For me, food is seasonal, and this line of thinking drives my husband nuts. He can sit down and eat a pot roast or lasagna any day of the year – but when it’s hot outside, I want something summery and refreshing! This can make the make ahead meal a little challenging, as one does […]
I want to talk about something that might make you a little uncomfortable. I know, nobody wants to discuss sex and cancers of their sexual organs. But this is a conversation we need to have. As part of National Women’s Health Week, it’s important that we bring awareness to and destigmatize a serious women’s health […]
On the way to school this morning, my son asked, “Mommy, are there museums in Tennessee?” I know where he is going with this. We just spent a weekend in Washington D.C. and visited the Natural History Museum. Me: “Yes, there are museums here. But I don’t know if they have dinosaur bones.” L: “There […]
My son is getting bigger by the minute. And with each pair of outgrown pants, each successful assembly of a Lego figurine, and each correct understanding of a spelled out word (Seriously? We’re going to have to learn sign language or something!), I’m becoming acutely aware that he’s ready for kindergarten. But is he? We have […]
Looking for a fitness win? Or any type of win? Do you need to feel like you are absolutely crushing something? Then go for a run . . .in the rain. I’m currently training for the Music City Half Marathon, and today was my workout day. My full-time job makes training really difficult, so I have […]
My son turned four this past fall. After attending a few birthday parties at Bounce U and Monkey Joes, my husband and I decided to have a simple, low-key, old-school backyard birthday party. In my head? I pictured dizzy bat races and pin the tail on the donkey. Hot dogs on the grill and cold […]
The other morning, I couldn’t find my coffee cup. I checked all the usual places—twice. And instead of waiting for it to turn up (it was in my closet at work), I ordered another one off Amazon. Granted, it’s a really awesome mug. And with my husband’s propensity to store all coffee mugs in his […]
The other day I found myself saying, “Life is insane right now. I just need to make it through the holidays…” Wait. WHAT?! Stop. I love Christmas. LOVE. IT. The decorations. The smell. (Balsam & Cedar anyone?) The traditions. Cheesy movies. The music. It’s my favorite time of year. So why on earth would I want to […]
It was Halloween afternoon. I had rearranged my work schedule so I could be home in time to finish setting up for the neighborhood block party, get myself and the kids dressed, and enjoy a festive evening of fun! While waiting to pick up my food contribution of chicken tenders (thank you, Kroger), I passed by […]
It’s that time of year again . . . The crisp mornings, the leaves changing colors—and the little noses running like faucets. Cold and flu season is upon us, and—as parents—we want to stop all the coughing, sneezing, and complaining. In short, we want to get them back to school! As I tell my patients, my magic […]
