Sarah Savage
Sarah Savage is originally from Crestview, Florida, but has called the Auburn/Opelika area home for the last 14 years. She graduated from Auburn in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She and her husband, Jonathan, have a six year old daughter and a three year old son. Sarah works part time from home as a Communications Editor for Auburn University, but spends most of her time attempting to keep her kids from climbing—and subsequently falling off—furniture and providing an endless supply of snacks. She enjoys working out, reading, baking, listening to podcasts, and volunteering with local service organizations.
How I Volunteer as a Mom of Small Kids
It’s a Tuesday morning shortly after 9 am, and I’m on my way to pick up a friend from his home for our normal Ollie’s and Dollar Tree run. As I pull into his...
The Ultimate Auburn/Opelika Holiday Events Guide 2023
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, 'tis the season to be jolly! We’ve gathered a list of events happening in the Auburn/Opelika area starting around Thanksgiving through the end of the year. From...
The Kids Should Be Bored
Can I let you in on a secret? Your little kids don’t have to do activities. They will be perfectly fine if they aren’t signed up for a sport or class or lesson every...
A Guide to Traditional Southern Motherhood*
I’m what I have dubbed a “first generation southerner.” I have the accent (a little bit) but not the pedigree, the values but not the traditions. One set of grandparents was from New England,...
Why Does This Bother Me? Clarifying Core Values in Parenting
Ever get bothered or uneasy about something but you’re not really sure why? I do! But I’ve finally got a strategy to deal with it, and it involves clarifying my core values.
My husband and...
“How much do you weigh, Mommy?”
"How much do you weigh, Mommy?" asked my 5-year-old girl today.
"I weigh about 120 pounds, but I don't know exactly. That's what I weighed last time I went to the doctor," I replied.
"WHOA. That's...
Be Your Own Piece of the Big Puzzle
It’s that time of year when I see photos of beautiful holiday decorations all over my feeds and in stores. A couple of years ago I wrote an article on my decor shortcomings, so...
The Ultimate Auburn/Opelika Holiday Events Guide 2022
It's the most wonderful time of the year! We’ve gathered a list of coming events in the Auburn/Opelika area starting after Thanksgiving through the end of the year. From parades, Christmas markets, outdoor activities,...
My Must-Have Products for a Tidy Home
Back in the glory days of having one child, I wrote an article about how I kept my house nice and tidy. Sweet, sweet summer Sarah. Turns out that adding a child somehow triples...
Kid Activities That Double As Self-Care For You
One of the realities of the small children phase of parenting is that time for taking care of yourself is limited. I can't remember the last relaxing bath I've had and being kicked in...