Laura O'Brien
I am a mom of 3, wife, and kindergarten teacher. My husband and I are both UT grads. Go Vols! I'm an enneagram 9, so you probably won't find a lot of controversy here. I love all things Knoxville with my whole heart. In my free time, I sleep.
I Went Back To Work After 7 Years As A SAHM
This time last year, I was frantically searching the internet for wisdom and advice. After seven years as a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), I had made the decision to go back to work. I didn't...
I Hate Being The Tooth Fairy
It's 10pm, and I need to go to bed. But I can't. Because I'm waiting for my daughter to be ALL the way asleep, so I can army crawl into her room and slide my whole...
What Can I Do To Get My Child Ready For Kindergarten?
"What can I do to help my child get ready for kindergarten?"
This is the number one question teachers hear around this time of year. Kindergarten Round-Up is just around the corner. You knew it...
Dinner Shortcuts For Busy Nights
If dinner is a hot mess at your house, this is for you. Wouldn't it be nice to have a fresh, home cooked meal that was also healthy and featured all the major food groups?...
Let’s Talk About Bruno: An Encanto Deep Dive
First things first: this post is full of spoilers. If you haven't seen Disney's newest animated film Encanto yet, stop everything you're doing and immediately press play. Full disclosure: I am not a huge movie...
I Love You Enough to Say No
"She didn't want to do it so I didn't make her." "I didn't want him to go, but he really wanted to." These are just a few comments from parents that I hear more and more....
The Big List of Family Halloween Costume Ideas
Are Halloween costumes your personal Super Bowl? Family Halloween costumes take the holiday to a whole different level. Whether you already have a family costume tradition or are interested in trying it this year,...