Author Archives: Rachael

Rachael, a mom of two daughters, is a freelance editor and writer who enjoys gardening and dreams of keeping chickens in her suburban St. Louis backyard. In her spare time, she helps to edit her husband’s science fiction books. Read more of Rachael's work at www.rachaelsjohnston.com or contact her by emailing rachael@mumblingmommy.com.

Quarterly Charity: Save the Children

From January through March of 2017, Mumbling Mommy will be highlighting and supporting the charity Save the Children. We spotlight…

To Parents Who Smuggle Toys Out of the House

“It’s like you’re running an underground railroad for toys.” The teacher for the Sunday school class my husband and I…

Christmas Mercy: Opening My Home to Strangers

It is fitting that I opened my home to people I didn’t know just a few weeks before Christmas, a…

Parmesan Cilantro Corn Recipe

This Parmesan cilantro corn is something special, and you’ll want it as a side dish on your next family taco…

Tomato-Basil Parmesan Soup Recipe

This is the BEST tomato soup you will ever eat. No exaggeration. I’ve been making this tomato-basil Parmesan soup in…

Family Trip Tuesday: Lake of the Ozarks State Park

My family decided to go on a short fall getaway this year to Lake of the Ozarks State Park in…

Autumn: When Being Busy Feels Relaxing

On a sunny October day, I drove with my daughters out of the city of St. Louis up the Great…

Quarterly Charity: Direct Relief

From October through December 2016, Mumbling Mommy will highlight the Direct Relief charity. We choose charities that specifically aid children…

When Small Talk Leads to Friendship at the Park

Sometimes parenting friendship happens easily, and through simple means. I first met our park friends when my oldest daughter was…

Family Trip Tuesday: Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park

What to do on a Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park visit in Missouri. View all of the posts in Mumbling Mommy’s Family…