Today, as UT football season starts, all of the greater Knoxville area celebrates the unofficial first day of fall. When it’s football time in Tennessee, it’s also autumn – at least to all of us in the 865. So, in honor of this season, I spent some time with my youngest doing a pumpkin craftContinue reading “Pumpkin Children’s Art”
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Pom-Pom Painting at Home
I had a sweet artsy afternoon with my littles today. These Toy Story loving boys enjoyed painting Rex at the kitchen table together. Our two-year-old (three in November) is OBSESSED with Toy Story and all things Pixar. He lovingly calls Rex the “Darry-dar” (dinosaur). So this particular selection of painting project was easy as couldContinue reading “Pom-Pom Painting at Home”
Cost-Effective Gender Reveal Gift for Baby
Someone close to me is expecting, and they had a small gender reveal with their closest community. There wasn’t a formal printed invite for the reveal or any expectation for guests to bring something – it was just a small, in-home gathering to share the gender of baby-to-be. However, I wanted to show some supportContinue reading “Cost-Effective Gender Reveal Gift for Baby “
Valentine’s Day Teacher Gift Idea
It’s ONE night till Valentine’s Day! If you are scrambling for a last minute teacher gift or childcare gift, I have a cutie patootie idea for you. At Walmart, grab one of these $1-2 Hershey coated candy tubes with the heart on top. The heart is the tie-in to the cute saying on the tag,Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Teacher Gift Idea “
Valentine’s Day Thumbprint Magnet DIY
I wanted to share this little DIY I did with my kiddos tonight. I created three of these heart magnets – one for our house, my parents’ house, and my in-laws’ house. They’ll serve as Valentines from my three boys to their grandparents. If you’re looking for a non-edible Valentines gift from your child, thisContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Thumbprint Magnet DIY “
Extra Chocolate Cookies
So proud of my eldest son, AJ (6), who made these cookies! We love being in the kitchen together, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to build memories one-on-one with him. While I gave him the recipe and managed the oven aspects, he did all of the other steps of baking delicious cookies to takeContinue reading “Extra Chocolate Cookies”
Registry Checklist for Subsequent Babies
When having Baby #2 or Baby #3 (or even further down the line), it used to be said that mothers didn’t need an additional baby shower. That mindset has definitely gone by the wayside, and it’s very popular now for moms to have a friend or family member host them a “baby sprinkle” (mini shower)Continue reading “Registry Checklist for Subsequent Babies”
Hello, Franklin!
If you follow me on social media (Instagram: @kate_witha_twang or Facebook: Kate with a Twang), you have seen the announcement of our littlest boy’s arrival! I decided it was time to share the news – and more newborn photos – on the blog! Franklin Joseph arrived on April 4, 2024 at 4:55 AM. He endedContinue reading “Hello, Franklin!”
Postpartum Essentials Basket
Postpartum health is critical – and it’s not talked about nearly enough or candidly enough. This isn’t a comfortable topic for someone who considers themselves pretty modest, but the importance of being transparent about maternal health outweighs discomfort, in my opinion. As we approach having our third baby, there are several essential items I wantContinue reading “Postpartum Essentials Basket”
Expecting Baby 3
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know that we are expecting our third baby boy this spring! Franklin is due in early-mid April, but with him tracking along as over the 80th percentile, we know it may be more like late March or the start of April when he arrives! I wantedContinue reading “Expecting Baby 3”
Kate with a Twang 