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It's what I do and a large part of who I actually am
Can you describe yourself personality wise? Caregiver, optimistic and positive as much as possible, love knowledge, very passionate about my beliefs.
Where are you from? Originally I am from DeLand, FL, but I moved to TN in 1984 and other than a few years in Atlanta, Knoxville is my home.
Tell us a little bit about your family: I am married for the second time, to an amazing man 8 yrs my junior. I have a 13 year old daughter who is truly the light of my life. My grandparents are like my parents and I love them dearly.
How did you find KM? Amber found me on Myspace and invited me to join.
What is your favorite forum in KM and why? I love domestic goddesses -- so many fantastic tips for cleaning, or new recipes to try.
What do you like best about KM? The little yellow flags that tell me there are new posts!
Can you share your favorite memory of your child(ren) Just one? One of my first favorite memories of my daughter was watching her smile at me while she nursed at my breast.
Are you a part of a committee or leadership on TM and if yes, what do you like about it? I moderate the Postpartum Depression support as well as the Pregnancy/Infant Loss support forums. Even though they have a sad quality to them, I appreciate how KM members rally around anyone needing to vent or share. It's heartwarming to see the caring.
If you could tell everyone on KM one random thing about you what would it be? I had never heard of biscuits and gravy until I moved here in my early teens.
Smart Solutions for Mind and Body Today I thought I would share some smart solutions to help control hunger and help with tummy issues. The sleeping trick that soothes indigestion - Next time a late meal triggers sleep-stealing heartburn, lie on your left side. This positions the esophagus higher than the stomach, making it difficult for food and digestive acid to reflux back into the throat. The result: you can drift off without distress.
No More Late-Night Nibbling - To stave off a Midnight snack attack, try this move: Sitting up in bed, extend the left leg and bend the right knee. Next, place your right hand at your side for balance and touch your left elbow to the outside of your right knee. Hold for 3 breaths and switch sides. The twisting motion of this yoga posture, called Marichyasana, functions as an internal abdominal massage that triggers the release of appetite-suppressing brain chemicals.
The Secret to Outsmarting Restaurant Calories - It's easy to overindulge when the size of the main course at your favorite restaurant is triple what you'd normally dish out at home. To keep from eating more than you truly want, munch on an apple before you leave the house. Apples are rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that slows the digestive process, so you'll feel full on less food. The result: you'll eat just enough to make you happy - and even have leftovers to bring home!
The Scent that Suppresses a Sweet Tooth - Next time a chocolate urge has you in its grip, fend off the yen by smoothing on vanilla-scented hand cream. (Or take a whiff of vanilla extract if you don't have a moisturizer.) Research shows that the bean's aroma works like chocolate to trigger the release of serotonin, a brain chemical that boosts mood and suppresses appetite. Plus the coating of cream on your hands will make you less likely to nibble with your fingers. The result? You will sail past the candy stash without batting an eye.
Press Here to Delay Hunger - If the backyard grill goes on the fritz, postponing dinner and leaving you ravenous, press the index and middle fingers of both hands three finger-widths below each knee along the outside of your legs. Stimulating the acupressure points, called the Sea of Nourishment, for 10 seconds stabilizes stomach activity to quell hunger pangs. you'll be able to hold out until mealtime without resorting to a pre-dinner snack.
Well, mama, because I am one! Chef, because I used to be a Pampered Chef consultant, and I like to cook! 1528 started a long time ago while Jeff and I were dating, 15th is for my birthday (july 15th) and 28 for Jeff's birthday (Oct. 28)
Can you describe yourself personality wise?
I'm fairly outgoing, although sometimes I have a hard time just introducing myself to a bunch of people I don't know :) I'm a pretty compassionate person, a serial people pleaser and I tend to try to find the quickest way to conflict resolution
Where are you from?
I was born and raised in So. Indiana, went to college about 2 hours from here for a year and a half and then moved here to go to Johnson Bible College in 1996 and never left!
Tell us a little bit about your family:
I've been married to my husband Jeff for just over 11 years. We met 15 years ago at a church camp in Lexington, KY...we were traveling for different groups and going to different schools. A year later I transferred to JBC for their disability ministry program and we ended up traveling in the gospel choir together. I actually dumped my boyfriend back home for Jeff....yeah, I know! I was rotten like that! But I think it all worked out for the best!!! :D Jeff works here at Johnson Bible College, where we live. I work from home for Power Ministries, and homeschool our 2 kids: Caleb 9, who loves all things sports and Bakugan; and Abbie 6, whole loves to dance and all things sparkly.
How did you find KM?
