laceysamuel

laceysamuel
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Lacey is a born-and-raised, tried-and-true Nashvillian. She tried moving away once but couldn’t hack it and moved right back home where she lives with her husband, Thomas, their one-year-old son, Gray, and three dogs, Munky, Puma and Eevee. Lacey worked in the veterinary field until two weeks before Gray was born and is grateful she is now able to be a stay-at-home mommy who gets to take her son on the town and discover all the family fun Nashville has to offer. She loves Steinbeck, vegetarian cooking (and eating) and binge watching television series on Netflix during the few precious hours her baby boy sleeps.
Fall Creek Falls

Family Trip to Fall Creek Falls (Pikeville, TN)

When I was in art school, a professor told me that I never really managed to do things quite as had been asked or expected of me. "You always do good work, just not...

Mommy Guilt Expressed Through Haiku

My mommy guilt began almost the minute I became pregnant. I felt guilty over a glass of wine. I felt guilty for drinking caffeinated beverages or eating questionable cheese. I felt guilty for being...

How I (Unintentionally) Became a Bed-Sharer — And Nine Tips on How to Bed-Share...

I totally planned on my son sleeping in a crib in his own room. I bought a beautiful (and expensive) crib. I set up a monitor. I got a noise machine. I hung a...

Making Mom-Friends in the Digital Age

I would like to preface this post by saying that the greatest gift I have ever received in life is the ability to be a mostly stay-at-home mom (I work 15 hours weekly as...

More Than Morning Sickness — Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Sound familiar? Unless you know a woman with this condition, it probably doesn't. While you may not know the term, you likely know at least a little about HG from the press...

I’m Nursing a Toddler (But You Don’t Have To!)

If there is one struggle all mothers have faced at some point in their mothering career, it is mom-shaming. If you are letting them cry-it-out, then you are neglectful. If you aren't, you are spoiling...

15 Gross Things I Never Thought I’d Do Before I Had a Kid

About 5 years ago, before Gray was even a thought that crossed my mind, I watched a co-worker kiss her slobber-laden child right on the mouth. I remember a thin strand of drool clung...

10 Ridiculous Parenting Products That Shouldn’t Exist

Here you have it, friends—ten absurd parenting gimmicks you can absolutely live without. 1. The Babykeeper by Mommysentials This contraption bears an uncanny resemblance to this classic scenario, don't you think?   2. Baby's Poop Alarm Can't you just sniff your kid's...

Kids Take Over the Kitchen – Fruit Dippers

I know it is hard to imagine that this is true sometimes, but kids truly want to be helpful. They want to feel big and like they make a difference (not so very different...

Date Night in Nashville: Enjoying Perennials and Pasta {Series}

 We hope this series inspires you to spend a little quality time with your partner in our fair city. There are so many fantastic different places and wonderful different ways to make your night...