Because Life Happens After Coffee
I still can’t believe my last baby is starting kindergarten today. This morning when we dropped him off for his first (half) day of kindergarten, for the first time in our journey as parents, it didn’t feel like heartbreak. It felt like excitement. He was excited. Rocking his Kindergarten Vibes t-shirt. Proud of his new…
There’s a certain kind of exhaustion that comes with parenting. It is the kind that doesn’t go away with a nap or a break. And when you’re parenting a child with ADHD and ODD and two other children, that exhaustion can feel deeper, heavier… and lonelier. Holding It Together on Vacation We just came back…
Let’s be honest, raising kids is expensive. Whether it’s meals and snacks, school supplies, family fun, or just keeping everyone in clothes that actually fit, it feels like there’s always something coming up. And as a family of five with two pets in the mix, budgeting isn’t just a good idea, it’s a survival strategy….
Coffee Shop Review: Coffee & Chocolate Location: 327 Union Ave, Knoxville, TNVisited on: 07/27/25Socials:Instagram |Facebook | Website | Tiktok First Impression We were road-tripping home from North Carolina to Tennessee when we made a sweet little pit stop in downtown Knoxville. And honestly? It turned into such a fun afternoon. Between grabbing lunch, visiting the…
I used to think parenting meant hiding the hard parts. Shielding our kids from the struggles, the doubts, the days where everything feels heavy. But now I know better. Now I know there’s power in letting them watch, not the breakdowns, necessarily, but the breakthroughs. The way we keep showing up. The way we carry…
Coffee Shop Review: Caliber Coffee Co. – Nashville, TN. Location: 2513 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN. 37214Visited on: 06/30/25Socials: Instagram | Facebook | Website | Tiktok First Impression After dropping my husband at the airport, I needed a moment. You know the kind where you pause, breathe, and sip something familiar. I pulled into Caliber Coffee…
I blinked…and she turned eleven. My oldest is growing up right before my eyes, and some days it stops me in my tracks. It feels like just yesterday I was holding her tiny hand, and hearing her sweet little voice ask me to play. Now I’m watching her turn into a full-blown little me with…
We braved the rain and drove 40 minutes to Cafe du Burg in Warrensburg, MO — and it was worth it. With creative drink flights, a kid-friendly vibe, and a cozy prayer wall, this coffee shop might be your next favorite detour.
Coffee Shop Review: Teremok Coffee & Desserts Location: 3040 W Broadway Blvd #390, Sedalia, MO. 65301Visited: RegularlySocials: Instagram | Facebook | Website | Tiktok First Impression Teremok Coffee & Desserts is a charming family owned spot in Sedalia, MO. As soon as you walk in, you’re welcomed by warm lighting, cozy seating, and the inviting…
We recently relocated to Tennessee which has been a move filled with purpose and change. We’re closer now to some of my husband’s family. It’s where we’re beginning again, just ahead of his transition out of the military in September. A new temporary home, a new rhythm, and the start of a chapter we hoped…
I was 18 the summer I graduated high school. I was working full-time and I was a full-time college student. My (now husband-we were not married at the time) had already graduated high school and was beginning his journey in the United States Air Force which was his first duty station(base) being across the world….
After 14 years as a military spouse, I’ve learned that nothing stays the same for long—homes, doctors, schools, even daily routines. As we prepare to transition out of military life, I’m learning what consistency really means. Not perfection, not control—but the chance to plant roots, create rhythms, and build a life with intention. This post reflects on what it feels like to move from temporary to permanent, and the quiet power of tracking life one calendar event at a time.