Chattanooga Moms

I know that as moms we are supposed to be there for our children, significant others, and loved ones. Maybe I shouldn't say we are "supposed to" since I really do want to be there for my family. Most...

The Chattanooga Moms Blog's 2nd Annual Cookies with Santa was a night filled with twinkle lights, balloons, magical characters and holiday cheer. This is our favorite event of the year, one in which we get to meet so many of...

Have you ever felt yourself turn into a completely different person right before your period? About 20% of menstruating women experience PMS. Has your PMS ever lasted 5-10 days and been extremely intense? It has for me; in fact,...

I love Christmas -- the lights and trees, gift-giving and receiving, the parties and time with family -- it's something I look forward to every year. I also really enjoy picking out gifts for my family members and friends,...

Although studies disprove the old wives' tale, many women still fear working out when pregnant or even when trying to become pregnant. Instantly, we start that #momlife and put our health second. It’s easy to do; after all, no...

Cookie exchange or cookie swap parties are a popular around the holidays. The idea is to invite a group of friends over and have each person make enough of one kind of cookie to share. You can sample the...

How is it December already? It feels like it was just yesterday I was slathering my boys in sunscreen and heading to the swimming pool, but Christmas has officially arrived in Chattanooga. I truly love every single bit of...

As anyone who knows me can attest to, I live for celebrating the holidays. Every year, we throw holiday parties and attend holiday festivals and bake a lot of holiday cookies. My house is covered in cheesy decorations from...

Before you read this letter, let me be clear about my angle. Our family has been blessed with resources that most do not have. Our kids are clothed, sheltered, and cared for beyond their basic needs. We are fortunate...

In the book I'm currently reading aloud to my daughter, there is a scene where the (male, 12-year-old) protagonist's former best friend plays a "prank" and kisses a fourth-grade girl on the lips on the school bus. The girl...