told you that you could give a homeless man one hundred dollars without posting about it on Facebook? What if I told you could help the disabled, feed the hungry, or...
You’re More Than a Test Score: A Letter to My Students
Dear Students,
In a few weeks, you’ll be taking the TCAP. The assessment at the end of the year; the big test. I’ve tried to prepare you. We’ve done months of test-taking practice and discussed study...