Leah
I'm a proud wife and mama of three who recently returned to work in marketing after six years as a stay-at-home mom. Parenting has taught me to let go of perfectionism and to laugh at myself and life’s unpredictable twists. When I'm not chasing or chauffeuring my children, I enjoy Bible study, volunteering, reading, and squeezing in fitness classes whenever I can.
Saying Goodbye to the Preschool Years
I was a ball of emotions as I watched my oldest child walk into elementary school for his first day of kindergarten. After a “red shirt” year, he was more than ready. Still, it...
Cheering on the Braves at SunTrust Park: 5 Quick Tips for a Home Run...
One of my favorite things about living in Knoxville is our close proximity to so many excellent venues. My family really enjoys exploring new locations and attending sporting events, so we were excited...
A Letter To Our Grandmothers on Mother’s Day
Dear Grandmothers,
As Mother's Day approaches, we want to honor you. Whatever name you go by, you have shaped our family in ways you may never know. Some of you are still with us, and...
Organization and Motherhood: 5 Lessons from Working with a Professional Organizer
I have a lifelong love-hate relationship with organizing. I love organizing clothes. I hate organizing papers. I love to be organized, but it’s hard to sit still long enough to keep up with my...
The DIY Projects I’m Not Doing
Almost four years ago, we moved into our house. We had dreams, a Pinterest board full of ideas, and a list of updates that would have made a wonderful episode of "Fixer Upper." We...
Wishes for My Children
Before they were even born, I started dreaming about my children: What would they look like? What personalities would they have? What talents would they have? Who would they grow up to be? Now...
A Last-Minute Mama’s Guide to the Holidays
Christmas is just around the corner. Am I ready? Absolutely not! Everything started off strong -- family pictures were taken in October; cards were ordered in November; the trees were put up the weekend...