Author Archives: Katie

Katie Parsons is the creator of Mumbling Mommy and is a freelance writer, editor and communications specialist. She works from her home office on the east coast of Florida. Most often she writes about life in a combined family of five children and what it's like being a full time work-from-home parent. Feel free to pitch guest post ideas or just drop her a line at katie@mumblingmommy.com.

10 Thoughts You Have on a Road Trip with Your Kids

A road trip with kids is a lot of work, but worth it. Road trips can be really life-affirming, but…

6 Ways to Really Help Out a Working Mom

It’s World Breastfeeding Week, an annual celebration we honor here on Mumbling Mommy in support of moms globally. The theme for…

Wedding Wednesday: Tips for Including Your Kids

Let’s face it – not all marriages follow the pattern of first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes bride/groom…

Family Trip Tuesday: Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando

We recently stayed at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando and it ended up being the perfect little getaway. When…

4 Reasons to Enjoy Your Last Baby the Most

I swore off having more kids after I had two babies and gained two stepchildren in a matter of four years.…

What You Learn When Your Kid is Nothing Like You

On the last day of being a two-year-old, my daughter Erinn was the first one awake out of all five kids.…

What I Learned on My Mom-Baby Vacation

The first time I experienced a mom-baby vacation was when my oldest daughter Emilia was just 5 weeks old. My mom…

Mother’s Day Cash Giveaway – $125 and Other Prizes

Want to treat yourself this Mother’s Day? Enter our cash giveaway below! The prizes include: Grand prize: $125 cash, transferred…

Freelance Friday: 4 Reasons Writing is the Perfect Part-Time Job

Writing is a true equalizer when it comes to working from home. Not everyone comes to the table with the…

7 Ways Parenthood has Changed Me

My oldest daughter turns 7 today. That means that it’s been just over 7 years since I was my pre-child…