Caitland
I'm a native Knoxvillian. When I'm not working full-time during the week, I'm spending quality time with my kids my wonderful husband and college sweetheart of 10 years. When I can find time for myself, I love to dig into a book or binge watch something on Netflix. And let's face it, I'm also a huge fan of shopping.
The Four-Letter Word My Daughter Won’t Hear Me Say
This morning you watched me get ready for work, as I marched around the room in my bra and panties, trying on outfit after...
My Conscience is Clean (but My House is Not)
I can't tell you the last time I cleaned my toilet or shower, scrubbed the kitchen floor with something other than a single Lysol...
The Baby Box Co. for New Moms {Giveaway}
For 75 years, Finland's expectant mothers have been given a Baby Box by the state that serves as a starter kit for their new...
Making the Grade: Self-Reflection in Parenting
If you could grade yourself as a parent, what grade would you give yourself? Most days, I would probably give myself a B-. I’m...
What to Expect When You’re Expecting…and Job Hunting
Well over 100 job applications submitted. At least seven in-person interviews. Six roundtrip drives from Charleston, SC to Knoxville, TN (12 hours roundtrip, in...
Being a “Good” Mom Made Me a Bad Friend
I'm not saying I was the kind of mother who refused to leave my child's side to spend time with friends...in some ways, that...
A Dad’s Perspective: Two to Tango, One to Raise our Daughter
This post was written by Nick Orlicz, Caitland's husband. The age old expression “It takes two to tango,” I have learned, applies to creating...