Heather O'Grady
Hi there! I'm Heather, wife, sahm mom to two, and new Chattanoogan mama! I am loving it here and experiencing so many great things. When I'm not chase my kiddos you can find me by the pool, working out, exploring, or shopping. I enjoy hot black coffee, talking with adults without interuption, and peace and quiet as much as any mama out there. Have I mentioned Netflix and nod off?
Mom Guilt :: We All Have It
Whether you snapped at your kid or made a mistake, there is mom guilt. Little things, big things, things in or out of our control, there is always mom guilt. Earlier this month, my...
The Last Grandparent
Last week, I received a message from my cousin asking for my father to get hold of the family. His mother had had a stroke and would not be with us much longer. That...
Redshirting: A Change of Plans for the School Year
Like everyone else on New Year's Eve, I was excited to usher in 2020. This was going to be my year. The year I finally caught up and kept the house clean. The year...
The Art of Distraction: How to Catch a Break For Mom
Every day is the same lately. I wake up, have coffee, and a shower. Then, it's onto the never-ending cleaning. The days blur together as the same activities repeat. I am left dreaming of...
Voting 101: How to Register and When and Where to Vote in Chattanooga
Voting is an important American right that every eligible voter should have the opportunity to participate in. I'm a little embarrassed to say that at 36-years-old, I have yet to vote. Simply put, I...
Well Child: What You Might Expect at Your Child’s Checkup
I'd been putting off my daughter's four year checkup for two weeks, but because I need to register her for preschool, I could not put it off any longer. What was it going to...
What’s in a Tool Box?
When the safer at home order started and schools closed, I was initially grateful. I still am, but during the course of these uncertain times I've felt a strain on my mental health. Stability...
A Truly Craptastic Situation
Poop, the name of the mom game! Am I right or am I right?! One of the first things you think of when contemplating motherhood are diaper changes. Later, you think of potty training....
Check On Your Man, Mama!
I'll say it a little louder for you in the back: men suffer from depression, too! It often goes undiagnosed, hidden by society's pressure on toxic masculinity. The signs may surprise you and it...
Bedroom Confessions of a Terrible Housewife
It's picturesque in my head. The kids are napping and my husband and I steal away to the bedroom for some alone time. I lock the door just in case. Anticipation fills my heart...