As I sat with my toddler during the witching hour (4pm in our house), sleep deprived, overly tired, and getting "hangry," I noticed my toddler and I are more alike right now than ever. While I'm in the never-ending...
My mom was the queen of birthday parties when I was growing up and her secret weapon was the Penny Whistle Party Planner (PWPP). The PWPP listed over twenty different party themes, complete with accompanying food ideas, games, favors,...
I'm going out on a limb in thinking I'm not alone here, but I really LOVE the holidays. I love almost everything about them: the music, the lights, the baking, the parties, the extra pleasantness to and from people....
I'm not going to lie - some days I need a thumbs up or a hearty pat on the back. I'm talking about the days that seem overwhelming, the days that make it feel like you're drowning trying to...
Pandemics like the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) can be scary for anyone, but when you are in your third trimester and approaching your due date, it adds an extra level of stress and worry. I am due toward the middle...
As a native Chattanoogan, I’m inspired by the growth in innovation and opportunity that has occurred in this city since I left in 2001 to attend college in Nashville.
That same spirit of innovation led my husband and I to...
I'm an extrovert by nature. Human interaction, especially with strangers, makes me plain happy and energized. However, even as a self-proclaimed people person, I get a bit nervous when receiving professional services from strangers. Whether this be a new...
It is every parent's dream for their children to eat their veggies! We hear it all the time, how we need to have them eat more veggies! It is a feat worth bragging about.
Our daughter loves veggies! We have...
As a photographer that shot primarily newborn photos for a long time, I have met many new moms. About 80% of them either do not want to be in the newborn photos or are reluctant to do so. It...
Screen free: I know it's unheard of with screens even at gas station to entertain us while we pump gas. Screens are everywhere! Over a year ago we significantly cut down our daughter’s screen time. We have weaned it down...
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It’s springtime (depending on the week, right?), and you know what that means! In addition to the allergies and the rain, springtime means it’s...
