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!
Road to Adulthood
It’s the start of a new school year for both sets of kids in my life. I’m the mom to a 4th and 5th grader and a pseudo-mom to a whole host of college...
A Tribute to Teachers
I went to college to be a teacher. I was heavily influenced by teachers throughout my childhood, and it seemed logical to follow in those footsteps. Through a variety of twists and turns, my...
To My Fellow Geriatric Millennials
Picture it: a college campus two weeks ago (if you're envisioning Sophia from Golden Girls, this article may be for you). I stood in front of a bunch of 18-year-olds on the cusp of...
Haikus of Motherhood: Round 3
We love to write around here (obviously -- it's a blog...), but sometimes when inspiration for one particular topic isn't coming to me, I just pop off a handful of these little poems to...
Tribute to Teachers (Again)
We find ourselves at the end of another school year, and I for one do not take that lightly. In August, I penned a letter to teachers who stepped into uncharted territory to blaze...
Classic Movies for the Family
Picture it: it's Friday night and we're home as usual. We've worked all week, the boys have spent the week in school, and it's time to unwind. Pizza, popcorn, and pajamas rule the house,...
Breakfast at Ruby Sunshine
If you're looking for a new place to grab a bite, Ruby Sunshine is that place! With hours ranging from 8am-2pm throughout the week, Ruby Sunshine is a great new space.
Just this week, three...
Proceed with Kindness
Proceed with Caution Kindness.
It’s almost election day, which is bound to be a tense day for so many people, myself included. While I might normally not consider myself political, I have become more...
Hard Conversations
“Why do some boys wear nail polish?”
I was driving my two little boys a few years ago, when my oldest son posed this question. Speechless (uncommon for me), I started sweating immediately. It’s been...
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
I'm a lucky lady to have great fathers around me. Between my dad, my husband, my father-in law, I have some great ones to celebrate.
The dads I see are putting in the hard work....