Back to School Paper Pushin’ – with Free Printable!

Like most mamas of school-age kids, my “new year” does not start on January 1st. The first day of school is what marks a...

My First Kiss (From My Daughter)

It was a lot like a teenager’s first kiss—open-mouthed, slobbery and one of us was caught totally off guard. Yet it somehow managed to...

Being a “Good” Mom Made Me a Bad Friend

I'm not saying I was the kind of mother who refused to leave my child's side to spend time with friends...in some ways, that...
Fun with Farragut's Fleet

Climb and Explore at Fun with Farragut’s Fleet on August 15th

The Town of Farragut will sponsor the 14th annual Fun with Farragut’s Fleet on Saturday, August 15 from 9 to 11am at Mayor Bob...
An Email Titled “Kindergarten Supply List”

An Email Titled “Kindergarten Supply List”

Kindergarten begins tomorrow. But first, let me back up. One recent sunshiny morning, I was casually checking my email. It was a morning like many...
Summer Time Blues Getting Out of a Rut

Summer Time Blues: Getting Out of a Rut

Confessional: Lately I have been feeling “wild,” “out of sorts,” “hormonal.” I mean the crying at the drop of the hat, bull-in-a-pen wild. My...

The Power of a Look

Let me set the stage. It was a Friday... whoop, whoop! Can I get an AMEN! We made it though another week! My 3 year...

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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...