A Letter to My Son, the High Schooler
Dearest Firstborn, you are the lucky one.
Your father and I have tried out all of our best intentions on you. The rules, the freedoms,...
Mommy’s Shoes
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It's the familiar slow, belabored steps of a toddler in adult high heels. Enormous effort and equal pride in each step, my girl is...
Back to School Sanity Savers
School is back in session and all the activities are about to be in full swing. Our children are getting used to a new...
The Woman I Was, the Mother I Am
Any new mother will tell you that having or adopting a child changes you; science even says so. We all try to say that...
Six Tips For a Smooth Morning Routine
As summer break comes to an end and a new school year begins, we can all sigh with relief that routine, structure and early...
Must See TV (and Movies!): We Love the ’90s
I recently came across the tail-end of a documentary titled The '90s: The Last Great Decade and I found myself reminiscing about all the...
Mommy Blogging: The Inside Scoop
Six years ago, I started a private blog when I found out I was pregnant with my first child to document the pregnancy and...
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...
