Amy Smith
Amy is a rare Nashville native. She left for a brief period to attend Union University in Jackson, TN, but high-tailed it back shortly after graduation. Amy met her husband on 2nd Avenue and after they were married they did a small tour of the Nashville area by living in Antioch, Pleasant View, and Cedar Hill. They finally found the holy land that is East Nashville and have been there since 2013. Amy has a 6 year old son and a 5 year old daughter that are slowly turning her black hair white. Along with her husband and children, Amy also has two Labradors and a cat, so basically Amy's house is never clean. When not working or sweeping up dog hair, Amy likes to read, watch trash tv, eat peanut butter M&Ms, and dream about alone time.
Read Across America Day :: Ways to Get Your Child to Read — and...
It's Read Across America Day and that means it is time to GET. YOUR. READ. ON!
Maybe I seem a little too excited for this day, but I love to read, so this makes me...
When the Bond with Your New Baby is Not Instant
All I ever wanted in life? To have children. Even as a young adult, I knew I could not make someone fall in love with and marry me. But I would have children —...
Where to Trick-or-Treat in Nashville and other Fall Fun
October! That means it’s officially time for Ugg Boots, leggings, Pumpkin flavored all the things, and of course, our annual round-up of the best places to celebrate Halloween and trick-or-treat in Nashville! Whether you’re...
When Your Children are Teased . . . Because of You
We had just started our last week of summer vacation. It was a Monday night and right before bed my kids (boy age 6, girl age 5) both asked if they could stay home...
To the Mom of the Biter . . .
To the mom of the biter, I have just four words for you:
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
I know it's hard. It's hard to know why your child is doing this. It's hard to feel the...
Reese Witherspoon Told Me to Read This . . . and Other Books for...
It's summer! And to me, that means fun reads on the beach! (I got the book part . . . but how do I get the beach part?)
One of my new favorite places to...
In Defense of the Participation Trophy
I can already feel the angry mob forming as I type out the title. It seems that people these days have very strong opinions about the participation trophy. Myself? I go back and forth on this debate....
Does My Child Need Glasses?
How do you know when your child needs glasses? It's not like your child knows something is wrong. You won't hear, "Hey, mom! I think I need glasses." So how do you know when your...
Who is that Aging Woman in My Mirror?
It happened about two years ago. I looked in the mirror and I could actually SEE new wrinkles around a pair of eyes. My first thought was “this girl looks ragged!” Then the sad...
Three Things That Surprised Me About Having Small Children
The minute you get pregnant and announce it to the world, the advice and opinions start rolling in. People do not hesitate to tell you how a baby is going to change your life....