Kelly
Kelly is an online marketing manager and mom to baby Grace. Originally from Clearwater, Florida, Kelly moved to Atlanta in 2012 where she promptly met her husband Jason. He proposed the next year after literally chasing her 26.2 miles during the Atlanta Marathon. They live in Roswell with their two dogs and enjoy being active outdoors, playing trivia and watching Grace discover her world. When not working or running the household, you can find Kelly taking a time out at Publix or microblogging on Instagram.
The Five Stages of Swim Lesson Grief
We recently started taking our two-year-old to swim lessons. Drowning is the primary cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4, a...
My Favorite Parenting Podcasts
When I was pregnant, I wore out the spine on my copy of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” while trying to learn everything...
Have Toddler, Will Travel
Traveling with toddlers can be intimidating. The mere thought of disrupting a toddler’s normal daily routine, while spending money to contain them in a...
Creative Ways to Keep in Touch with Your Kids While Traveling for Work
One of the best parts of being a working mom is the chance to travel for work. Conferences or meetings in a different location...
Please Don’t Make Me Parent Today
The worst part of parenting isn’t having to discipline your kids or deal with tantrums. The worst part is being sick while still having...
Miss Independent Learns to Ask for Help
"Miss Independent
Miss Self-Sufficient
Miss Keep-Your-Distance..." – Kelly Clarkson
When I found out I was having a girl, I resolved to raise her to be strong, independent, and...
Tidying Up, Toddler Style
Dear Marie Kondo,
My mommy recently made me spend an afternoon decluttering my things according to your KonMari method. She's been watching you on TV...
You’ve Signed Up to Run a Race! Now What?!
Did you make a resolution to live healthier in 2019? Maybe you’ve signed up to run a race this year. Great job on taking...
It’s Okay to Eat Christmas Dinner at Waffle House
“You’re eating Christmas dinner at Waffle House?!” my mom texted, in reply to a photo I sent of my infant gnawing on a plastic...
National Guardsmen: The Veterans Next Door
“Veterans’ Day” conjures up images of American flags flying high, warriors in camo and helmets carrying heavy backpacks of gear, and decorated soldiers of...