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!
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
The Dreaded Summer Slide
I know we just finished school a week ago, but the thought has crept into my head - the dreaded summer slide. Summer slide...
Outskirts of Town: Signal Mountain Family Road Trip
Chattanooga is in my blood, y'all. I wasn't born here, and I didn't grow up here, but Chattanooga is the place I chose. It's...
Virtual Fatigue
I’m exhausted, y’all. Like most of you, I’ve spent the better part of three weeks adjusting to a new normal. A normal of #saferathome...
The Exhaustion of Noticing
Picture it. It was Saturday morning, and snow was gently falling in the early morning light. I had just rolled over to drift back...
New Year, Same Me
I cannot count the number of times I’ve heard “New Year, New You” in the past month. It's marketing gold for sure, and I...