It has been five years since I started my blog, The Bluegrass Mom. In that time I have had two children, stopped teaching and made blogging a career. It has been a wild ride and one that I do not take for granted. I am so thankful I can stay home AND generate an income...

At first glance you might notice my subtle southern draw from being raised in Kentucky. At second glance, you might think I have Italian descendants. But that’s not true. The dark hair, olive skin, and almost black eyes, come from my father, a Mexican immigrant. My mo...

It’s been a long 4 years of having babies and my eyes are beginning to show the most visible signs of the aging process. Maybe it’s all the smiling I do now, or lack of sleep that has created these deep under eye wrinkles that have been making me cringe. I am 36 but my...

Did you know that you can give back to others every time you order a bowl of soup at participating McAlister’s Deli locations through December? You sure can! This year from now until Dec. 31 participating McAlister’s Deli locations in Louisville, KY will be donating to...

I buy my children used toys for Christmas. There I said it. Most parents will spend these next few weeks buying every toy imaginable. But not me! I will be wrapping gifts I purchased at yard sales, the facebook marketplace, or passed down to by family and friends. My k...

Christmas season is almost here and the grandparents are wondering what exactly to get the grandchildren. The parents are doing their best clearing out old unused toys to make room for the plethora of plastic that is about to make its way into the house again. But inst...

Want a unique and easy Christmas treat to bring to potlucks, cookie exchanges or just to make with the kids this holiday season? Check out these easy Snowman Rice Krispie Treats. They are fast to whip up, easy for the kids to assemble and will make everyone who sees th...

We visited Great Wolf Lodge a few weekends back and it exceeded our expectations. We figured it was nothing more than a hotel with a waterpark inside of it. Boy, were we wrong! It was an unforgettable family vacation and we can't wait to make this a yearly traditio...

I have a confession. I have never been to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. My friends would go down for holiday breaks and talk about the fun they had on the strip. I imagined the “strip” as a tiny country town with fudge shops, antique stores and other mom and pop shops. Boy,...

If you had 24 hours in Chicago what would you do? No Kids. No one other than yourself to take care of! We just had the opportunity to explore Chicago sans kids and I’m sharing some of the must-do’s with you. 1. The Hotel 24 hours is not a lot of time so having a hotel...