Julia Corder
Hi there! I'm Julia, mom to one year old Will and wife to Zach. I'm a graduate of and advisor at Lincoln Memorial University in Knoxville, and I love my job even if it does get a little crazy sometimes working full time and being a mom! I love Jesus, coffee, reading, going to the beach, and adventuring.
Normalize A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving
Did you know you don't have to eat turkey for Thanksgiving? That's right, I said it. I was on the phone with my mom and sisters quite a bit the last couple of weeks...
Y’all Ain’t From Around Here, Are You?
If you recently moved to East Tennessee from California, New York, Chicago, Seattle, etc., this post is for you. Consider this a brief cultural guide to moving to our area. I feel pretty qualified...
What’s On My Sam’s Club Shopping List
Shopping at bulk warehouse stores can be a blessing or a curse. On the one hand, you can get things in a quality and quantity that you can't get elsewhere. On the other hand,...
Your Arms Are Strong And Your Legs Are Strong: A C-Section Story
A little over a year ago, I wrote this post, outlining how my first labor was unmedicated and relatively easy, and how I hoped my second would be similar. Well y'all, it literally could...
A Day In Downtown Knoxville With Kids
There are tons of things to do in downtown Knoxville, and many of those things are great for kids! But if you want to make plans for just one day, here's what my sister...
Family Fun: Sheep Shearing Day at the Museum of Appalachia
I recently visited the Museum of Appalachia; it had been several years since I had last been, which is why, when I saw they had their annual sheep shearing days coming up and tickets...
Our Personal Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
From four months to age four, my oldest son went to a great daycare. They poured so much time and effort into his development and learning. But when my second son was born last...