Carly
Originating from England, Carly is proud as downhome punch to call Knoxville her home city now. The UK ain’t got nothing on the colors of an East TN Fall! When she’s not attached to her laptop running her own business, she’s attached instead to her husband and three 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.
Sickness & Kids: Stomach Flu Survival 101
Well, it finally happened.
Last weekend will officially mark the first time that an illness has rampaged through our family home, hitting every single one of us simultaneously.
I still shudder when I think about it.
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Motherhood & Ambition: A Battle of Wills
Confession #4251: For a stay at home mom, I check the local job boards way too much.
Don't get me wrong, I'm honored to be able to stay home during the little years (thousands can't...
“God, please let me keep my baby…”
The words that no parent ever wants to have to utter. Nevertheless I found myself one sunny October afternoon, leaning over my tiny son's crib rails and throwing this exact prayer, this plea, out into...
12 Realistic Resolutions of a Little Years Mom
1. I will stop talking myself out of working out. I will stop pretending my son's ball blew away so I don't have to chase him manically down the street in pursuit of him...
12 Days of Seasonal Service Ideas for Families
Demonstrating love through random acts of kindness... is there really any better way to teach our kids about the Christmas season, a time framed around the importance of giving and compassion? I don't know about...
Making Moves with Two in Tow: Kids in Public & Other Scary Stories…
The first time I went anywhere on my own with both of my kids, it took me approximately 12 minutes to make it from the parking lot to the front door of the building. It's...
Staying Safe & Spooky: 12 Simple Trick or Treating Safety Tips
1. Reflect On This
Consider kitting the kiddos out with reflective badges, tape, or glow sticks to make them more visible to drivers (Mom hint: Target has a dollar section at the front of each...