My Family Ran from Hurricane Irma (and Here’s Why)
When I was 11 years old, a record-breaking ice storm swept through the Chicagoland area, including our Indiana city situated…
Tag Archives: Katie
Marathon Training: A Thank-You Note to My Husband
The role of the significant other in long-distance training is vital but under-recognized Dear Husband – Last weekend you woke…
I Took a 32-Day Road Trip with 5 Kids (in a Minivan)
Last summer my husband and I planned the trip of a lifetime for our family of 7 — 32 days,…
As We Send Our Kids Back to School…
As we send our kids back to school for a new year: We should remind them to follow the rules,…
Breastfeeding Mom Emoji to Debut this Year
Breastfeeding mom emoji one of several to show up in 2017 I spent a lot of time texting when I…
What You Learn in the First Decade Away from Home
Ten years ago, I packed up my Chevy Tracker with as many things as I could fit into it and…
3 Things I Learned at BlogHer17 in Orlando
I almost didn’t go to BlogHer17 in Orlando. Mumbling Mommy has been part of the BlogHer community for about five…
The Kid to Count On: Happy 8th Birthday, London
Today my daughter London turns 8. She’s the middle child in our family and the youngest on her mom’s side.…
How to Raise LGBTQ+ Allies
One year after Pulse: How can parents empower kids to rise above LGBTQ+ hate? Special thanks to Andy Garcia of…
5 Years of High Needs: The Bright Side
My daughter Erinn turns 5 today. She entered the world kicking and screaming and has kept our whole family on…
35 Thoughts as I Turn 35
Today is my 35th birthday and I’m feeling pretty good about it. I’m the same person today that I was…
9 Birthdays: Getting to Know My Firstborn
My first baby turns 9 today and I’m feeling all the birthday feels. I know it’s not a milestone age…
The Baby Cubby: Making Shopping Easier for New Parents
**I was compensated by The Baby Cubby for checking out and highlighting what I liked about the site and concept;…
