Elizabeth Deal
The Song List of My Life
Those who remember a time without cell phones might also remember pulling out a huge binder containing their CD collection. Oh, those were the days! This got me thinking...my playlists have certainly changed since...
Changing My Idea on New Year Expectations
Wow! That is one word to sum up this year -- wow!
It is hard to believe that around this time last year I was writing about how I try hard to make time for...
Chattanooga Christmas Tree Farm Roundup
I don't know about you, but I am all about putting my tree up early this year! Fortunately, many of the local Christmas tree farms are opening, so if you want to grab a...
My Fight With Cancer During COVID
Note: There might be some TMI moments in this post, but I want to share my story in hopes of helping others.
March 2020 was the start of something no one could have predicted. Like...
I Am Not Good at This Quarantine-Parent Life
When I was trying to think about something to write for my next Chattanooga Moms post, I really wanted to stay away from talking about the quarantine. But honestly, what else is there to...
To My High School Senior
The world has certainly thrown us for a loop these last few weeks. I thought I was going to buy the local grocery store out of Kleenex getting you ready for your last cheer...
Hello From the Other Side
I hope as you read that title, you heard Adele singing! While that song refers to a breakup, the "other side" I am going to be referring to is life as a parent of...
Where is the Chef? Oh, Wait — I’m the Chef!
Mommas, I do not know about you, but oh my gosh, the idea of cooking every...single...day...I am exhausted just thinking about it! Honestly, it is probably good that I was not born back in...
The Case of Going to Every House Over the Holidays
We are in the midst of the holiday season. Church functions, neighborhood cookie exchanges, school Christmas plays, and holiday work events -- the to-do list for the holiday season just goes on and on...
I Am a Mom with Anxiety
I am a mom who suffers from anxiety. I thought it would get better when I had children, but it seems to be worse, and it scares me. It scares me because it is...