Beating the Winter Blues
The “winter blues” or Seasonal Affective Disorder is a problem that I’m very familiar with. My husband likes to joke that…
Author Archives: Rachael
Our Quarterly Charity: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
With the New Year off to a running start, it’s time to continue with our newest feature at Mumbling Mommy. We have…
Preschool Ghosts
My youngest daughter, Abigail, sat at a little table with a small group of children at preschool. She nibbled contentedly…
A Tale of Two Reading Lists
My 5-year-old daughter and I have different tastes in books we love reading. It’s not hard to see why. She’s…
O Come, All Ye Faithful: Moving Toward Hope After a Miscarriage
This is the story of how I turned my miscarriage into a time to look toward hope instead of giving…
Christmas and Technology: Seasonal Apps for Kids
Christmas is everywhere right now. The kids are soaking up everything Christmas they can find. Our family just purchased our first iPad,…
Thursday Three: Children’s Christmas Books Worth Reading
Looking for some books to snuggle up with around the Christmas tree this year? In our house every holiday season, I set…
Home Holiday Themes: What’s Your Style?
It’s almost time to decorate for Christmas. This year, experiment with a theme for your house, or even different holiday themes for…
Winter Car Seat Safety: Take Off That Bulky Coat!
All parents want to keep their children safe. However, it can be hard to know what to do in a world where…
School Choice: More Than One Good Option
Deciding how to educate our children is a big decision. The number of choices available doesn’t make it easy. There…
