Ashley
Keeper of the Light
Keeper of the Light
When we’d driven just about as far as the blacktop would take us, we found ourselves at what felt like the edge of the world. Surrounded by blue sky and dunes...
6 Family Day Trips in Driving Distance from Atlanta
It's difficult to imagine ever running out of things to do in Atlanta, but every now and then you just want to get out of the familiar and have an adventure. If you're anything...
Sensory Friendly Activities in and around Atlanta
If you ask any mama navigating the tricky path of parenting a child with extra challenges (especially when those challenges are invisible to bystanders), she will probably tell you that family outings can be difficult.
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A Few Favorite Nature Places in North Georgia
With the cooler temperatures and the gorgeous leaves, I find myself giving thanks daily that I live in north Georgia. Especially during this time of year. I want to be outside all the time....
Hitting the Road: All You Need to Know about RV Travel
RV travel seems to be more popular than ever before. Especially in these unprecedented times when traditional travel has been restricted, there are even more great reasons to consider hitting the road with your...
The Best Motherhood Advice I Ever Received
It seems as if a baby bump is an open invitation to friends, family, and strangers on the street to chip in their two cents' worth of advice to the new mama. It's a...
The Power of Praise in the Produce Section
Last week, my husband and two of our three kids returned from a grocery run and my husband was positively glowing. He said the errand had gone well. So well, in fact, he had been...
Mox Shoes Are the Only Pair You Need to Pack
Mom Challenge: Pack everything you need for a family of five to spend three months 1,000 miles from home and it all must fit inside your 12-year-old minivan.
Hi. My name is Ashley and I'm...
The Best Moms Are Selfish
No matter what your journey to motherhood looks like, moms everywhere suffer from early onset Mom Guilt. It is running rampant through our community. I think it might even be contagious. Often, we even...
St. Patrick’s Day Tips: How to Not Be Obnoxious
I love learning about family history. From the time I was a little girl, I heard about my great-grandmother. She was the Chieftess of her Creek Indian tribe. Oh, how I admired this tough...