Tag: family
How to Survive the Holidays as an Introvert
I am a tried and true introvert (an INTJ, actually, for all you Myers Briggs geeks out there). I’m not great at small talk....
Celebrate Your Village!
We've all heard the saying "it takes a village" when it comes to raising children. I know some parents resent this notion, thinking it implies some...
Six Apps to Help You Organize Your Life
I am the most disorganized person I know. Sure, my decorated planner and fantastic color coordination skills might suggest otherwise, but it’s all just...
6 Great Fall Family Feasts
One of the best parts of beginning a new season is the opportunity to adapt your everyday eats to the bounty of that season. To me, fall...
Harry Potter and The Life Lessons
In honor of the release of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, I wanted to share some life lessons I think are to be...
An Open Letter to My Grandmother — How Did You Do It?!
Hi, Mamaw! Wow, we sure do miss you!
You were the best grandmother a kid could want. Your home was always welcoming and a place...
In Defense of Playing Hooky
"When can we have a Mom and Nathan Day?"
My son's question—and his big brown pleading eyes—stopped me short as I made breakfast on a...
Snip, Snip, Hooray! The Girlfriend’s Guide to Vasectomy
“And what do you plan to use for birth control?”
I sit in the exam room for my post-partum visit. My left boob is leaking, I’m sitting...
Happy 4th of July, Nashville!
We're taking the day to spend with our families near and far! We hope that you get the chance to spend America's birthday with...
When Your Kid Looks Nothing Like You
I grew up in the same small town that in which my mom was raised. Same church, same school, same teachers. I also happened...