You eat smartly, you exercise, you ask advice from your doctor. Yet, you still seem to be fighting the battle of the bulge. Sound familiar? I don’t use the f word lightly; but I included it in the title of this post because apparently our battle against fat may be about more than simply calories […]
Guest post by Lindsay Pace of Moms Clean Air Force: Dear Amazing Mamas, I’m hearing from so many people who are wondering what they can do–and worrying that we are going to have a president who wants to get rid of all our clean air protections. Here’s what you can do right now: Get in […]
This post is in cooperation with National Fitness Center, where I take part in the #teamNFC program! I have a confession to share. I’ve been craving chips as I write this article. I know, frustrating as it is to admit, I’ve been in comfort food mode for a while now. At the same time, my […]
This series is sponsored in conjunction with National Fitness Center, East Tennessee’s premier multi-location fitness resource. I appreciate the opportunity to be part of the #teamNFC program. How is your fitness/wellness routine going this time of year? As the temperature drops, is your enthusiasm for fitness cooling along with it? You’re not alone. We’re all […]
Taking the elevator to the top of the Knoxville’s landmark Sunsphere was the highlight of a downtown summer field trip for my family. The girls marveled during the short ride up that we’d be climbing so high, then they scouted for different Knoxville landmarks through the golden glass on the observation floor. I pointed out […]
This post may include affiliate or consultant links to help support this independently produced blog. Who’s ready for back-to-school time? You’ve settled into a summer routine, or maybe completely unstructured days of bliss. You’ve spent long hours at the pool. You let the kids sleep in late. You’ve celebrated the fireflies, the family visits, the […]
Stay in-the-know by signing up for our free newsletter here! Summer grill kit giveaway info. here! It was a humid June evening when I parked near World’s Fair Park in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee and walked a couple of blocks to the historic 1982-era amphitheater. I’d forgotten my water bottle, which made me grateful I’d only […]
*ad) Scroll down for entry form for Naturepedic giveaway below! “No more monkeys jumping on the bed!” My kids used to love reciting that rhyme over and over. They still love being silly and jumping on the bed. I had to laugh when I came to the line in the 20-year limited warranty for Naturepedic […]
Imagine being told your tiny baby will need open heart surgery, and wondering what that means for your child’s future. Kelli Poole’s daughter required three surgeries by the time she was just two years old. This is typical for families of children with congenital heart defects. Tara Hall’s daughter has also need special medical attention […]
In an effort to keep this blog and my independent journalism efforts sustainable, I’ve recently become an independent Beautycounter consultant. You have the opportunity to show your support by shopping with me here. I grew up digging in the dirt on the family farm, making mud pies and still cleaning up for Sunday School every […]
Anne is a mother, wife and independent journalist blogging about carrying on the best of Grandma’s traditions while improving on what we know better.