Chattanooga Moms

  The new year brings new goals. I decided to start the year off by being more intentional about the things that I want to improve: my relationships, my health, my career. I can say I want a healthy body,...

The Truth About Doing It All... One of my wise fellow Chattanooga Moms Blog contributors perfectly summarized this post: "You can't."  There. Done. Easiest. Post. Ever. Still, like a toddler pretending he can fly, I want to pretend that I can do it...

So here’s the deal, you guys. I have four kids (all boys), homeschool, and suffer from anxiety and depression that is exacerbated by winter’s lack of sunshine. Being at home all day, every day without being able to go...

Yes, it's me, the anti-bedtime mom who has evolved into the bedtime-routine-enforcer. I am blaming it on this good ol' time of year where we have to experience time change, shortened days and rain, rain all the days long....

A little over two years ago, I stepped foot in the Hamilton Family YMCA, took the tour, and signed up for a membership. I hadn't been to a gym for at least five years, when I was working and...

If you’ve ever met me, I may seem taller than 5’4”. My college roommate stood next to me in front of a mirror once and said she didn’t realize how much shorter I was than her. Apparently I was...

It's a new year and time for new resolutions. This year I only want one thing: the old me back. Pre-baby Chelsea was able to stay at work later, see friends more often and enjoy a few drinks, sing...

At the beginning of December, many of the contributors gathered together for an afternoon of food and fellowship to celebrate the season and the end of our first year. We all communicate virtually, almost on a daily basis, but...

This scene may sound familiar: My boys are bouncing happily on my bed as they pull opposite ends of one of my many worn out bras. This escalating game of tug of war will likely end with someone sporting...

You know what, mom? You do SO much for your family. I see you driving all over town, packing up the right equipment for all the extracurriculars, making sure your child eats at least one other food besides Goldfish....