The Outsiders is one of the best young adult novels ever written. S.E. Hinton was only 17 years old when she wrote it, which is nothing short of amazing. When reluctant readers open this book, somehow their disdain for reading...
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I have two boys, and they are four and five years old. With one barely in kindergarten, I’ve been thinking lately about school and how all roads lead to another scarier, more grown up road....
Journey with me if you will, dear reader, to a typical day in the typical life of me. I'm entering or leaving somewhere (probably Publix), struggling with the weight of my already enormous six-month pregnant belly on my 5'1"...
When my three year old daughter proudly declared, "I am ready to do ballet! When can I go to my ballet class?," I had instant mom guilt that I had not diligently researched this ahead of time. I hadn't...
Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Katie and I am the most nit-picky mom you know! I really don't want to be writing this post. I had several other "look-at-me-I'm-a-good-mom" topics in mind. But I want to use my own experiences...
I made it nearly four decades in this world, without children. Having a baby later in life simply meant I had more time to observe (and judge) everyone else. Even though I didn't really think I'd ever end up...
It seems I've managed to trick some of my Facebook friends into thinking I have my life together. How? Sharing pictures of my kids' lunchboxes. My husband had a conversation about it with a colleague earlier this school year....
I've been a breastfeeding mom. I've been a formula feeding mom. I've been a pumping mom. I've done all three at the same time thanks to Gray Baby being a petite-sized diva. We are currently formula feeding with quick...
When I was eight years old, I lived in Durban, South Africa. I had a large family with whom I was very close and friends living down the street. I was precocious and strong willed. I felt safe and loved...
Summer is over! Fall is on the way! There are no joining fees at the YMCA! – Hey that rhymed! To be clear there are no joining fees at the YMCA until SEPTEMBER 30TH ! The kids are back...
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30+ Chattanooga Date Night Ideas
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so now is the perfect time to plan a fun date night with your significant other! Chattanooga...