Meredith Mousa
¡Hola! I’m Meredith. I have lived in Knoxville most of my life and I am proud to call it home – Go VOLS! I’m a mom to Hunter (born 2009) and Sophia (born 2012). They keep my husband and I super busy but certainly make our lives interesting and adventurous. I used to be the type of person who had to plan everything out, but once I became a mom, I had to let go of that and learn to go with the flow, which is actually much more fun and exciting. In addition to being a mom, I’m a high school Spanish teacher. Some of my favorite things to do are watch sports, shop at Target, and travel.
Guess Who’s Back, Back Again…That Pesky Elf On The Shelf
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Three Fall Recipes That My Family Actually Eats
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Confession: I Hate Grocery Shopping
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Jeans: A Kid’s Worst Nightmare
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Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021: Setting Realistic Goals for the New Year
After the insanely crazy and unexpected year that 2020 brought, I think everyone is more than ready for a new start. While many of us had to adapt and make the best of the...
Our Five Favorite Family Traditions
Fall is my favorite time of year for creating family memories. It always starts with football season and is followed by lots of birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas. Although this year may look...
10 Quick and Easy Halloween Costumes
Halloween is one of my kids’ favorite events of the year, even though they have tons of candy left over that they never even eat. I think it’s just the fun of dressing up...
Hey Parents, Please Cut Your Kid’s Teacher Some Slack This Year
Now that the 2020 school year is underway, teachers are being asked to do more than they ever have. Teachers chose their profession, and the majority of them are very passionate about what they...
Back to School Must-Haves for Moms
It’s that time of year again, making runs to Target and Walmart to purchase back to school items for your kids. However, it definitely looks much different this year. Whether your child’s education will...
Back to School In Our New Reality
Everyone has an opinion about the reopening of schools amid the pandemic, but I think we can all agree on a few things: 1. We want our kids to return to school. 2. The...
Sunglasses, Sunscreen, and Swimsuits: My Top Summer Picks
I think that given the circumstances so far this year, everyone is looking for an excuse to be outside for some fun in the sun. Whether you are headed to the pool, lake, beach,...
How Young is Too Young for a Child to Have a Social Media Account?
Kids today have access to way too much information right at their fingertips, and they must be protected. One of the most popular ways that the younger generation gets their information is through social...