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 […]
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The Chocolate Cake Your Life is Missing
It’s the holiday season – and everything that implies. Time is short and the list of social engagements is long. So let me save you some time. THIS is the dessert you need to bring to your child’s teacher appreciation luncheon, book club gathering, work holiday potluck, tree decorating party… Whatever the event on your […]
Moving Tips from a Military Spouse
Hi, my name is Jocelyn, I’m an Army wife – which means I’ve move. A LOT. My husband and I have been married nearly 12 years, and we are currently staring move number seven in the face. And while I can say with 100% certainty “I absolutely HATE moving”, I’ve gotten really good at it. […]
Mourning the Life I Have to Leave Behind
12 days. That’s all the time I have left here in Nashville. The movers arrive in 8 days, so the hours I’m not at work will be spent preparing for yet another big change. It’s PCS season (Permanent Change of Station) for those who don’t speak the military lingo. “Permanent”. Ha! The longest I’ve lived […]
DIY Firecracker Centerpieces
While shopping for supplies for our Fourth of July Block Party, I stumbled upon some adorable Firecracker centerpieces. They had glitter! Ribbon! Pompoms! I mean, the tackiness level was so over the top I simply had to have them. Then? I saw the price tag. I didn’t need them that badly — not even at 40% off. Then I […]
Let’s Talk About Family Planning – Part 2: Family Planning Options and How They Work
Family Planning Now, whatever your reason for being interested in family planning, you should select the method that works best for you. Talk with your OB/GYN or Primary Care Provider about your plans for future children, religious or personal beliefs, period symptoms, scheduling concerns (can you remember to take a pill the same time every […]
Let’s Talk About Family Planning — Part 1: Your Menstrual Cycle Explained
Congratulations, mama! You survived TEN grueling months of nausea, swollen ankles, frequent urination, and sleep deprivation. Your reward? A tiny, adoring human — and the return of your monthly visitor. While you are thrilled to be a mother, you’re not quite ready to do it again – at least not in the near future . […]
How Mama Got Her Groove Back…
Take a moment and think back… before the kids, before the wedding, before college… waaaaay back to those angst-filled teenage years. I know, the horrors! But nestled in between the broken hearts and questionable fashion choices- was a unique individual carving a place for themselves in the world. What was important to you? What was […]
These 10 Services Will Change Your Life!
Whether you are a stay-at-home Mom, a work-from-home Mom, a part-time workin Mama or a full-time working Mama there is one thing we can all agree on… there are not enough hours in the day. Here at Nashville Mom’s Blog, our mission is to not only connect you with each other, but to connect you […]
Valentines Cupcakes — with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Among the many benefits of children (legos everywhere, sloppy kisses, and tender, “I wuv you”s) is the ever increasing opportunity to bake. I’d never considered myself much of a baker. I had one cake recipe in my repertoire. (It is killer!) So when my then nearly 5-year-old asked me to make him a strawberry cake […]