Like the majority of us around here, I LOVE summer. The days are longer, we spend more time outside, and we get the chance to break our typical “preheat the oven” mealtime rules. One of my husband’s favorite summer activities is using his smoker. He’s always itching to make us ribs, or even just burgers […]
Having our daughter changed my life, forever. It changed the way my husband and I communicate and the roles we play in our daily lives. As a baby and toddler, life centered around her developmental skills, diaper changes, and learning to walk and talk. As she’s settling into “big kid” life getting ready to enter […]
My five and a half year old daughter has a lot of interests. My husband and I do our best to let her try them out. In the last two and a half years, she’s played soccer, tee ball, taken swimming lessons, and started weekly gymnastics classes. When she eagerly came home from preschool recently […]
I’m talking to you. Yes, you…the mom who’s part Wonder Woman, part permanently exhausted pigeon. You may have a full time job outside the home, you may stay home with your kids, or you may be some combination of the above. Regardless of where you land, if you weren’t yet aware, there are midterm elections […]
As a mom who works outside the home, I seriously admire moms who stay home with their children. After my 12-week maternity leave was over, I knew I would be going back to work and it has continued to be the right choice for our family. I understand there are lots of reasons why women […]
January held its fair share of snowy days for those of us in the valley. Our daughter is still in preschool, so we’re usually lucky that our childcare center doesn’t close in bad weather. Then a snowstorm hit and we found ourselves at home for three days in the middle of the week in the […]
With the beginning of a new year, comes advice from everyone about ways to improve yourself, your home, the lives of your children, and the list goes on. and on. and on. I love new years; they are full of possibilities, desires to grow and/or change, and not to mention fun parties! What I have come […]
I’m not a cook by nature, but I have picked up a couple of recipes along the way that are my go-to when it comes to East Tennessee’s amazing fall weather. Like so many folks in our area, I love fall. Cool weather, cozy clothes, and so many delicious snacks! As soon as the temperature […]
While our daughter is still in preschool, my husband and I use the school schedule to our advantage and go on our summer vacation around or just after Labor Day. As I was mentally preparing in the weeks leading up to the vacation – scheduling last-minute appointments and making endless lists of items we would […]
My husband travels for work…a lot, at least it seems like a lot to me. About a year ago, he accepted a new job at his company, working for a newly formed department. We knew this job would require travel “as needed,” and he gratefully accepted the new position. It didn’t seem that bad to […]
When I was a kid, one of my favorite summer activities was going to watch the Smokies, our local Minor League baseball team, with my Dad. Smokies Stadium is located in Kodak, TN and can accommodate up to 8,000 people. The 45 minute drive from Knoxville may not be as exciting as a trip to […]
