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.
Things I Learned From My First Yard Sale
Last fall, we had our first yard sale. We had recently moved to a new neighborhood where they hold a neighborhood-wide sale twice a year. It's great because the neighborhood draws more interested people...
5 Twists On Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday: It's as American as baseball and apple pie. But do you ever get tired of eating the same version every week? Maybe not, but I like to try and switch things up...
A Wake Up Shake Up: Waking Up Before Your Kids
Recently, my family of four had one of the worst mornings in a while. Our schedules and routines changed drastically a few months ago when a new baby was added to our little clan....
A Tale Of Two Labors: Epidural Vs. Non-Medicated Birth
Let me start this story by prefacing two points: 1) One of these birth stories is mine (Julia's), and one is my sister Emily's. 2) One of these is not better than the other. In fact,...
Tourists In Our Own Town: An Oak Ridge Staycation
Usually, when you have a week off from work, you dream of going away. Maybe to the beach or the mountains or a national park. And oftentimes, that's just what we do! But this...
Fool-Proof Plants For The Beginning Knoxville Gardener
It's finally one of my favorite weekends of the year: planting weekend! I haven't been gardening for very long and I'm a pregnant mom who also works full-time, so I don't have the time...
Controversial Mom Must-Haves
Wipe warmers, snot suckers, and baby beds, oh my! We've all read the lists of must-haves for new moms, the Amazon reviews, social media posts from fellow moms, all of which tell us either...