Tara Jo Thomas
I am a loving Army wife and mother of two children. I have my Masters in Psychology and run our small family owned business. I wear many hats but I am mostly proud of my sarcasm hat. That hat along with coffee is what gets me through the days.
Dr. Seuss, The Timeless Teacher
As we “Lion” our way into March and hopefully start thawing out here in Louisville, there are many exciting occasions to look forward to. Spring is approaching, and the days are getting longer. We...
30 Activities for Your Summer Bucket List
Summer is in full swing! Pool days, berry picking, and more are just a few ways to keep the kids busy, and hopefully giving moms a small break. While the days are longer and...
Juggling Grief with Motherhood
Grief is an inevitable feeling that we will all face at some point in our lives. I wish that fact wasn’t true, but there is honestly nothing we can do to avoid it. Grief...
What I Love About Being an Army Wife
November is Military Family Appreciation Month. This is a month of recognition for the families that are the backbone and provide support of those that serve our country. Military families are incredibly resilient, they...
Team Pumpkin Spice vs Team Summer
As summer officially turns into fall and the kids are starting to get settled into school, it seems every year around this time we face the incredible debate: TEAM PUMPKIN vs. TEAM SUMMER. It’s...
The Fall of Afghanistan: It Feels All for Nothing
Last week, as I watched the news in absolute disbelief, I stood at my television with my coffee in hand, trying to collect myself. My thoughts shifted quickly from “did I remember to get...
Back-to-School: Ready or Not, Here We Go!
This much anticipated 2021 school year should be something for the books. Coming off the 2020 mess with a global pandemic where everything was turned upside down, I know parents and kids are both...
Somewhere Between Gen-X and Millennial
Hi, my name is Tara Jo and I am a labeled Millennial, stuck in a Gen-Xer's mentality.
One of my first “I’m in trouble” memories as a child is as vivid today as it was...
Out and About in Louisville :: Community Yard Sales
Summer is here which means lazy pool days, grilling out, ice cream and soaking in the sun. If you are looking for something to do this summer to get out and about on a...
Growing Up and Living in the Derby City
There are few sporting events that are held each year that seem to capture the attention of the world. The Kentucky Derby is by far one of these sporting events. Growing up and living...