Sarah Keil
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).
Easy Homemade Baby Food
There are SO many approaches to introducing baby food to your little ones that it can be a little overwhelming. Purees. Mesh Feeders. Baby Led Weaning. The options are endless, and sometimes it feels like...
Tips for Leaving Baby with a Babysitter for the First Time
Eventually it's going to happen. Mama, you're going to need/want to get out of the house—sans bebe. Whether you have an adults only function, a hot date, a business engagement, or a pressing trip...
Make it Fun and Natural: Three Tips for Reading to Your Baby
In the ten months or so that I’ve been a mama, I’ve had lots of conversations about babies and kids with friends, family, and strangers alike. When people learn I’m a librarian, inevitably the...
Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes to Make Mornings Better
I don't know about you, but in the morning when I wake up? I'm hungry! My husband is fine with a bowl of cereal and a cup (or three) of coffee. But me? If that's...
How I Make Time to Read (Almost Every Day)
I love reading. Growing up, I read anything I could get my hands on—even the back of the cereal box, if nothing else was available. That trend has continued into my adult life too....
On Baby Sleep, Sanity, and Selfishness
Dear New Mama,
You just read the 2016 AAP safe sleep guidelines that encourage parents to roomshare with baby for "ideally" one year. Understandably, this causes conflicted thoughts and emotions—because you want your room back.
Hear this—even if you are a...
Talking about MLK, Race, and Diversity with Kids and Why It’s Important
Talking about race and diversity with our children can be hard, but it is so important.
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With each step on my morning run, “nasara, nasara, nasara!” chimed in my ears. I...
Why I’m Motivated to Get Fit as a New Mama
Now you know where you can get fit in Nashville—with your kids in tow (either in the class WOO! or in on-site childcare. Let's talk motivation for fitness. I'll not dwell on the weight...
Best Freebies for New Parents
I'm the queen of finding a good deal—and I didn't want to change my ways just because I had a baby. Their stuff can be expensive! Good thing there are plenty of samples out...
6 Great Fall Family Feasts
One of the best parts of beginning a new season is the opportunity to adapt your everyday eats to the bounty of that season. To me, fall means apples and pumpkins and comfort (read: cheeeeese). Mmm! It's...