Melissa Laseter
I am just an average mom – working full-time in higher education and raising two precious boys with the help of my partner in crime, the Urban Woodsman. I don’t do anything special, and I am aware of and grateful for my ordinary life. I love Chattanooga and what it has to offer. I love to read life lessons and “light bulb moments” from other people, and I hope to share some of my own along the way!
A Christmas Lover’s Guide To Terrible Christmas Music
Now, before you decide that I’m the Grinchiest Scrooge that ever lived, re-read the title. I love Christmas. I love what it stands for as part of my faith, and I also love what...
Rudolph Is Tearing My Family Apart
Note to the reader: this post is now five years old and still one of my favorites. This argument is an easy one to bring up at a family gathering when notions of politics...
Where To See Christmas Lights In Chattanooga
There’s something special about Christmas lights. They transform ordinary places into something magical. I’m hard-pressed to find anyone, young or old, who doesn’t smile at their sparkle.
No matter the age, weather or ability, it...
Halloween Guide For Lazy Parents
I love holidays, I really do. And I fully respect those of you who go all out for the sake of a costume or Halloween decor, and if that is you, this post will...
Chattanooga Fall Events And Activities
Although it is still hot, the bees and mosquitoes are still buzzing and we’re more likely to throw on a swimsuit than a sweatshirt, let’s dream a little, shall we? Let’s dream of a...
Back To School Tips (College Edition)
It’s so exciting. Back to school is happening with new backpacks, binders, highlighters and excitement in the air. My timelines have been flooded with little kids cheesing in first-day outfits, holding sweet signs about...
30+ Best Mexican Restaurants In Chattanooga
Dear Readers,
Few things fill my heart with joy more than a good Mexican restaurant. To be fair, my heart also skips a beat for decent and okay Mexican food. I am drawn to free...
Camping Spots Around Chattanooga
My family enjoys camping. We love the sounds, we love sitting around a fire, and we love escaping the busyness of life. We had an old pop-up camper that kept us dry from the...
Chattanooga Vacation Bible Schools
Here comes summer! It is sneaking up on us and bringing with it sunshine, pool days, and long days of freedom. Isn’t it refreshing how some things never change? Generations over, kids still always...
Chattanooga Festival Fun
Spring has sprung and with it come all the festivals! Chattanooga is coming alive with festival activities for late spring and summer.
Chattanooga is an event town. We love and embrace them all, no matter...