I have four children. Four wonderful, kind, beautiful children who very possibly may be part human — and part Tasmanian Devil. Sometimes I look up from whatever I am doing and feel as if I’ve been plopped in the middle of a Looney Tunes episode. Kids move around like little tornadoes as objects fly through the […]
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The TRUE Story of Stay at Home Mom Life
On June 26th 2017, I made the courageous decision to quit my job and take on MOM LIFE full time. I worked in a very nice (and very expensive) daycare. For the majority of my time there, I co-taught a class of eight under the age of 18 months. So, obviously taking care of my […]

What You Say to Yourself MATTERS
My son started saying, “There you go,” when he was around eleven months old. He wasn’t officially talking, per se; he was repeating sounds. (Or so the experts on the internet said). I never really noticed how many times a day I say “there you go” until he began repeating it back to me. I say […]

We’re TWELVE Moms Stronger! Introducing Our New Nashville Moms Blog Contributors!
We are so excited to introduce y’all to eleven new members of the Nashville Moms Blog team! Each mama has her own warm, vibrant personality, and we can’t wait for you all to get to know them both online and in person through her upcoming posts and at our upcoming get togethers this summer. We […]

I Never Thought I’d Want to Stay at Home with My Baby
“I want to be a stay at home mom.” Never in my life did I think I would utter those words. I am an attorney for goodness sakes. I have a career. There was no way I was going to be “just a mom.” Don’t get me wrong, I wanted to have babies. But give […]

Run Mama Run: Tips for Running with a Jogging Stroller
I’ve been a runner since I was 12. A significant portion of my life has been spent running and racing . . . and running is truly one of the top things that makes me feel like me. So, it was only natural that a jogging stroller was one of my top baby shower gifts. […]

Mommy’s Injured — Now What?
My two toddler boys (who are three and two) thrive on routine. From school drop offs to nighttime rituals, we try to keep things consistent for them. Any shake up in the average morning sends the boys into a downward spiral to the dreaded red on the school color chart. So when I dislocated my […]
How to consign like a pro!
My husband loves to tease me every Spring and Fall. He pumps me up and gets me ready for what he refers to as “My Superbowl”. The time of year I lovingly look forward to, Consignment Season!! Kids go through so many clothes. So many. And they are just as expensive if not more than […]
3 Kids In 3 Years…And I Love It!
When I was younger…pre-kids era, I used to think that I would have three or four children that were spaced two to three years apart. Then life happened and before I knew it, I had three kids in three years. So much for my perfect little plan. My first bundle of joy was only […]
Decluttering with Kids :: Slow and Painful — Yet Satisfying
Spring has arrived with all of it’s gifts. Flowers are blooming. Trees are budding. And, on most days, the sun is shining. Spring is a welcome and refreshing reprieve from the cold winter days. What else does spring bring? For me – an uncontrollable urge to throw open the windows, let the fresh air flood […]