Tracie
Tracie is a Florida girl who fell in love with Atlanta’s southern charm after graduating from college. She currently lives in the John’s Creek area with her husband and four kids. If you don't see her in a carpool line or at a kid's sports field, she's most likely at home writing or in her virtual classroom where she teaches high school students in language arts. She is passionate about her faith, cooking, and food allergy support and awareness in our community. You can read more on Tracie's blog at www.tracieandrewswriter.com.
Hang on, Santa: It’s Still Fall, Y’all!
You’ve taken down the jack-o-lanterns, snuck more than your share of the kid’s Halloween candy, and finally started unpacking those fall sweaters. Ah, yes...it’s November! The heart of fall y'all. A month full of...
3 Tips for Bringing Non-Food-Centered Activities to Halloween
When reminiscing about childhood, who doesn’t put Halloween at the top of their list of favorite holiday memories? Dressing up in a costume and running around the neighborhood collecting bags full of candy is...
Back-to-School Hacks from Some of the Smartest Moms I Know
It’s hard to believe, but a brand new school year is upon us. We all know there is more on the agenda than simply taking the kids’ school shopping and attending open houses. Transitioning...
Letting Our Big Kids Make Their Own Way: The Struggle is Real
I will never forget what it was like teaching my firstborn how to tie her shoes. In my daughter’s typical headstrong and independent toddler way, her only response when I tried to help was,...
Summer Swim Team in Atlanta…What’s All the Fuss About?
It’s June! For families all over Atlanta, that means no school, summer camps, sunshine, and...swim team!
In full disclosure, I understand just the mention of swim team makes some people chuckle in disbelief. What sane...
Your Intuition is Your Superpower, Mama – Embrace It
If you ask any of my family members or close friends about my ability to make swift decisions, they would probably laugh out loud. From what to make for dinner, to how to navigate...
Forget About Self-Care, ‘Tis the Time for Soul Care
This year. We’ve characterized it in a million different ways. And, the pendulum of ever-changing emotions that we’ve experienced over the past ten months isn’t quite done swinging. We are now getting ready to...
What If Our Kids Are the Next “Greatest Generation”?
During the coronavirus crisis, there has understandably been so much focus on loss. Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have lost their lives. We've endured financial loss, emotional loss, educational loss. And, we have...
What Would it Look Like if We Were All Just a Little More Curious?
I have been struggling, not only with the words to express my thoughts and feelings about the pain and turmoil in our country right now but also with how I can contribute to making...
We Can’t Go Back to “Normal” – It Simply Wasn’t Working
We can’t go back.
I’m not saying we shouldn’t open America back up again. We have to do that. We have already been doing that and please don't get me wrong, I am very happy...