The Tip That Changed My Parenting: The 80-20 Rule
We all try our best to set boundaries and create rules for our children that will (hopefully) make them well-rounded, conscious contributors of society....
Five-to-Nine & Weekend Kid-Friendly Activities for Working Parents
The more working parents I meet, the more I realize that most of us feel like we’re in limbo when it comes to spending...
This Year I Am Saying Yes!
Have you seen the movie Yes Man? If you haven't, here is a quick synopsis: Carl Allen (played by Jim Carrey) is a negative...
On the Verge of 40…
In 2010, I received a Facebook announcement that my 10-year high school reunion was coming up and my jaw dropped. There was no way...
Agua Fresca: Summer in a Jar
I can feel summer slipping through my fingers, and I want nothing more than to tighten my grip so it can't slip away. I...
Helping Our Kids with Back to School Anxiety
By the time this article publishes, we will be less than a week away from school starting back. For my incoming third grader, and...
An Ode to Summer
I used to hate summer. Of the four seasons, it ranked solidly a four out of four. I prefer cold over hot. I’m pale...
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...
