Torrey Swan
When I moved to Nashville when I was 11, I never knew how deep my roots would run here! I attended Belmont University (Go Bruins!) where I met my husband David. We were married in 2008, and 4 months later, he was off to Iraq for a year. A couple of years after he returned home, we had our first daughter, Madeline, who is a lively redhead that keeps us on our toes! Any and all rumors you've ever heard about the nature of redheads are in fact true. Our second little girl, Violet, was born in July of this year and is the sweetest little addition.
Before having children, I worked as a pediatric nurse for 7 years, and last year worked at two Williamson County high schools as a Health Science teacher. I will once again be staying home with the birth of our second daughter.
I am new to the world of blogging, but look forward to the experience of getting to share stories, tips and advice with other local moms!
Where Kids Eat Free (Or Cheap) In Nashville!
I love a good deal. Finding bargains is a game to me. I also love to eat, so combining those two things is pretty much as good as it gets. Some nights you just...
Learning to Communicate — Marriage Counseling Helped Us
As a newly engaged 23 year-old, I was deeply entrenched in bridal magazines, veils, dress fittings, and ring admiring. My husband-to-be was in the military with a deployment on the horizon. A not-so-very-distant horizon,...
Things I Never Want My Daughters to Hear Me Say
My world view has changed drastically since having two daughters, and so has my husband's. Recently, we ran into a young woman we both know who is about 19 years old. She is very pretty and...
To the Mommies Who Can’t Breastfeed: You’re Doing Just Fine
I don’t think that anyone will dispute the fact that breastfeeding is good for babies. The antibodies and nutrients that a baby gains from breastfeeding are, of course, beneficial. Many moms will speak to how...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events in the Nashville Area
Have you been affected by breast cancer or know someone who has? Chances are that your answer is yes since about 1 in 8 women develop breast cancer in their lifetime. If you didn't...
Kids Take Over the Kitchen — Making Cake Balls!
Cooking is my absolute favorite hobby, and do you know what makes it even better? Doing it with my two-year-old—especially when we make cake balls. I have high hopes that she’ll share my passion...
Happy Fall, Y’all! Our Guide To Nashville Area Pumpkin Patches
Fall is here, and it is my absolute favorite! I look forward to this season all year long—the cooler weather, cozy clothes, Octoberfest beer, Halloween—I love every bit of it. Even prior to having kids,...
Being Mommy After Losing My Own
Death is a part of life. That fact is as indisputable as it is unpleasant. It is something that is inescapable and difficult to think about. It is never easy, but when it happens sooner than...
My Veggie Chef: Our Family’s Experience with a Vegan Meal Service {Sponsored Post}
{NMB has partnered with My Veggie Chef for this sponsored post. We simply love this local business and are thrilled to highlight and share what they're up to!}
What do you think of when you think...
Eat Local, Buy Local – Nashville Farmers Markets: Nolensville {series}
This week we'll be highlighting a few of our local farmers markets. We at Nashville Moms Blog count ourselves blessed to live in a city that has such a wealth of local markets, and...