I Hate Being The Tooth Fairy
It's 10pm, and I need to go to bed.
But I can't.
Because I'm waiting for my daughter to be ALL the way asleep, so I...
How To Turn Your Neighborhood Into A Community
The part I liked most about my neighborhood when we first moved in almost 10 years ago was that it was older. Nice sized...
A Letter To My Kindergartner As School Ends
Dear Son,
School is almost over, and you’ve had such an amazing first year. You’ve learned so much and gone above and beyond my expectations....
Facing Forward When Encountering All the “Lasts”
I can focus on the lasts, and the loss, or I can face forward and focus on the future.I once read that, "You never...
Giving My Daughter A Magical Childhood Vs. Spoiling Her
Growing up, my own childhood wasn’t the stuff of fairy tales. I had a lot of anxiety as a child, and often clashed with...
Knoxville Fairy Gardens: From Fairytales To Tailgates
Ready to bring a little magic to your backyard? Look no further than a fairy garden! This screen-free, ‘no wi-fi required’ outdoor-activity will enchant...
Observations Made During My 40-Day Facebook Ban
Not until a few years ago did I partake in my first Lent. My naive little ill-informed self always thought Lent was for Catholics,...
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...


















