Mary Beth Unthank
Knoxville born and bred, my love for this area is deep and true! I'm a working-turned-stay-at-home mom to 4 kiddos from elementary to high school. My husband and I live in Knoxville where we both lead nonprofit organizations and are trying to become Love in our community. I love watching my kids learn something new, cooking for other people (but not for myself), and telling myself I'm a #fitmom when I go to the gym like once a month. I'm a bottle-feeding, disposable diapering, public-schooling (other than the time I homeschooled for a minute) mom with the stereotypical chill attitude of moms with large(r) broods. I love meeting new people, but I talk way too much and laugh when I'm uncomfortable. If you don't mind long stories and bad jokes, we are sure to be friends! Follow my family adventures on my blog Unthank You Very Much
Get On The Floor: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Parenting
My son loves photography. My mom has a fancy DSLR camera she occasionally lets him cart around his neck on a strap (supervised, of course!), and he always comes away with a bunch of...
Baby It’s Cold Downstairs
Festive decorations, marked by sparkles, shiny gold trim, and evergreen sprigs covered in fake snow. Handprint ornaments carefully preserved from pre-school days, filling our hearts with memories around every corner as they adorn our...
Peace on Earth (and in Your Home)
It's the most wonderful time of the year! There is nothing that brings my heart more joy than being with family. My husband and I are extremely blessed to have four wonderful children together, and...
Dear Worried Mother… From the Babysitter’s Mom
This post is inspired by the amazing babysitters in my kids' lives and the amazing babysitter my daughter will be one day. Big thanks to my mom for helping me by sharing real life insight...
15 Affirmations Your Child Needs to Hear Today
Watching my kids get off the school bus every day is a special treat for me. They bound down the steps like prisoners set free, looking back and giggling as their friends call to...
To My Fourth Child…
Hi Baby,
I can't believe it's been a whole year since we welcomed you into our family. It's been a wild ride already, hasn't it? People always say you're the happiest baby in the world,...
I Shave My Face (and It Is Awesome)
It was one of those unforgettable moments that stay with you forever.
The Story
Late in 2002, I was a senior in high school and on a date with a boy I thought was pretty into...