That Holiday Recipe Phone Call
I called to wish my grandmother a happy 86th birthday shortly before Thanksgiving. We both lamented that we would not be spending Thanksgiving together...
Recipe for Hope
"Here they come," I think to myself as that familiar heat creeps into the corners of my eyes. I blink to fight them back,...
My Kids Won’t Be Home For Christmas and That’s Fine
"This isn't permanent," my attorney said, holding up a parenting plan. "It's more of a guide book of sorts until the kids can tell...
Gifts for Teachers in 2020: Fresh New Ideas
What should I gift my child’s teacher?
As a foreword, this post is not to sound ungrateful; it’s just to give ideas to those who...
Stress and Trauma, Harmony Family Center Can Help
What comes to mind when you hear the word trauma? Maybe a specific traumatic event or some violent physical harm, or maybe you’ve heard...
I’m a Virtual School Failure
I would love to write a post about how great virtual school has been going, how I have all figured out working from home...
It’s Okay to Leave the Elf on the (Store) Shelf
The thought of moving a stuffed elf all over the house, coming up with creative antics every day leading up to a season already...
In + Around Knoxville
Knoxville’s Pick-Your-Own Farms
Time for sunshine and berries!
There is nothing like the smell and taste of freshly picked produce. The process is fun, easy, a little dirty,...
