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 their favorite things. After taking...
With whispers of fall starting to mix in the air, my family decided it was the perfect time to take advantage of local fall activities like apple picking around Chattanooga.
While there are actually quite a few apple orchards around...
If you're anything like me, it's not uncommon to see on Facebook a scary story about a local mom warning others about a creepy encounter she’s had. Usually, it has to do with a suspicious person following her around...
I'm a fourth grade language arts and reading teacher, and my favorite part of every single school day is reading aloud to my students. Daily read aloud time is a non-negotiable in my classroom, so over the years, I've...
With August upon us, it seems that there is a collective shift from thinking about summer fun to thinking about the school year and all the things that come with it. It evokes so many different emotions depending on...
Buzz words are flying all around us these days, both at work and at home. Professional words like synergy, innovation, and alignment. Personal words like self-awareness, self-care, and emotional support _________ (fill in the blank). But what about parenting?...
There is nothing quite so terrifying for a parent as having your child/children be participants in a wedding. The sheer terror of setting your toddler loose on a church full of people loaded with a flower bucket full of...
We love to travel. So much so that after a crazy, drama-filled trip around the world (see my last post), we came home and started making plans for Memorial Day Weekend. Being 12 weeks or so away from adding...
Did I cry in the Target aisle today over the cutest baby things? Yes, I did! My kids are now "big kids," but I still get to be around babies being a labor and postpartum doula. Doing this has...
With three kids we are always looking for something fun to do on the weekends this time of year. Growing up in Chattanooga, I’m not sure how I made it to 36 years of age not having been to...
In + Around Chattanooga
Snow Tubing Near Chattanooga
Are you looking for a fun winter activity for the whole family? How about snow tubing? There are several places within driving distance that...
