When I first visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital three years ago, I was told I’d have a St. Jude moment. No one could tell me when this moment might occur or how my visit would affect me. I was just told that I would know. At some point during my visit, I realized that…
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48 Hours in Memphis: Things to Do During St. Jude Marathon Weekend
“Put on my blue suede shoes And I boarded the plane Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues In the middle of the pouring rain…” …
9 Reasons to Run as a St. Jude Hero During St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
I’ve never considered myself a runner but when I got a text notification from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital earlier this week about St. Jude Heroes VIP race registration for St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, I felt the same nervous excitement I had when I signed up last year. This past December I ran my…
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend: The Rare Time When Money Means Everything
Just a couple hours after returning home from running my first half marathon as part of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, I found myself being interrupted by one of my son’s friends at our neighborhood holiday tree lighting. “Mrs. Barr? Thomas said you ran a marathon.” “No,” I gently replied to correct the boy….
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Makes Education a Priority to Kids Through St. Jude School #StJudeSundays
Welcome to St. Jude Sundays. This month I’m dedicating my Sundays to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as I train and fundraise for the this December. There were many things about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital that touched my heart but as a former teacher, I loved peeking in the windows of St….
Why You’ll Love Target Even More After Seeing These Photos #StJudeSundays
Welcome to St. Jude Sundays. This month I’m dedicating my Sundays to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as I train and fundraise for the this December. How is St. Jude able to ensure that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food? 75% of the $2.2…
Why I’m Running 13.1 Miles for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital #StJudeSundays
Welcome to St. Jude Sundays. This month I’m dedicating my Sundays to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as I train and fundraise for the this December. “How did you get involved with St. Jude?” the stranger asked, glancing up at my hat bearing the St. Jude logo that…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
The links in this best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Did you opt outside on Black Friday? Whether your outdoor time included the fresh air going from…
The Tough Road to 13.1: Why I Pushed Myself to Run My First Half Marathon
This post is sponsored by Corning® Gorilla® Glass On Sunday mornings my alarm would go off before the rest of the family stirred. I’d tip toe around the house to get dressed, chug a glass of water, and lace up my shoes before heading out the door. A quick glance at my watch told me my…
The Long Story Behind the Start of Tech Savvy Mama
This is a sponsored post written in partnership with for The Long Story Short “So you used to teach but now you travel to Haiti, go to CES, and run races to fundraise for St. Jude?” a neighbor asked this weekend as we gathered for a holiday celebration. The perplexed look on her face said…
