Family + Lifestyle

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Summertime is almost here, and with it comes ice cream! My family typically gets ice cream several times during the summer, and Chattanooga has no shortage of yummy places...

Summer is here, and it's time to start planning family vacations. Whether you're shooting for a relaxing beach getaway or an adventurous road trip, planning a memorable family vacation takes time and effort, and don't I know it. With...

It’s 6:15pm, the day’s dishes are piled up in front of me in the sink, the dryer is singing its tune of “don’t forget me,” two children have decided to dance on the table, one is holding onto my...

Is it weird if reading “what to expect” community forums is one of my hobbies? Let me be honest. It’s mostly just for the drama. “Should I sleep train? My baby is up four times a night" ... then...

For some reason, the end of kindergarten always hits me much harder than the beginning. I'm on my fourth child now, so I think I can say this is a strong pattern. Kindergarten is such a sweet year of...

Looking back on my time as an elementary school teacher, one of the most difficult things at the beginning of the year -- for both me and the parents -- was dealing with the students' typical loss of knowledge...

Bringing work back into a stay-at-home mom’s routine is like trying to shape three-day-old playdough into something recognizable. The hard, crusty bits take forever to fold into the soft inner layer, and by the time it's smoothed out, the...

Did you know April is National Autism Awareness Month? As a mom with four children, two of whom are on the spectrum, April is a special month for our family. We are raising our kids to be accepting of...

Chattanooga is a fantastic location for some great universities. Whether you want to keep your college-bound child nearby or are considering returning to school yourself, there is no shortage of higher education options! University of Tennessee Chattanooga Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee (Downtown) Website: www.utc.edu Tuition...

Spring has arrived, and there is no better time than now to visit some local farms. Whether you want to buy locally grown produce, see some animals, get in touch with nature, or host an event, we've got several...