You ever meet another family and instantly think, “I got to get to know them! them more”? That’s the Wolfe crew for me. From the moment we started, their playful energy had us all cracking up—and it didn’t stop. Laughter echoed through the orchard like it was made for them. Beckham, their 6-year-old superstar, may […]

It’s no wonder we’re exhausted, friend. Before our feet even touch the floor, we’ve already been hit with hundreds of voices—opinions, “solutions,” and those shiny life hacks that swear they’ll make everything easier. Except instead of feeling lighter, we feel… heavier. We wake up to noise before we even wake up to breath. And that […]

Parenting boys comes with plenty of wobbly moments. As a former social worker, I can tell you this: those wobbles don’t go away on their own. They need tools. In the field, I used one particular method over and over again with boys who were struggling emotionally. It worked then, and it works now at […]

The other day, I had one of those parenting moments that stopped me in my tracks. After I responded to Beckett with a short temper, he looked up at me and said, “I don’t like the way my stomach feels when you talk like that… but I won’t cry, ‘cause that’s for babies.” Oh my lanta, […]

Friend, you know I love a good life hack—but when it comes to something that literally helps me breathe easier every morning? You better believe I’m shouting it from the rooftops. This spring, we added a Nod & Winks Beddy’s zipper bedding set to our son’s room, and OH MY LANTA—game. changed. I knew zipper […]

You know that moment when you catch a glimpse of your rug and think, “Ugh, I really need to clean that,” but then the dog needs out, your six-year-old needs a snack, a neighbor knocks, and—whoosh —the thought leaves your brain? Yeah. Been there, friend. Often. For months I was stuck in that loop: see […]

Have you ever hit that point where you just have to get out of the house, but the thought of packing for an overnight trip makes you want to crawl back into bed? Oh, same, friend. That’s why I’ve pulled together this list of family-tested, mama-approved day trips from Chattanooga—all within about three hours or less. No […]

This tip? It’s a game-changer. Imagine loading up a cheerful 6‑year‑old and heading out after work on a Thursday, because snacks and sunsets wait for no one. We did just that on our most recent Tybee Island vacation, and trust me, this family-friendly escape is just a six‑hour, soul-refreshing jaunt from Chattanooga. Let me walk […]

Sound familiar, friend? This is the magic of the Fourth of July as a mama can be chaotic, cozy, and wildly memorable. Whether you’ve been planning for weeks or you’re just now pulling up ideas while your toddler naps in the back seat, you’re in the right place. I’ve rounded up every family-friendly Fourth of […]

This morning? It felt like a circus had moved into my kitchen. Pancake batter on the floor, a missing school permission slip… I was drowning before breakfast. Can we just talk about how much chaos a single family can create before 8 a.m.? I used to feel like my brain was doing somersaults before coffee. […]

Tired of chlorine and crowds? Same. If your crew is craving a summer day with cool, clear water and wild adventure, it is time to try a blue hole, Chattanooga style. I’ve schlepped the towels, packed the peanut butter sandwiches, and wrangled kids in and out of swim shoes. And let me tell you. Nature […]

Chattanooga summers? Basically a sauna with bugs. So you’re searching Google with something like, ‘swimming in Chattanooga.’ I. Don’t. Blame. Yah. When you’ve got tiny humans to entertain, sunscreen to reapply, and snacks melting in your bag—cool water is the only answer. Here’s your go-to list of pools and splash pads in Chattanooga (and nearby) […]