Family + Lifestyle

Maybe you've dreamed of being a stay-at-home-parent (SAHP) for ages but it's just not going to work out. Maybe you (*gasp*) canNOT wait to get back to work. Or maybe, like me, you fall somewhere in between. No matter...

  Have you ever met those super annoying parents whose kids never seem to sleep and they always want to fill you in on how excruciating their past week of sleep has been? Oh, you have had a conversation with me...

Does there really need to be another baby here? I want to have a third baby. I WANT to have a third baby, people. It's taken me a while to admit that. To actually say the words out loud. Because it feels...

Ok ladies, moms or not, there are times you feel overwhelmed and lost in your pursuit to “get it right.” People, media, and the world around us, exude perfection as the ultimate goal for everyone. Except they change the...

Who would say no to a free (or cheap) meal? A silly person, that's who. But none of you wonderful mamas are silly (in a bad way), so take your family out, dive into some delicious food, and keep...

Two years ago, my husband and I sold our first home with its 12 foot square yard, and prioritized our new house search with the biggest yard we could afford for our sons. Our oldest was only two going...

Chattanooga is a happening city, and the time leading up to Easter is no egg-ception. (Hold your applause and/or groans until the end, please.) Whether you are new to the community or you are a Chattanooga Easter veteran, here at...

Being a mom during the winter months can be rough. Chapped lips, runny noses and an endless supply of lost hats can drive even the most together mama to the brink of insanity. To make matters worse, cold weather means...

I found myself saying ‘no’ a lot; like a whole lot. Why not say YES? If we are being truthful, I downloaded a counter app on my phone and tallied the number of times I said no in a day...

photo credit: Robin Dance Whether you are planning a staycation or coming from another place, Chattanooga is a fantastic place to visit for Spring Break. Often by late March to April, it's warm enough for just a jacket (and occasionally...