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.
A Busy Mom’s Guide to Whole 30: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive
I’ll never forget the first time I heard about the Whole 30. A friend of mine excitedly explained, “For thirty days I’m cutting out bread, rice, beans, dairy, sugar, alcohol...” As the list went...
How a Funeral Taught Me the Importance of Being Still
In the final months of 2018, I found myself in a church pew watching a dear friend mourn the loss of a parent, twice. While these moments served as stark reminders of a new...
The BEST Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins… Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free!
Happy fall, y'all! It took its sweet time getting to us, but Thanksgiving is around the corner and this beautiful season is in full swing. I don’t know about you, but this mama is...
My Unplanned Pregnancy: How My Shock Grew Into Gratitude
I was almost 38-years-old. I’d spent most of the previous seven years either pregnant or nursing my three children, and I was tired. I was overwhelmed by the kid-to-parent ratio in my house, and...
The Art of Advocating…When You’re Used to People Pleasing
I am a life-long people pleaser. Even as a little girl, I’d defer to what the other kids wanted to play because it just seemed like the “right” thing to do. While there’s something...
Everything I Love About the Peachtree Road Race… And Why it Should be a...
If you’ve lived in Atlanta for any period of time, you know this town is full of rich history and traditions. But, there is absolutely nothing quite like the Peachtree Road Race. I’ve been...
You Tired Yet? Hang In There, Mama… Summer Has A Bright Side!
It’s summertime! Children everywhere are happy and free. Oh yes, the little people of the world are running, playing, splashing in pools - and loving life. And, then there are the mamas. The ones...
It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week… And, Here’s What Every Mama Needs To Know
If you don’t have a family member with a food allergy, you most likely know someone who does. And, there is a good reason for this. According to Food Allergy Research Education (FARE), there...
Taking The Leap…Why Our Kids Need to See Us Doing the Scary Stuff
How many times have you heard the phrase, “I can’t!” in your house? Or, how about a burst of crying that is actually all about your child’s fear of doing something he or she...
Cereal for Dinner? Yes, Girl – You Are Doing Just Fine.
I have evolved. I wish I could say it’s because I’ve grown as a woman and matured as a mother. But no...it's because I kept birthing children. I can tell you that there is...