Succulent Gardening: No Green Thumb Required!
All homes need a touch of greenery. It makes the home feel fresh and welcoming. If you are busy or have a black thumb,...
Helping Young Kids Build Social Capital
I inadvertently let our family's social calendar for this past week become frightfully overcommitted. As I took stock of all the things I'd said...
If I Could Give You a Little Sister, I Would
You are my sunshine…do you know that?
For years, I tried for you. I remember finding out Titi Lizzy was pregnant with Mariah and being...
“Start Them Young” and Other Things I am Probably Failing At
Recently I read a really inspirational post about teaching our kids to have grit, to pick themselves up when they fall and keep pressing...
Murder Mystery Podcasts I Love
I am a lot of things -- mom to twins, wife, business owner -- but now I can proudly add expert detective and lawyer...
You Deserve an Award
On the day that we came, you smiled at me. Your class filed into the gym in a neat row, hair neatly combed for...
Manners Matter: Teaching Etiquette to Kids
My children did not share my enthusiasm when I announced we would be working on etiquette this summer. In fact, etiquette is probably the...
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...


















