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
I’m a Mean Mom
I have a confession. I don’t mean the kind of confession you make with head hung and eyes averted with shame; quite the contrary, I am proud to admit this to you and the...
Drop-In Childcare at the New Athleticademy
When I first heard of drop-in childcare, I thought it was the most brilliant idea ever invented. When I heard a drop-in childcare center called Athleticademy was coming to Knoxville, I nearly cried I...
Holiday Self-Care Is Not (Necessarily)…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, mama! Didn’t you get the memo? This is the month to enjoy all the things everyone loves best, or at least the good moms who really...
Let Them Eat Candy
It’s Halloween week, mamas, and you know what that means:
CANDY. So. Much. Candy.
I have four kids, and between trick-or-treating, school parties, church fall festivals, and community events, we usually come out of this week...
How to Do It All and Make Everyone Happy
You can’t. Find a new dream. I could end this post right there and it would still rock some people’s worlds. What is it about that title that made you click it to read my...
Do Something, Say Something, or Just Listen?
My daughter starts middle school today. I could tell you that, after more than a decade in youth ministry, my husband and I kinda know what to expect with this phase, and that’s true. I...
Today, It’s Okay to be Sad
I wanted a dog. Not I wanted a dog, like I used to but changed my mind. And not I wanted a dog like I just wanted to have one. I wanted A dog. One dog....