Why I Like Driving An Old Car
I drive an old car. Like, a really old car. I drive a 2005 Toyota 4Runner and it's my mom car! I drive it...
Last Summer Was Boring, In All The Best Ways
I vividly recall a moment, at the beginning of last summer, when my then nine-year-old son came up the stairs first thing in the...
Life In Between A Full House And An Empty Nest
The coming summer already feels a little different.
Our youngest is heading into his senior year of high school, and while we’re soaking up all...
What I’ve Learned 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...
Surviving Maycember
May has become as busy a month as December, often earning it the nickname Maycember. The month is full of field trips, the end...
The Real Truth About Drowning :: It Happens in Seconds
This was the summer I was going to teach my 3 year old nephew, Levi, how to catch a frog. Instead, I sat in...
Best Breweries In Knoxville & Beyond
The Knoxville beer scene is bursting with options ranging from breweries to tap rooms. Just because you have to be 21 to drink 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...
