Cassidy
Hello! I'm Cassidy - a wife, mom to three boys, teacher, and Chattanooga native. We live at the foot of Lookout Mountain with our Goldendoodle and two leopard geckos. We love to explore our city, eat good food, watch tennis and golf, and cheer on the Kentucky wildcats.
The Love Only a Dog Can Bring
Growing up, we always had a pet dog. Sometimes we even had two. My childhood memories are laced with those sweet puppies. I always had a companion when playing outside, and there was always...
The Mommy Friendship Conundrum
Y’all, life is hard. Parenting is hard. Momming is hard. Adulting is hard. Everyone handles the everyday difficulties of life differently. Some people throw themselves into various exercise routines to combat stress. Some people...
The Jig Is Up
Christmas is right around the corner, and my family is ready. This is such a magical season. Celebrating Jesus’ birth, Christmas trees, lights, parties, parades, presents, family time, traditions, and of course, Santa, make...
Holiday Decorating Without Breaking the Bank
November is just underway, but that means holiday decorating is right around the corner. Whether you’re one who decorates right after Halloween or wait until after Thanksgiving, dressing up your home for Christmas is...
Mourning Your Hysterectomy
When I was young and naive, I thought ladies like my grandmother were the only women who had hysterectomies. With all due respect, I believed these women were past their prime and having a...
An Ode to Autumn
It’s the time of year where we start seeing so many fall memes on Facebook that loving fall almost becomes cliché. Let me tell you though, fall is totally worth all the clichés because...
Disney as an Adult
As a child of the '90s, I’m a HUGE Disney fan. All things Disney…give them to me. I can kill a Disney trivia quiz, name every movie and character, and the ONLY music I...
Life Lessons from Curious George
Many children’s TV shows have come and gone in my nine years of parenting, but one that has really stuck with me is Curious George. I don’t know what it is about that sweet...
The Back to School Shuffle
My boys start back to school tomorrow. I feel depressed just typing that. Since I’m a teacher, I started back last week. Our summer was over in the blink of an eye. As much...
When Sports Aren’t the Norm
When my boys were babies and toddlers, my husband and I imagined our future days full of practices, games, and chauffeuring our boys from one sporting event to the next. We both played sports...