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 children. 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 middle school students in language arts. Tracie writes about food, family, and faith on her personal blog, and you can read more at www.tracieandrewswriter.com.
Avoiding Volunteer Burnout…Especially at This Time of Year
Volunteer (v.): to do something, especially for other people or for an organization, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it.
As moms, we wear many hats... we are wives, sisters, daughters, friends,...
During This Upcoming Holiday Season, Give Yourself Some GRACE
Come on mamas, let's be honest. We may be embarking on the most special time of year, but all of that magic brings its share of overhead. With each holiday meal and pretty decoration...
Meet the Creator of The Teal Pumpkin Project®: A Mom Who’s Made A BIG...
Have you noticed the transformation over the past few years? In a sea of orange and black, a splattering of teal has made an appearance on spooky store aisles everywhere. This bright pop of...
Ushering in the Teenage Years, While Managing All of the Mama Feelings
Like any mom who’s been in the game for a while, I’ve gained some street cred over the years. I know my way around crying babies and explosive diapers. I’ve navigated the terrible twos...
Summer, I’ll Miss You: A Mom’s Farewell Love Letter
Oh, summer...I’m going to miss you.
There was a time when I dreaded you. Please don’t be offended - it was me, not you. As the mom of four small people, school days used to...
The Perfect {Healthy} Recipe to Keep Your Kids Cool this Summer!
If you have children living in your house, I feel comfortable assuming you spend part of each day attempting to sneak the good stuff into their diets. In full disclosure, this exercise in parenting...
How YOU Can Help Feed Local Families
As a mom, it’s heartbreaking to imagine a child not getting enough food to eat in order to properly grow and thrive. But, hunger is a reality for 42 million Americans, including 12 million...
When Your Kids’ Struggles Hand You The Gift of Empathy
It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week, and while I love the opportunity it gives me to spread awareness and help educate others, it’s a time when I always find myself reflecting. As a mom managing...
Let’s Hear it for Avoiding the Drama, Mama
With a touch of the remote control, you can find it any time of day: Women living up to the ugliest stereotypes of our gender. It may be a subtle case of backstabbing and...
Middle School, Here We Come: Getting Ready for the Big Leap!
Is there anything more terrifying than putting your precious little kindergartner on a school bus for the first time?
Why, yes there is. There’s a place called middle school.
The proverbially awkward start to the teen...