Erica Baumer
Erica Baumer was born and raised in Memphis and currently resides beyond the suburbs in the rural town of Rossville. She married her high school sweetheart and together they are parents to Savannah (born September 2008) and Lincoln (born April 2013). When this full-time working mom is not on the job or chauffeuring her two little darlings around town, Erica enjoys bubble baths, Netflix marathons, and eat cookie dough. (If you don’t think those are hobbies, try doing all three at the same time!) Her greatest parenting advice is to be yourself and encourage your children to do the same. Live outside the box, color outside of the lines, and remember that big messes often make bigger masterpieces.
What I Didn’t Expect after Getting My Tubes Tied
When you get married, the popular question becomes, "When will you have babies?"
When you have that first baby, then the question becomes, "When will you have another?"
When you have that baby and then have another,...
Trade in Your Cape for Underwear
Hey, Super Mom, how's it going underneath your clothes?
You heard me, I'm talking about your undies. We all (let's hope) wear panties and bras, but there is more to underwear than those two staples....
6 Mom Skills that Benefit the Workplace
I think every working mom probably feels the same thing: You go through big chunks of time where you're just thinking, 'This is impossible — oh, this is impossible.' And then you just keep...
Competing for Christmas {a unique tradition}
Nothing says Christmas like ruthless smack talk, cut-throat competition, and the proud moment of winning a trophy.
Cut-throat might be a little extreme, so let's just say we have a friendly annual competition. My family has...
Kids & Haircuts: The Long and Short of It
Have you ever taken your young child to get a haircut and left more frazzled than you arrived?
You, my friend, are not alone.
The process of getting a cut can be kryptonite over-stimulating to the little...
Fun Finds in Fayette County
Have you ever ventured out to Fayette County? It is the rural area beyond the suburbs that surround Memphis. As Shelby County's eastern neighbor, it is made of the following cities and towns: Eads, Oakland, Galloway,...
8 Tips for the Mom Who is a Student
I started college in 2004 and finished in 2014.
Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not a doctor.
Instead, I took a 7-year hiatus. At first it was a permanent decision. I had no intentions of...
I Don’t Feel Guilty Sending My Kids to Daycare
Choosing the form of childcare that works best for your family is one of the most important decisions parents make. Not only do you have to figure out what works logistically and financially for...
Gettin’ Fizzy With It :: Easy & Cheap DIY Bath Bomb Recipe
You know when you ride on a plane and the flight attendants go through the emergency plan information? Most people are tuning them out, getting their last few minutes of precious phone time before...
What My Children Teach Me about Dementia
My grandmother was one of the strongest women I know. She was smart and business savvy. She was the most organized person and didn't need Pinterest for inspiration. She knew how to hold her own in conflict or...