Olivia Jarrell
Olivia is a busy mom of two young boys, a recent PhD graduate, nonprofit worker, 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.
Realizing I’m Autistic Changed My Life
I was 33 when I realized I was autistic. Suddenly, the fact that it took me an hour to put socks and shoes on...
Guide to Coffee Shops in Louisville
Slow drip? Cold brew? Seasonal latte with almond milk? There are many options in the area to get your caffeine fix. Here is our...
9 Tips for a Runner Mom
While everyone is not a runner, I find that a lot of women like to return to or come to running after having kids....
Visit Appalachia {Road Trip Series}
As city-dwelling Kentuckians, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle; accept five lane, one-way streets as the norm; and...
To Buy or Not to Buy Secondhand {That is the Question}
To buy or not to buy secondhand... that is the question! I don't know about you, but the sticker shock of a lot of...
Prepping for Daycare/Preschool
Are you a first-time parent about to send your little one off to their first day of childcare? A repeat parent who is using...
Joining a Running Group Changed My Life
In the 12 years since I finished college, I have lived in 4 cities (one of them 3 times at different points), 2 states,...
Potty Training Fails
When he was just a few months over two, our older son started asking to pee on the potty when he would go to...
Baby-Led Weaning
Growing up in the country, I think we kind of did baby-led weaning before baby-led weaning was a thing. Grandpa would give you a...
Friend Breakups after Babies
When I was just a few months postpartum, I went through the hardest breakup of my life. It wasn't my first friend breakup, but...