Olivia Jarrell
Olivia is a busy mom of an infant and a toddler, doctoral student, runner, and education advocate. She loves a good math problem and a corny "mom" joke as much as the next mama. Eating good food and enjoying some quality snuggle time with her boys are some of her favorite things to do.
8 Instagram Accounts to Follow as a Millennial Mother
As a millennial mother, it feels like social media and the pressure to be an "it" mom dictate how to parent in so many ways. I have tried to filter out all the unwanted...
18 Toddler Easter Basket Ideas
As a parent, it feels like there is always a holiday or special occasion sneaking up on me. Birthdays, the Easter Bunny, Christmas from Mom and Dad AND Santa Claus...it's never-ending. Yes, I know...
16 Tidbits That Will Help Us with Our Second Baby
As we anticipate the arrival of our second child, I can't help but reflect on the wisdom I gained during my first bout with early parenthood. No one is perfect and I'm sure there...
Recognizing My Privilege
Recognizing my privilege is of utmost importance. When people find out that I visit schools or work in buildings "West of Ninth Street" in Louisville, they always ask if I am afraid to go...
Shopping Local for the Holidays
Looking for the perfect hostess gift or gift basket to take home to grandma? Hoping to dazzle everyone at the company secret Santa this year? Here are some of my favorite places to pick...
Sometimes It’s OK to Ask for Help
Student.
Runner.
Employee.
Wife.
Household manager.
Mother.
Friend.
I hold so many titles and wear many hats. Balancing time for each of these and prioritizing things is not always easy and can often be downright exhausting. I'm constantly thinking about doing...
A Letter to My Graduating Class
To my classmates, ten years later:
I want you all to know that the three years I spent inside the walls of our high school shaped who I am forever. I want you to know...
7 Tips to Prepare for College Finances
For moms of teens, I know college planning is a huge task and can be pretty daunting. That's something I hope to help with! I have worked as a high school counselor, an advisor...
When Cancer Takes a Loved One in Four Days
In 2016, my mom had the flu twice, countless sinus infections, and was on antibiotics way too many times for one human. Her primary care provider gave her Z-pac after Z-pac to address the...
Becoming a First-Time Parent During COVID-19
Becoming a mom was always something I dreamed about. I thought about what I would name my children, what we would teach our kids, and where we would take them on family adventures. I...