They’re Watching Us
My two-year-old son said his first curse word recently. It was Easter Sunday and we were on our way to church, of all places,...
The Mother I Never Want to Be
"I just hope that one day they think of me the way I think of my mom." The words just sat there as I...
The Moms that Built Me
I've always loved celebrating the strong women in my life, women who helped shape me, led me, and loved me even through my less...
Going Analog in a Digital World
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the notifications and icons on your phone? Are you the kind of person who lets your emails...
Power of Produce (PoP): Knoxville’s Newest FREE Healthy Eating Kids’ Club
A few weeks ago, towards the end of April, farmers' market season came to bloom in the Knoxville area. Along with it was a...
I Can’t Have Nice Things
I heard the ceramic shattering on our hardwood floor. Before I could even see what happened I knew it was the sound of my...
What I’ve Learned in the Year Since My Nephew Drowned
My three-year-old nephew, Levi, called me Sissa, a nickname that combines my name, Melissa, and the fact that I am his mom’s identical twin...
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,...
