Beauty in the Box

Beauty in the Box

I've never considered myself to be a makeup and beauty product "expert." Some of my friends can spend forever in a makeup store, talking...
To the Teacher Who Made Me

To the Teacher Who Made Me

As we grow up, people touch our lives in both big and small ways, and leave imprints on our hearts forever. Growing up I...

4 Ways to Ease the Back to School Transition

School is back in session, so we are saying goodbye to summer and hello to busier days, homework, and all the activities and commitments...

Mommy, Can We Play in the Rain?

Often as parents, we’re taught the art of saying "no" to our kids. It helps raise children who are less entitled and who understand...

My Social Media IS a Highlight Reel and That’s How I Like It

There is no shortage of articles floating around the mom blogosphere about the inaccuracy of comparing your day-to-day life with the carefully curated life...

Solo in the City: Parenting Without Family Nearby

This is a hard post to write. We love our families very much and don't want anyone to misconstrue our experience as a jab...

Were You Trying?

I was making small talk at a grocery store in Knoxville. I stood there with my two children -- one boy, one girl. My...

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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...