Hayley
Hayley was born and raised in Atlanta. She attended Agnes Scott College, then Emory University's MAT program before beginning her teaching career. She and her husband have lived in Boston and New Haven before becoming parents and moving back to Atlanta to be near family. Now a SAHM of two kiddos, Hayley enjoys reading, cooking, and finding her way through the consistent challenges of parenting.
Multiple Choice Meal Plan: An Easy, Flexible Plan that Works
"Do you meal plan?"
I've been asked this question a few times, and I always pause before answering. Does the person asking already have binders full of menus and pre-made grocery lists? Or is she just...
Ten Quick & Easy Fall Recipes the Whole Family Will Love
We welcome fall because it invites us to get cozy: warm spices, sweaters, cooler mornings and evenings, and a season full of holidays. This year, I'm trying to welcome fall without the frenzy, and...
Water Tables in the Fall: Fun Ways to Repurpose Outdoor Summer Toys
Fall is here, but don't store your summer toys just yet! Read on for some fun ways to repurpose your outdoor summer toys this Fall.
With the (slightly) cooler Georgia weather, it's a dream to...
Make Packing School Lunches Easier
How do you feel about packing school lunches? Whether you're a school lunch artist, a last-minute scrambler (I'm going to raise my hand for this one), or somewhere in between, here are some hacks...
Atlanta Nature Center Guide: Easy Outdoor Adventures for All Ages
I’ll never forget the first day that I took my toddler to our local nature center for a Mommy & Me class. A few minutes into the nature walk, he stopped, balled his hands...
Coffee, a Whiteboard, and a Crossword: Three Simple Things that Improved my Marriage
If there is one persistent conflict in my marriage, it's a division of labor. And I am absolutely guilty of keeping score. I often find myself frustrated by carrying the domestic load--cooking, cleaning, laundry,...
When Your Kids Miss Their Friends: Socialization Ideas All Ages
Whether or not you've stocked your pantry shelves and set up time and space for your kids to homeschool, whether or not you've outlined a routine or settled into some quality family time, there's...
Let’s Get Moving, Mama! Exercise Solutions During Quarantine and After
I run only in my dreams.
It's a joke I tell, but it's also my truth. On more than one occasion, I have felt what runners describe--a breeze on my face, the moment when you...
The Unexpected Affirmation from Something that Sparked Joy
February 28, 2019
Today marks the first anniversary of my grandmother’s last day on Earth. That evening she ate dinner and drank a Bud Light Lime--we know this because of the empty bottle perched on...
The Busy Mom’s October Bucket List
There are 181 National Days in the month of October alone. That's the length of an entire school year, which makes for an average of 6 things to celebrate every day! Now, I'm your...