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.
Local Nutrition Clubs are MLM Company, Herbalife, in Disguise
You may have noticed a proliferation of nutrition clubs opening in the Auburn/Opelika area in the last year. I’ve counted no less than twelve different businesses called “ Nutrition” that have opened in our...
I Tried Janet Lansbury’s Respectful Parenting & Here’s What Happened
I came across Janet Lansbury’s respectful parenting method through a “suggested article” on Facebook. Sometimes those creepy algorithms are actually useful. I don’t remember which article it was, but I was immediately intrigued. My...
You’re Not Bothering Me, Friends
I’ve had a rough couple of months. I had to make an incredibly difficult decision regarding an unhealthy familial relationship, and I’m still trying to figure out what to do moving forward. My husband...
Into the Unknown: Letting Go of Fear and Embracing Change
I once had a job in a very uncomfortable work environment. The kind of uncomfortable that can result in lawsuits and news reports. I should have made a hasty exit when I was told...
No, Your Dog Is Not The Same As My Children
Unpopular opinion time. Your dog is not the same as my human child. I saw a Facebook post from someone without children who listed the ways that her dogs are like children and dismissed...
My Advice For New Moms: Lower Your Expectations
Several of my friends and neighbors are pregnant or just had a baby, and a couple of them will be having their first child this year. I started thinking about what advice would have...
To My First Baby
Dear First Baby,
I see you watching me with your little brother when I’m making faces at him or caressing his little head and face. I try not to be so absorbed in him that...
To My Last Baby
Dear Last Baby,
There are plenty of tasks to be done around the house today. The dishwasher needs to be started, and I have no idea if your daddy has clean socks. Your sister’s toys...
To Santa or Not to Santa: Are We Lying to Our Kids?
I never believed in Santa Claus. My parents decided not to fully participate in that particular holiday tradition. My family watched all the fun holiday movies about Santa and classics like Rudolph the Red-Nosed...
Interview with Pediatric Occupational Therapist Jesse Bowen, MS, OTR/L
When we moved into our new house almost three years ago, I was so excited for the space, the natural light, and the blessing of owning my own home for the first time. I...