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
Five Reasons I Love Being Southern
Driving to my aunt's house for Thanksgiving lunch, the unseasonably warm temperatures were already getting to my 4- and 5-year-old boys. As I lowered the temperature in the van and the A/C switched on,...
Mom Wins: Celebrating the Simple Things
Once upon a time, I did stuff. Doesn't sound like much of a fairy tale, but it is compared to what I do now. I mean, I do stuff now, but not like STUFF...
How to Help a Mom with Postpartum Depression
I never thought I would be affected by postpartum depression. I didn't have any of the risk factors: I had healthy pregnancies, my husband and family were supportive and helpful, and I had no...
Tips for Growing Families in Small Spaces
When my husband and I bought our home in 2009, we were so proud to get the keys to our first house. Our daughter was just 15 months old, and this 1400-square foot, 3-bedroom...
15 Reasons I’m Not Sleeping Right Now
Newborn babies are glorious. Their sweet smell, the softness of their brand new skin, the way their tiny bodies curl up in your arms... There's just nothing like the perfect little love of a...
Full House: 5 Reasons Big Families Rock
"So, are we tying your tubes today?" It seemed like a rather innocuous question coming from the admitting nurse before my 3rd C-section. "No, ma'am, not today," I replied coolly. She looked up from her clipboard...
The Un-Fit Mom: When Your Prenatal Fitness Plans Don’t Pan Out
A few years ago, my friend from high school posted a video on Facebook of her teaching Zumba at 9 months pregnant. It was the most incredible (and admittedly bizarre) thing to watch, and...