Carly
Originating from England, Carly is proud as downhome punch to call Knoxville her home city now. London ain’t got nothing on the colors of an East TN Fall! When she’s not attached to her laptop jotting down whatever random and periodically inspiring thoughts that mosey her way, she’s attached instead to her husband and (almost 2!) kids, all of whom make her life a joy and a hoot day after day. She loves the outdoors, loves a bargain (who doesn’t?) and is thrilled to be a part of the KMB team. Follow more of Carly’s mama musings and adventures at her blog The Blossoming Bump.
Back from the Brink: A Tale of Post Quarantine Screen Time
Like many of you reading this, our family has recently navigated the uncharted waters of societal lock down. I'll be honest: I didn't see that one coming, 2020. Like many of you, we've found...
10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues (with kids!)
Those pesky winter blues can set in for us the moment the Christmas tree hits the inside of its storage box, so long ago, we decided to be proactive in how we handled those...
10 Easy Ways To Be Present This Christmas
We all know how it goes; the season starts off strong with well-intentioned plans and oodles of energy. Then, come post-Thanksgiving, the omph is dwindling and the lists are piling up.
Even in our house,...
What Is “Momfidence” and Do They Sell It at Target?!
The idea for this post came to me one evening as I stood hunkered over the kitchen sink, stealing the last three bites of ice cream from the tub before my kids could discover...
10 Inspiring YouTube Channels for Young Kids
Looking for an inspiring and educational YouTube channel for your kids to watch? Here are some of my family's favorites:
Koo Koo Kanga Roo - A super fun channel full of wacky (and unbelievably catchy!)...
Homeschool to Travel: The Adventure Begins?
As my oldest edges towards kindergarten this fall, we've found ourselves flip-flopping regarding all of the options available for educating our kids. In the age of the internet, there's no doubt that the world...
Power of Produce (PoP): Knoxville’s Newest FREE Healthy Eating Kids’ Club
A few weeks ago, towards the end of April, farmers' market season came to bloom in the Knoxville area. Along with it was a new experience, geared primarily at children (though it truly promotes...
So, What the Heck Should I Feed my Kids?!
Today's parenting world differs in many ways from that which my mother experienced. Granted, life and motherhood in the Western world tends to shifts with each generation no matter what. Nowadays though, the presence...
How Debt Free REALLY Feels
This was a big ol' week in our household.
My husband received the promotion he's been working towards for the last several years, we finally paid off the last debt outside of our mortgage, and...
New {Homeschool} Kid on the Block
That time of year is creeping ever closer. The buds are showing up on tree branches, the snow has melted away, the days and nights are getting milder...and enrollment season is just about upon...
I’m a Social Media Mom
As far as the social issues of our era go, I'm pretty sure at this point that the integration (or lack thereof) of social media and family life is one of the hottest topics...
True Confession: I Don’t Know How to Dress for my Age
Age and change tend to creep up on you I find. It doesn't seem but a moment ago that I could strut with confidence on a night out or shop with sheer enjoyment as...