11+ hour, 23+ min ago  (364+ words) Lately, I find myself navigating the almost-empty-nest season. With one child still in high school, two off at college, and a pair of young adult stepdaughters, my role as a mom has changed'but my heart is still deeply rooted in…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (321+ words) You came into this world ready to fight. After all, you're number two and what is second place if not for the first loser? But it was more than that. Where your older brother had to transition away from being…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (713+ words) Ping! Your older kid was at bat, but you missed their awesome hit because you were rummaging around in your car for Goldfish for your other kid. Spring sports are [] The post Winner Winner, Sports During Dinner! appeared first on…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (615+ words) I'm a proud wife and mama of three who recently returned to work in marketing after six years as a stay-at-home mom. Parenting has taught me to let go of perfectionism and to laugh at myself and life's unpredictable twists....

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (376+ words) Windows open, flowers blooming, temperatures warming. It must be spring! Which means I'm doing everything I can to get my family up and out of the house. That means soccer and track meets and fire pits and basketball in the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (338+ words) After what has felt like a long winter, spring is finally sprouting in East Tennessee! You can spot daffodils, crocus and Lenten roses along with flowering trees like redbuds in early to mid-March. The show only gets better from here!...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (401+ words) If you're looking for a fun day trip or weekend destination for your family, don't overlook the Tri-Cities area. Comprising Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, the Tri-Cities is a great location to explore with kids. I am lucky enough to…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (514+ words) The other morning, I found myself doing what I always do. Packing lunches, making sure backpacks were ready, checking folders, reminding kids to grab what they needed. Everything was ready to go. My hair still wasn't done. I hadn't made…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (425+ words) If you're raising kids, you know your home is constantly evolving. One year you're baby-proofing cabinets, the next you're figuring out homework spaces, toy storage, and where everyone can gather for family dinners. Happening at the Chilhowee Park Exposition Center…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (338+ words) A detailed vacation itinerary. A solid collection of road trip snacks. Nothing but beautiful weather, the open road, and a radio station that plays a mix of hits from yesterday and today." You don't have to do things the way…...