Elissa Pugh
Born and raised in Maryland, Elissa moved to Nashville fourteen years ago and is quite smitten with Music City. She lives in East Nashville in a small, but cozy, fixer upper. A former Montessori teacher, Elissa is currently a stay at home mom for her son (Ziggy) and two daughters (Goldie and Elida). She sometimes teaches an ESL class for adults and also does some freelance writing. Elissa is a hot bath enthusiast and a lover of books.
Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition. —Jacques Barzun
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12, and Teacher...
Fun with Paint: Three Easy and Cheap Ways to Keep Kids Busy
It's no secret that kids love to have fun with paint — be it finger painting or using brushes, you'd be hard pressed to find...
Real Life: Welcome to Our Home — Please Forgive the Mess
As I write this, I’m sitting in my living room. There’s an overflowing tub of shoes by the front door, a desk that is...
Three Super-Simple Snacks to Serve Your Kids—Right Now!
I love Pinterest as much as the next gal, but some times I just don't have it in me to make an elaborate snack...
Indian Creek Summer Camp for Families: A Different (and Better) Kind of Vacation
I couldn't believe my luck when we found out that my entire family was going to be able to attend a family camp session at...
Five Dollars, Five Ways: Colors {series}
Five Dollars, Five Ways is a series that explores a variety of activities for your kiddos based on a trip to the dollar store with a...
Ice Day at Nashville Zoo! (and a DIY Ice Treat Idea for Your Pets)
Looking for some family fun that is both cool (literally and figuratively) as well as educational? Head out to Nashville Zoo for Ice Day this Saturday, July...
Top 5 Reasons I AM a Stay at Home Mom
My lovely fellow contributor, Theresa, recently wrote a thoughtful post called, Top 5 Reasons I'm NOT a Stay at Home Mom. It came from...
Five Dollars, Five Ways: Summer Outdoor Activities {series}
Five Dollars, Five Ways is a series that explores a variety of activities for your kiddos based on a trip to the dollar store with a...
Nashville’s Best Cool Treats for a Hot Summer in Music City
Of course, you can always find ice cream or frozen yogurt at any number of chain establishments, but the following is a list of...