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
The Good in the World: Small Acts of Kindness
When my mom shared with her mother that she was pregnant, my grandmother cried. These were not tears of joy for the sweet little baby to love and cuddle; nope, she was sad. Now before...
Creating a Summer Routine You Can Live With
Congratulations, mamas, you have made it to the end! School is officially out in most of the area, and any stragglers are not far behind. For most families, this is the long-awaited and much-needed...
To Thine Own #Selfie Be True
When I was growing up, there were two things my mom could not live without: her planner and her camera. Ironically, she was very often losing them both. A few of our contributors are known for...
How To Survive Night Terrors
It's the moment we've all been waiting for: the baby is sleeping through the night! Whether you were one of those blessed souls who endured years of nighttime feedings or one - whom all...
It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Naptime
I have been given a wonderful gift, friends, one which I do not take for granted. Or at least not anymore. Because for many years, I was blessed with predictable, consistent, deep, LONG nappers.
My...
Sorry Kids, No Pro Athletes Allowed
If there's one thing you need to know about Knoxville and sports, it's that we're Peyton fans around here. Last week's Super Bowl victory wasn't just a win for Denver; it was a win...
In Defense of Room Sharing
Growing up a middle child with two brothers, I had to share a lot of things: the TV remote, the play fort in our backyard, and my parents' attention, to name a few. But...