My BFF moved to VA about 3 years ago after her divorce. At the time she only knew a couple of people and she got involved in FredricksburgMommies and was always off doing things with them...playdates, MNOs, and such. So, she looked on TMN and told me there was one in Knoxville and I decided to check it out! The rest....is history!
What is your favorite forum in KM and why?
Hmmmm....I like to check out events to see what's going on...even though I feel like I never get to go to any of the events at times...I remain hopeful!!! :)
The Mommy Forum...so I can see what's going on with everyone :)
Sanctuary for Spiritual Support...because even if I can't tangibly do something for my sick or hurting friends, I can still pray for them!!! And I've received some incredible support when I've needed it most!
What do you like best about KM?
I'm so grateful for the friends I've made here! I've lived in this area, and gone to the same church for 14 years and still feel displaced at times! The environment we live in on a college campus and going to a church that is so close to that campus, we see a lot of people come and go! KM has given me an opportunity to know more people away from that kind of a situation, something in my life that is priceless!!!
Can you share your favorite memory about your child(ren)?
Hmmm....there are SO MANY!!!! Seeing their faces for the first time, experiencing all of their firsts...smile, laugh, word, step! Taking them to their first sports and dance practices, and then their games and recitals! Being a part of their education and seeing their pride over 'getting' a part of their lessons! MAN...it's seriously hard to pick!!!
Are you a part of committee or leadership on KM and if yes, what do you like about it?
I am! I'm the Promotions Manager! Being able to share what I love about this group in hopes that someone else can find the same is just a 'job' that comes easily! Being able to help KM in the process is fairly excellent too!! :D
If you could tell everyone on KM one random thing about you, what would it be?
Well, I shared one a few questions up....I dumped my boyfriend from back home so that I could (HOPEFULLY) date my future husband! When we met a year before I came to college here, I was extremely attracted to him...however, I'd just been dumped by a guy, and was determined to NOT come home with a new boyfriend while I was traveling that summer for my internship...and besides, we went to different colleges! I DID however sneak a couple of pics of Jeff that week! Still have them! Then I transferred here, and to be fair, when I broke up with the other guy...Jeff was showing some signs of interest, so I was feeling fairly confident that he liked me back...a gamble none the less! Thankfully it all worked out....and I really did feel like a jerk breaking up with the other guy!!! I promise!!!!
How did you come up with your username: When you start a TMN site, your username is automatically your first name, so that you are easily visible to your members; so, mine's just my first name!
Can you describe yourself personality wise? I am a lot more outgoing than I used to be. I usually can strike up a conversation with just about anyone. If something is important to me, I am extremely passionate about it. I'm funny (maybe only to myself, haha!) and a hard worker.
Where are you from? I was born in Greeley Co (not far from Denver) but I grew up in MD, just north of Baltimore. We moved to Knoxville 2 years ago and I have never regretted it.
Tell us a little bit about your family: I am married to my husband of 9 years. We met when I was 16 and became a couple when I was 20. We have 3 smart, funny, inquisitive boys; Josh ( 8 ), Justin (6) and Jeremy (4). We are also pregnant (after 2.5 yrs of trying) with a beautiful baby GIRL due in December. I have one stepson, Zack, who just turned 18 and will be attending community college this fall.
How did you find KM? I founded the site after moving here from MD. I was part of ChesapeakeMommies.com and BaltimoreMommies.com (both also TMN sites) and wanted to build that same sort of community here in Knoxville.
What is your favorite forum in KM and why? right now, probably the TTC/Pregnancy forum! It took us so long to conceive our baby that it's nice to be able to post in that forum now!
What do you like best about KM? I love that I have made real friends through this community. I know that I could call on any one of them and know they would be there for me; and I would do the same for them. My whole family has a set of friends we would otherwise have never met had it not been for KM.
Can you share your favorite memory of your child(ren) Some of my favorite memories with my kids are singing with them (we have many sing-alongs!) Or dancing around the room just being silly.
Are you a part of a committee or leadership on KM and if yes, what do you like about it? I am a committee member for promotions, events, donations and hospitality. When I took my national position with The Mommies Network, I had to officially step down from any management/admin positions on KnoxvilleMommies, but I have retained a membership on all committees to help out with things I was already doing on each committee as Admin. I love giving back to the place and people who have given me so much!
If you could tell everyone on KM one random thing about you what would it be?
IDK, I guess probably that as a kid, I had aspirations to be famous in the music industry, lol! Now I am happy to sing my kiddos to sleep It's amazing how motherhood can change you.
It's amazing how motherhood can change you.