Haley McManigal
Hi there, I’m Haley, a middle-aged-momma to Lukas, Laney, and wife to Dan. We live in northeast Knoxville with our boston terrier Ali and cat Maxi. I was born and raised in east Tennessee and I love Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains so much, I can’t imagine living anywhere else! I am happiest when I’m reading, writing, exploring, and making things. When I’m not here, you’ll find me sharing my thoughts about creativity and facing fear on my blog.
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
I've been in a baking dry spell for several months, so I decided to make some sweet St. Patrick's Day cupcakes. This was just as good an excuse as any, and it was something...
Daily Notes To My Future Self
A few months ago, I purchased a wedding gift for my brother and his fiancé. It was a small, leatherbound book filled with blank pages. The purpose of this book was for them, as...
The Perfect Holiday Cake
With the holidays fast approaching, it is always a good idea to have a go-to dessert for parties and events and dinners. My favorite is, of course, cake. Over the years, I’ve made countless...
Jealous Much?
I like to think I’m not a very jealous person. Most of the time, I am happy to celebrate others' successes and support their accomplishments and goals and opportunities. I know how important this...
Spotlight on Wesley House Community Center
On any given day at the Wesley House Community Center, you will find children laughing, playing, learning, and having fun. The atmosphere is upbeat, easy and inclusive. The kids joke around with their counselors...
10 Little Things That Bring Big Joy
I’m at that stage of life and motherhood where it’s usually all about everyone else and rarely about me. I have a four-year-old and a 10-month-old, and most of my time is spent catering...
From One to Two
I didn't know how I'd love you too, but I do. I didn't lose any love for the first, my heart just expanded to hold you both. Everything is just a little bit easier this...