Sara
Hi! I’m Sara, former early childhood teacher turned stay at home mom to two girls and a boy (2013, 2016, and 2018). My husband and I got married in 2010 and are both ETSU alumni. Despite being born here, I grew up all over the country as the daughter of a military family, only finally moving back to the area in 2014. The mountains of East Tennessee were calling us home! I love all that Knoxville has to offer young families in the way of festivals, events, outdoorsy adventures and charm. When we’re not striking off on a weekend excursion to the Farmer’s Market or a new hiking spot, I can be found in my kitchen nurturing a semi-professional baking obsession or curled in the living room with a book. I love getting to write for and be part of this supportive community of moms!
What Counts As Screen Time?
Maybe it's because we finally got the kids updated iPads this past year for Christmas (they had previously been limping along with our old ones circa 2011), but this summer feels like the first...
My Appearance Doesn’t Owe You Anything
The gradual simplification of my morning routine began when I became a mother, accelerated with each additional kid, and was fully realized during the pandemic. But even I reached a new milestone this past...
But Why True Crime?
I don’t get the true crime trend. I really don’t. During the past couple of years what was once a secret, “guilty pleasure” of, apparently many, people has exploded out into the open with...
The Park Shouldn’t Operate On Jungle Law
Spring is almost here and the warm temperatures are luring all of us outside after the long, depressing winter. Parks will soon be packed with a wide age range of kids looking to burn...
I DO Make My Kids Share
I know we all want to be the best parents we can be. Often, part of this means fixing mistakes we felt were made by the adults in our life when we were growing...
Picking It All Back Up Post Pandemic
Different people explain the overwhelming nature of motherhood in different ways. Some describe it as one of those old circus acts where the performer balances a bunch of plates on sticks, making sure they...
Apple Pumpkin Day
If you're looking for low key activities to keep your kids busy during a Fall Break many don't feel comfortable traveling over, I've got some great fall inspired apples versus pumpkins activities for you!...