Hayley is a freelance writer in Nashville, wife to a sports guy and mom to three little gals. She writes about everything from the hottest trends to the absurdities of parenthood to how her husband first hit on her via Twitter (and it worked). Lastly, she knows nothing about sports, but she does know the correct forms of your/you’re, which many would argue is much more important.
When it comes to Christmas gifts, I’ve noticed a clear pattern: the more children I have, the more seriously I take receiving gifts from my husband. More
On my first Christmas as a new mom— that is, the first time December 25th rolled around after I had carried a human nine months in my uterus, pushed it out, got stitches down where the sun don’t shine, wore an adult diaper for weeks, then didn’t sleep again for the next three months— I More
Somehow, someway, it’s almost Valentine’s Day 2022. Do not ask me how we already blew past Christmas and New Year’s, do not ask me why the month of January feels like it has 84 days in it, and, speaking of January, do not ask me why anyone in their right mind does “Dry January.” Because More
Last week, I gave men the ultimate gift guide for the women in their lives. Men, I’m trusting you’ve already taken the initiative and ordered something (or multiple things) from that list. If you haven’t even thought about Christmas gifts yet, you’re quite brave and I am in awe of your audacity. I’m also a More
The holidays are here. Do you know what that means? (For starters, if you’re a parent to small children, THIS is what it means…) But for men specifically, it means it’s time to blow your wife or girlfriend away with your incredibly thoughtful, unique Christmas gift to her. (You know, to make up for last More
I have some alarming information, you guys. Is everyone sitting down for this? Have a seat, pour a drink, lather your entire torso in CBD ointment or whatever the kids are using these days. In approximately two months, it will be 2022. Let that sink in for a second. Is that mind blowing for anyone More
If you’re a parent, you know good and well that summer is not what it used to be. There is no such thing as a slow, relaxing summer Saturday spent lounging by the pool with a good book in hand. Gone are the days of day-drinking with your friends or enjoying an al fresco happy hour More
My dear husband, Barton, and I have been married for seven years, and we have three children ages five and under. The absolute circus that is three small children goes unsaid, but then add in a brand new, extremely time consuming job (him) and a long summer break with very limited childcare and many, many More
Moms: Did your baby daddy hit it out of the park with Mother’s Day this year? If so, continue reading for some great gift ideas to return the favor this Father’s Day. If not, stop reading this now, take his credit card and go HAM at your local department store. Then go for cocktails with More