Beth Wilkin-Waldmann
I’m a former TV news producer turned stay-at-home mom to my daughter Madeline and son Bennett. While I may stay at home, Madeline, Bennett and I are always on the go exploring Knoxville and making new friends. I'm a coffee addict, book lover, fashion-phile, occasional cook and bargain hunter. My guilty pleasures include Pinterest and bad reality TV. I believe a sense of humor is an essential survival skill. And--lucky me--my funny husband Andy always keeps me laughing. Follow me on Knoxville Moms as I chronicle this challenging and rewarding adventure we call motherhood!
Face-to-Face Mom Shaming
Her disapproving look was hard to miss. Her gesture made it clear she was talking about my child. Even the noise of a busy restaurant couldn’t drown out her words, “THIS is what I’m...
Preschool Panic
My heart was racing and my mind was on overdrive. Would I be able to find the right preschool for my daughter? Would I have to sleep in my car to guarantee she got...
The Ultimate Babysitter Checklist
Date night is really happening. You’re dressed and ready to go. The babysitter is here. You have actual plans. Now comes the long list of instructions and suggestions before you even walk out the...
Holiday Tipping Guide
Aunts, cousins, grandparents, spouses and, of course, the kids! It seems like the list of people on our “nice” list rivals Santa’s. Adding to that already long list of people to buy presents for...
Raising a Mama’s Boy
His pudgy fingers wrap themselves around my strands of hair, hold on tightly and pull. It’s nearly impossible to pry those surprisingly strong little fingers off. It’s also nearly impossible to pry Bennett away...
For a Mom with Kids
The note written in scribbled Sharpie said “For a Mom with Kids.” I stared in surprise at the card the barista handed over to me -- a sweet soul had downed ten coffee drinks...
Tangle of Emotions
The instant my husband and I found out our first child would be a daughter, I began imagining what she would look like and be like. It was a given that her middle name...