Julie
Back when I graduated from the University of Tennesse {GO Vols!!}, I never thought that one day I’d be working a full time job, getting to raise two amazing kiddos with a pretty great husband, oh and by the way starting a small custom gifts business out of our house {Check out Two Blooms!} I grew up in the Buckeye state, and between college and now, my husband Chris and I did a brief stint in the Windy City. Living in downtown Chicago was amazing, but it has made me appreciate Knox-vegas even more! There are so many things to do and see here, and we are always on the go enjoying activities and trying to keep our little guy, Collier, and sweet girly-girl, Emerson, entertained. Just like my scatter-brain, I’m looking forward to sharing all sorts of great random tips, tricks and finds with other mamas in Knoxville. We’re all sharing this crazy life together – and that’s the part of being a mom that’s the most fun for me!
Making Time for Mom {Series} – Julie’s Version
By virtue of being a mom, you pretty much accept the fact that you'll have less time for yourself...your hobbies, interests, time-wasters, all that fun stuff you did before you had kids. Add a...
The Day We Were Almost Eaten by the Toys
It reads like a newspaper headline: "West Knoxville Family Narrowly Avoids Being Eaten by Toy Box." Ok, maybe that's a bit long for a headline, but you catch my drift. Last week, while on a...
On Becoming a “Mom”
Well, it happened. Bellowing down from the landing upstairs - "MOOOOOM." And, just like that, I became a "mom." Because I'm just a slight bit melodramatic (understatement of the year), I immediately had visions of him...
Smell That? It’s Summer!
Sunscreen...chlorine...bugspray...ah the smells of summer. Add to that list my absolute FAVORITE summertime smell...THE GRILL! As the mama, I do the majority of the cooking. {And by cooking, that usually means crock-potting.} BUT, once we...
Finding the Harmony: Why Being a Working Mom Works for Me
Shh. Don't tell anyone, but I have a career. And two kids. I know, right? They let me leave the hospital - TWICE! - with a new baby. Fully knowing that I would be a working mom....
Super Yum for the Big Game
Confession time: not quite sure which teams are playing in the big game this year. Like millions of others across America, I'm approximately 0% interested in the game. Since my day job is in...
The Connection {Birth Stories Series}
Lots of moms think about it...but it's such a taboo topic. What if I don't "feel it" like I should? What if I don't make "the connection"? What if this alien, the one who has made you sick...