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!
Time Doesn’t Always Fly — And That’s OK
There are so many reasons that I love my friends with young kids. Chief among them, the ability to text them at 9 pm with whatever absurd parenting experience I’ve had that day and...
Happy Fall, Y’all! :: 2016 Guide to Pumpkin Patches in the Nashville Area!
Hey everyone! It’s time for my third annual pumpkin patch guide! Just like all the years before this one, I am decorating for Fall while lamenting the 90 degree heat. But cooler weather can’t...
ChoreMonster App :: Chores For Kids Made Easy
Parents have been trying to motivate their kids to help around the house since the dawn of time. There are sticker charts and magnet boards galore created in order to prompt kids to do their...
Notable in Nashville: The Nashville Food Project
As part of the Nashville community, at Nashville Moms Blog we feel strongly that we are part of something bigger than the small worlds we operate in daily. Nashville is a city rich with...
My Daughter is Better Than Me
Sometimes, I really love how oblivious and unpredictable kids can be. The funny questions, the silly comments—I live for the unintentional hilarity. With that, however, comes their knack for saying the absolute wrong thing...
9 Things I Can’t Wait To Do To My Grown Daughter
In my darkest hours, I fantasize about the payback. I KNOW you know what I'm talking about. On the days that you look in the mirror and think "What's that on my shirt? Is...
Choose Chem-Dry of Brentwood for Natural Carpet Cleaning!
Nashville Moms Blog has partnered with Chem-Dry of Brentwood Carpet Cleaning to bring relevant and important information to NMB Readers through this sponsored post. We were compensated for this post, but all thoughts and opinions are our...
Berry Picking in Middle Tennessee! {2016}
It’s getting to be time for berry picking, y'all! We've updated our Middle Tennessee Berry Picking Guide to reflect any changes that were available. Some changes were small (i.e. now closed on Sundays), and some...
Where Kids Eat Free (Or Cheap!) In Nashville! {2016 Edition}
We know that moms are always looking for ways to make dinner time a little easier. In an effort to help, we've put some suggestions for those nights that you just don't feel like cooking....
Believing They Are Loved
Recently, I went to an all women’s retreat. No kids. Lodge in the woods. An entire weekend. It was just as relaxing as it sounds. It was lead by Gina—a woman that I admire...