Shannon Hartin
Shannon is a social worker (MSW), a writer, and aspiring to be a front-end web developer. As a new mom pursuing her goal, Shannon hopes to encourage other moms and women to learn how to code. When she's not chasing her toddler, you can find her watching The Office with her husband for the billionth time, tackling a home project, or striving to be a strong and healthier mama. Follow along as she hopes her experiences can help make your life seem a little less crazy or at least a little more normal.
Teaching Preschool at Home
Last spring, I had planned to enroll my daughter into preschool for the following school year, but then COVID-19 showed up and put a...
Forest Fun Center {Indoor Play Area}
As summertime has settled in, most of us have spent most of our days exploring outside, splashing in the pool, and eating our weight...
Independent Playtime & Activities for Toddlers
During the month of March, it was recommended for families to start social distancing, so like many families, we went into isolation. This meant...
Outskirts of Town: Soddy-Daisy Family Road Trip
Just minutes away from downtown Chattanooga, you can find a small town named Soddy-Daisy. If the town’s name does not draw you in, then...
What Your Community Needs {Helping During the Pandemic}
By now you have probably read many COVID-19 articles. The number of topics stemmed from this virus is overwhelming -- from the way the...
Hand-Me-Downs are the Best Gift
Do you know what says love to a mom-to-be? Hand-me-downs. I believe they are one of the greatest gifts that you can give to...
Potty Training Stinks
There seems to be a stigma around potty training, that if your child isn't potty trained by a certain age, then they are behind...
25+ Rainy Day Activities for Toddlers
Before becoming a mom, I considered myself a “homebody.” I LOVED being home - I could read, relax, binge on Netflix, and be crafty!...
You Know You’re a Mom at Christmas If…
It’s official: Christmas is only DAYS away. You know you're a mom at Christmas if you have attended a child's Christmas party or two...
DIY Holiday T-Shirts
During the first week of November, I traveled to visit my family for a week. While there, my mom and I started talking about...