Why leave town for berry picking when you can pick your own strawberries in Nashville? We have a tradition in my family of picking our own fruit each summer, which typically means setting aside a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and driving anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours to a ‘pick your own’ farm somewhere […]

Boredom won’t be an option for your family — There are so many things to do with kids in Nashville! Ready or not, summer is coming– and if you want to have a great school break with your kids, you’d better be prepared. The good news? It’s easy to find fun things to do with […]

I’m going to let you in on a little secret that I’m betting most of your friends and neighbors know nothing about: The Tennessee Prairie. Yes, friends, believe it or not, Middle Tennessee is home to a globally unique, almost desert-like ecosystem known as the limestone cedar glade. It’s a place of intense heat and […]

Don’t believe the hype– There’s nothing wrong with using your Facebook feed as a highlights reel. Last week, my husband and I dropped everything, pulled the kids from school, and, along with my two grown stepdaughters, got on a plane bound for California. A family emergency was responsible for this last-minute journey– I won’t go […]

Thanks to the Hilton Sandestin Beach for hosting my family on our beach adventure! I think my entire family would agree that our best moments come when we travel together, so we try to do it as often as possible. We’re definitely on the adventurous side– We love experiencing new things and exploring different terrains– […]

When I was younger, I believed one benefit of growing older would be that I’d suffer fewer and fewer instances of ‘that awkward moment’ with others. With each year that passed, I was sure my ability to hold my tongue would increase and my brain-to-mouth filter would grow stronger. Unfortunately, that has not been the […]

If you’re not taking advantage of these Dollar Tree Deals, you’re missing out! Whether you’re making $20,000 or $200,000 a year, I hope you’re making the Dollar Tree a regular stop on your shopping circuit. Over the last decade or so, I’ve come to rely on this store where everything’s a dollar (or less) for […]

Why did city leaders keep scout leader abuse secret for so long? I grew up in Gainesville, Georgia, a small town tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Gainesville is the kind of place newlyweds dream of when they imagine raising a family– Its historic, cherry tree-lined downtown square is surrounded by […]

It’s that time of year– the time when your once seemingly magical school lunch ideas have ceased to impress your children. They’re tired of your heart-shaped sandwiches, your wraps, your flatbread creations. They’re over the chicken salad and crackers, the ants on a log, the apple slices with caramel dip. If you include one more […]

These pirate ideas are sure to educate and inspire your child! This post about pirate ideas for kids is sponsored by Thirteen Brother Pirates. My opinions, as always, are my own. If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve been through a pirate phase with at least one of your children. My kids were hooked on […]