Erin Martin
Hello! Erin here! I was born and practically raised in Chattanooga, minus a few years as an Army brat. I graduated from Bryan College with a degree in Accounting/Business and currently work as corporate accountant. My husband, Michael and I live in Ooltewah and have been married 8 years. During this time, we have had some serious fun, hard discussions and added two pretty spectacular kids to the mix, Charlotte (5) and Jack (3). I love Jesus, books (so.many.books), coffee, coffee (not a duplicate) and TN Vols football! As a family, we love animals; farms, fishing, aquariums, zoos. If it’s got animals, we are there! Charlotte and I are travelers, but we are slowly getting the boys on board. We camp with friends and family (full disclosure: in a camper!), and I have been known to encourage dancing in the rain and splashing in mud. It’s good for the soul! Happy reading, friends!
From Experience
I read a spectacular article about surrounding yourself with people who build you up. Friends who love you, pour into you and root for your success. I am thankful that today I have a wonderful tribe...
Maintaining
To maintain is defined as to keep in existence or continuance; to preserve or retain.
As busy parents, maintaining is sometimes all we can do. We keep afloat so many aspects of life, hoping to...
You Want a Dog?
“Say what? I’m sorry, I may have misunderstood. You want to get a dog? A real puppy? Now? Ha! Ha! Ha! Oh wait…you aren’t kidding?” This was essentially my reaction to my husband telling me...
Acceptance of Summer Guilt
Let’s start by calling this what it is: May is a hot mess of crazy!
Projects, recitals, end of year parties, hat day, critter day, summer camp planning, teacher gifts, field trips and programs. Whew!...
The Tribe I Didn’t Know I Needed
In a corporate environment where we could choose to compete, my tribe chooses to empower each other. We build each other up and celebrate the successes with hugs and drinks!
Behind every successful career woman is...
Mommy, Will You Take me to Paris?
I love travel! Before kids and a husband (aka responsibilities), I was always on the go. If you could find it on a map -- who am I kidding? -- even if you couldn’t,...
Mean Parenting 101: You Make Your Kids Do What?
Hello, I’m Erin and I have a problem. The first step is admission, so here we go. Deep breath. I am a mean parent. It’s true. Because I am drunk with parenting power, I always enforce...
Dear Husband, The System is Breaking Down
Dear Husband,
Really, dude?
Remember when we talked about her starting Kindergarten and him starting preschool, and how mornings would now take the two of us? How starting your own business was giving us more time...
Humble and Kind: Building Kids Up Through Volunteering
As parents, we have many hopes and goals to build our kids up during their childhood. While college, a good driving record and fun birthday invites are all things I pray for, the ultimate...
What Are Your Goals Today?
First thing every morning I consider my goals for the day. What do I hope to achieve before the day ends? I think about the kids and how they’ll need me (subject to change...