Chattanooga Moms

Growing up in Louisiana, jambalaya and gumbo were common one-pot dishes served for large gatherings, holidays or in bulk for leftovers later in the week. In our family, it was not uncommon for family gatherings to include 50-60 hungry...

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 (oh, and a holiday performance), eaten a few Santa chocolates while wrapping presents, and decorated...

If your life is anything like mine, it gets messy. Some days, if I am being honest, I totally nail it. I have all the people in all the right places at all the right times with all the...

Yes, you read that correctly. I grew up in a no Santa and Easter Bunny household, and you know what? I don't feel as if I missed out on something. When you have a child, it forces you to...

This is only our fourth Christmas as parents, so I reach December 25th wondering, as I stare at the wreckage of boxes and wrapping paper, how much is too much? Were the gifts I chose really appropriate for her...

This time of year is my favorite. I love the Christmas cheer, the holiday lights, the music, the shopping, and seeing family and friends. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t stressful too. Last week, for the first time in...

I never knew what FOMO actually stood for until I moved to Chattanooga. Fear of Missing Out is a real thing here — there’s a LOT to do in this town. It’s nearly impossible to get EVERYONE you know together...

Ah, Christmastime is upon us, and as always, I’m giddy and happy about it. This year in particular is filled with even more joy as my little one is now old enough to join in on the excitement. Christmas...

Chattanooga is a wonderful place to live, not only for the activities and the events located here, but also for the proximity to other amazing places. Below are the top ten places and activities that we experienced in and...

Did you miss our 3rd Annual Christmas Family Event? It was our biggest year yet with more sponsors, activities, snacks and crafts! We were blown away by how much fun was to be had at A Night at the...