I Don’t Want My Son To Be Proud of Me
Yes, that's right. I said what I said. I don't want my son to be proud of me and there is one very specific...
I’m Going Back To High School!
I loved teaching kindergarten. It was by far the most beautiful, most rewarding, most selfless job I’ve ever had. It was also the most...
Heading North For Your Beach Vacation: Lake Michigan
Back in 2020, when we were all tired of staring at each other inside our homes, my husband and I decided we needed to...
Summer Reading Recommendations For Every Age
There's something about sunny summer days that invite readers of all ages to sit outside with a glass of lemonade and an open book....
Healthier Versions Of Your Favorite Foods
Years ago, I developed a dinner rotation of 16 dinners. It was a real life saver for my family to have this go-to list...
Cruze Farm: A Local Ice Cream Favorite
If you've lived in East Tennessee for very long, you've probably heard of Cruze Farm Ice Cream. And if you haven’t heard of Cruze...
Family Fun: Sheep Shearing Day at the Museum of Appalachia
I recently visited the Museum of Appalachia; it had been several years since I had last been, which is why, when I saw they...
In + Around Knoxville
Chasing Waterfalls In East Tennessee
It is that time of year to get wet and wild! The heat is rising and summer is waning. To help you beat the...


















