Because Life Happens After Coffee
We started the new year by moving into our new home in Tennessee, and even weeks later, it still feels surreal to say. This new build sits on almost two acres and checked every box we were hoping for. It is the right size for our family, thoughtfully designed, and already feels like a place…
House hunting is supposed to be exciting, right? The chance to finally put down roots, find the perfect place, and start a new chapter. But if I am being honest, it has been one of the most stressful experiences we have gone through. This season feels heavier because this is not just another move. After…
Growing Up With Full House Christmases The holidays are often described as magical, busy, and full, and in many ways they still are. I grew up in a big family where Christmas meant chaos in the best way. There were cousins everywhere, too many people in the kitchen, loud laughter, and traditions that felt permanent….
Coffee Shop Review: Candy Cloud boba coffee & creamery – Smyrna, Tennessee. Location: 801 Industrial Blvd #130, Smyrna, TN 37167Visited on: 12/03/25Socials: Instagram | Facebook | Website First Impression Candy Cloud is a bit of a drive for us but we were already in the Nashville and Antioch area for a few hours that morning…
Coffee Shop Review: Red Bicycle Coffee & Crepes – Tanger Outlets – Nashville/Antioch, Tennessee. Location: Tanger Outlets 4060 Cane Ridge Pkwy Nashville/Antioch, TN.Visited on: 11/24/25Socials: Instagram | Facebook | Website First Impression I had stopped by the Tanger Outlets Nashville the afternoon before with my kids and noticed they had a Red Bicycle Coffee &…
Coffee Shop Review: Ramblin Joe’s Coffee (By the Ugly Mug)Location: 5307 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209Visited on: 11/14/25Socials: Instagram | Facebook | Website First Impression Parking was the only real challenge during my visit. The lot is small, and it stayed busy the entire time I was there. Luckily, a car pulled out just as…
Our family has been working through the ADHD and ODD journey for a while, and we finally reached a new chapter. Our son recently started Occupational Therapy, and even though it is early, it already feels like we are moving in a better direction. I wanted to share our experience in case it helps another…
Parenting is a journey full of joy, challenges, and constant learning. For parents raising children with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) or ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), that journey looks a little different. Yet too often, others see only the behaviors like impulsivity, defiance, meltdowns, and label the child as “bad.” The truth is, these behaviors stem from…
Coffee Shop Review: Dutch Bros – Madison, TN. Location: 1713 Gallatin Pike N Madison, TN.Visited on: 9/29/25, 10/07/25, & 11/03/25 – has become a regular spotSocials: Instagram | Facebook | Website First Impression I’ve been a Dutch Bros fan for a while now, trying locations across different states, but was excited to finally visit the…
Coffee Shop Review: Southern Charm Coffee Co. – Greenbrier, TN. Location: 2481 US Route 41, Greenbrier, TN. (Parking lot across from Greenbrier Middle School)Visited on: Soft Opening 10/21/25 & Grand Opening 10/25/25 – has become a regular coffee spotSocials: Instagram | Facebook | Website First Impression We were already big fans of Southern Charm Coffee…
Coffee Shop Review: Scooter’s Coffee – White House, TN. Location: 520 TN-76, White House, TN 37188Visited on: 09/05/25 & 11/2/25Socials: Instagram | Facebook | Website First Impression I’ve only been to Scooter’s Coffee in White House once since we moved to Tennessee. It’s right across the street from the new Goodwill, which I love to…
Coffee Shop Review: 7 Brew Coffee – Goodlettsville, TN. Location: 305 Long Hollow Pike, Goodlettsville, TN. 37072Visit: Has become a regular spot Socials: Instagram | Facebook | Website First Impressions When we first moved to Tennessee, I eagerly anticipated the grand opening of 7 Brew Coffee in Goodlettsville. I’ve visited other locations in different states…