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Wyndy: Helping Parents Find Reliable Childcare in Mobile
The Wyndy app is expanding to Mobile, Alabama and we could not be more excited! If you are a parent in the area, you know how hard it can be to find reliable childcare, especially when it comes to last-minute babysitting needs. More likely than not, you have found yourself in a situation where your go to sitter was not available and you had no one else to call. We have all been there, but now we hope to never go back to those days. