Your Voice Matters: Why Moms Should Vote in 2018 Elections
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 […]
Face-to-Face Mom Shaming
Her disapproving look was hard to miss. Her gesture made it clear she was talking about my child. Even the noise of a busy restaurant couldn’t drown out her words, “THIS is what I’m talking about.” The stranger was talking about my sweet one-year-old smiling and laughing at the Elmo app on my smartphone. […]
Knoxville Festival Fun {2018}
Festivals come alive during springtime in Knoxville, TN. It’s a fantastic time of year indeed! First warm temperatures of the season arrive making for the perfect environment for outdoor fun! From Opera to chicken wings, reading to music, get your calendars out because I’m here to keep you in the know for all of the […]
Stay-at-Home Loser
I’m not the person I used to be at all anymore. I used to be more than a little lost. I was fueled by the approval of others, often changing not only my behaviors but my appearance too. I’ve had eyes and hair of every color, and I somewhat sadly sport more than a few […]
If It Makes You Feel Pretty, Do It
To some this article may seem vain, but I think being the best version of myself is fundamental to me being the best mother I can be. This includes, but is not limited to, loving myself. I struggled with loving myself before getting pregnant, primarily due to a toxic relationship that did nothing for my […]
How to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
When I was pregnant with my son, one of my big fears was how my dog would respond to a newborn and the newest member of our family. We have a super laid back Cardigan Welsh Corgi named Dobby the House Corgi (yes, after Harry Potter!) who is my buddy. In fact, I had Dobby […]
Family Game Nights: A Perfect Way to Spend Family Time
Most mothers can agree that family time is important and valuable. We have heard for years how valuable it is to eat dinner together as a family. However, let’s be honest; incorporating family time isn’t always easy. We have busy schedules and often our children do as well. Between work, homework, and extracurricular activities, it […]
Things in My House Keep Disappearing
First, a seat from the table was gone. Then items from under the cabinet. Then actual furniture. Gone. Shoes, gone. Footie pjs, gone. Books, gone. My playroom, slowly disappearing piece by piece. Where have all my things gone? Booster seats replaced by chairs, filled with more than just my family, but now with my children’s […]
Britax B-Mobile Stroller {Review}
Y’all. I’ve been using the new Britax B-Mobile Stroller for a month now and it’s amazing. I’m normally a babywearing mom, but this stroller is lightweight and easy to push around one-handed so I don’t mind hauling it with me. It’s easy to unfold, fold, and quickly put in your vehicle, and is a breeze to […]
What Neuroscience Says About the Preschool Classroom
Comparing preschool programs can get overwhelming quickly. It can be difficult to prioritize the factors that matter most to you, whether class size, teacher qualifications, cost, location, friend or family recommendations, hands-on opportunities, etc. Brain research can help you determine what to look for when it comes to the instruction and learning environment you choose […]
Confessions of an Old School Mom
I used to say that I was a Mean Mom. It was in a joking way, but there was truth there. I felt like I was meaner than other mothers I knew, moms who responded to their kids in sing-songy voices instead of the way they spoke normally. Moms who played Disney soundtracks in the […]
Beehives for Knoxville Mama Bears
Fellow mothers, pollination season is among us! While we can all agree that we are excited for warmer weather, we can equally agree that we’ve been paying with sneezes and allergies, thanks to our lovely bee nation. But that’s OK! There is always a silver lining in every situation: In this case, it’s the BEES! […]