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!
10 Must-Haves for New Mamas
There is seemingly no end to the Pinterest lists of what you need for a baby. (I know I pinned most of them!) Those...
Her First Friend
Their friendship is sometimes a one-sided affair. Our sweet girl smothers her with affection, climbs on her and uses her as a pillow. Meanwhile,...
Party of Three
Emily Post may have written the book on etiquette, but she didn’t include a chapter on dining out with a baby. Trust me, I...
Stroller Solidarity
We lock eyes despite the Christmas crowds at West Town Mall. We smile at each other because we know. We know that if we...
TV is Bad for Kids (But That’s Not Stopping Me)
Against the advice of our pediatrician and countless studies, we let our 18-month-old daughter watch television. (Insert dramatic TV music here.) It’s not a...
My Fear–Her Fear?
My heart is thumping in my chest, I feel clammy. I want to drop to the ground and hold on for dear life, but...
Working 9 to 5: When It’s Not Your Reality
See all those families at the park/festival/mall on weekends? Chances are I’m flying solo with baby in tow. It’s not by choice, but my...