3 Things I Am Doing To Slow Down This Summer
I know I am not the only mom to feel like summer in the Smokies is the best time of year! Endless days at...
The Diary Of A Non-Traveling Springbreaker
For as long as I can remember, spring break was never travel time for my family. Growing up in a suburb of Chicago, our...
Your Teen Doesn’t Care — Do It Anyway
Your teen doesn’t care.
I can almost hear you thinking, well duh. If you are parenting a teenager, that statement is the least surprising thing...
Momming When You’re Tired
You got up dragging. Your head feels like there's a block in it, and your legs, like you've hauled a bunch of bricks. We've...
How To Do Dollywood With A Baby In Tow
Headed to Dollywood and looking for the perfect things to do with a baby or toddler? I just wrapped up a trip with my...
My Favorite 4-Letter Word
I won’t make you scroll like some Buzzfeed ClickBait. My favorite 4-letter word is “same.”
Sure, it’s a simple word. But this word has the...
Bookish On A Budget
Have you ever found yourself watching a TikTok or seeing an Instagram post about a new book that is coming out that you really...
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...


















