Erin K
Erin is a transplant, relocating to Birmingham from the midwest in 2016. Born and raised in Wisconsin, she met her husband Karl while attending Purdue University. They had no idea when they received the opportunity to move south that the city had so much to offer.
Together the couple has two girls: Hadley (10) and Allyson (14). Being a mom to two school-aged girls fills her with equal measures of love and anxiety. She believes that there is much to be learned from sharing motherhood stories and experiences because no one truly has it all figured out.
Erin is the owner of Forté Dance Essentials, a new dancewear boutique located in Hoover. She also supports the brand building and marketing efforts of other small business owners as a marketing consultant.
Schedule Your Way to A More Productive Day
If you find yourself wondering how to feel more successful in your day-to-day time and energy management, you are not alone.
Women, especially mothers, are expert multi-taskers. With many hats to wear, it sometimes feels...
Hand Me Down Hacks
Fall is in the air and temperatures are cooling down. It's time to retire the shorts and tanks for the season. I don't know about you, but the first cool weather of the season...
5 Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Child in Dance
The decision to start an activity for your child is a big one. There are so many great opportunities available for children of all ages and abilities. For many parents, dance is a great...
Passports for Children 101 :: How to Make It Easy
Have you ever had that experience at the DMV where you wait and wait and wait in line, only to get to the front and realize you are missing one piece of necessary paperwork,...
Enjoying the Lake Life :: Investing in Property at Lewis Smith Lake
The summer of 2020 brought many new experiences into our lives. My social media feeds were filled with unique ideas to keep kids busy, bread-baking, new puppies, Pelotons, and more. We decided this season...
Our First Five Years in Birmingham :: Lessons from Midwest Transplants
This March, my family and I are crossing the five-year mark since we moved to Alabama. Five years doesn't seem like all that long of a time period, but it's actually the longest we...
A New Way To Repurpose Space for Kids
If this pandemic has you looking for more space inside your home, you are not alone. Recently I tackled a DIY project to provide my daughter with an updated bedroom.
It began with the idea...
30 Outdoor Dining Spots Around Birmingham
On Fridays we dine out. That has been part of the fabric of our family for as long as I can remember. My husband and I both did it with our families growing up,...
Let Sleeping Babies Lie {In Their Own Bed}
Will my baby ever sleep in her own bed? Initially it seems like an impossibility, but take from moms that have been there: it can be done -- even if your family situation may...
Parenting Through Coronavirus
One week ago I would have called myself a skeptic. Confused by the mass panic caused by the media and incessant false reporting over COVID-19, aka Coronavirus. Annoyed by the masses rushing out to...