Sarah Keil

Sarah Keil
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After three years in Nashville, Sarah still doesn't consider herself a Southerner—though she loves it here in Middle Tennessee. Maybe that day will come, but until then, she is still a proud Indiana girl married to an Ohio State-obsessed man, Ben (who has banned the term "y'all" at their house and will be utterly devastated if their baby develops a Southern accent). Sarah became a mama in May 2016 upon the birth of their first child, a son (online persona=#BabyVolde). Though she loves her three cats, they are most assuredly not her children. By day, Sarah is an academic librarian. By night, she loves to cook, bake, read, run marathons (well, not every night...), be involved with her church, and explore Nashville's many parks, restaurants, and coffee shops with her little family. You can find out what Sarah is up to in the kitchen by visiting her blog, The Pajama Chef (thepajamachef.com), or by following her on Twitter or Instagram (@thepajamachef).
On "Working Dads"

Let’s Talk About “Working Dads”

Let's talk about working dads for sec here. Now, I know that term is a little weird. Truth is, most dads work (92.8%, to be exact) outside the home. But I don't want to...
Diversity Matters: 10 Books to Spark Conversation with Your Child

Diversity Matters: 10 Books to Spark Conversation with Your Child

Diversity matters in the United States and in Nashville — now more than ever! Reading with your kids is a wonderful way to spark conversation about important topics (and a great way to step...
Mocktails

Mocktail Recipes for the Holidays

Growing up, I always felt so special when my dad or one of my grandpas ordered a Shirley Temple for me. Back then, I had never heard of mocktails, but I enjoyed having my own...
Stocking stuffers for toddlers

Best Toddler Stocking Stuffers

Christmas is coming! Have you started shopping yet? I have. Online shopping FTW! But it's tough — especially now that I have a toddler of my own to shop for as well as two...
When Your Baby is "Late" to the Walking Game

When Your Baby is “Late” to the Walking Game

Everyone says kids develop at that their own pace, and I have recently learned just how true that is. Tomorrow my son turns sixteen months old. (I say that I like I keep track...
One Year In: Reflections on Daycare and Work

One Year In: Reflections on Daycare and Work

"You hold him for every nap?" One of my son's new daycare teachers shook her head in disbelief, raising her eyebrow. "We’ll have to get him used to sleeping in a crib then." (Pause) "You need...
Favorite podcasts for motherhood

Listen to this! My Favorite Podcasts on Motherhood

Lately, I've just been addicted to podcasts. Don't get me wrong—I enjoy listening to music, and audiobooks save my sanity on my Nashville commute of doom. But sometimes, neither of those options hit the sweet spot,...
Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe on Social Media

Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe on Social Media

Like it or not, social media is a part of life these days. And it's a great way to communicate with those near and far. Most people I know have accounts on at least...
Family photo op in the Rockies!

Traveling with Baby: Mission Possible

In the first four months of my son's life, we traveled from coast to coast and north to south. Many people said we were crazy to travel with a baby like that. But I...
Weeknight dinners are hard! This is my new-mom journey towards simplifying weeknight meals and finding balance between cooking and family.

A Foodie Mama’s Journey to Simplifying Weeknight Dinners

Variety is the spice of life, or so they say. In my life, variety is the spice of life in my kitchen only. Cooking new recipes is my favorite! The rest of the time?...