Author Archives: Rachael

Rachael is mom to Megan and Abigail and wife to Josh. She is a freelance editor and writer who worked as a newspaper editor in her life before kids. Rachael enjoys gardening and dreams of keeping backyard chickens. In her spare time, she helps to edit her husband’s science fiction books. She and her family live in the St. Louis area with their xenophobic cat, Hildegard. You can contact Rachael by emailing rachael@mumblingmommy.com.

How Life is Less Stressful When a Parent Works from Home

As I type this, it’s mid-morning on a weekday and two contractors are digging out the lateral sewer pipeline in…

Family Trip Tuesday: The Magic House in St. Louis

In my family, a visit to The Magic House is always a treat. This children’s museum appeals to kids age…