Jama Oliver
I am a homeschool mama of four boys and wife to a software developer. We are originally from Northeast Tennessee, but now call Chattanooga "home." I'm a personal trainer and group exercise instructor, gluten free, dairy free, sober, and way more fun than I sound on paper.
Can We Stop Joking About Not Liking Our Kids?
I have to tell you, Huffpost Parents’ Funniest Parenting Tweets of the Week is my guilty pleasure. Parenting is hard and most days you...
Healthy Meal Planning for Busy Moms
As we head into back to school time, mamas everywhere are thinking about what to pack in their kids’ lunchboxes. Some of our own...
Finding Joy in the Mundane
I don’t know for sure what I thought my life would look like when I dreamed, as a little girl, of being a grown...
Beauty Tips from Our Grandmothers
Social media can really bring out the worst in people.
A friend posted an article about direct sales, which led to some discussion about whether...
Feeding a Big Family on a Budget
When I say I have four boys, I almost always get one of two responses:
“Wow. You’ve got your hands full!” or “How in the...
How to Stop Hating on THAT Mom
We all know THAT mom. Thanks to Facebook we don't even have to actually cross paths with her on the regular to see her...
Surviving Winter With Kids (Without Losing Your Mind)
So here’s the deal, you guys. I have four kids (all boys), homeschool, and suffer from anxiety and depression that is exacerbated by winter’s...
Me, Myself, and Wine
I’m as guilty as any.
I love wine. A nice, large glass of cabernet or malbec at the end of a long, hard day of...
Staying Healthy During the Holidays
Most of us gain some weight during the holidays. The food, festivities, alcohol, and general lack of discipline typically leads to an increase in...
A Friendly Holiday Suggestion From a Mom with Too Much Stuff
It’s Halloween, which means the holiday season is upon us!
I’m going to take this opportunity to say something that may anger some of...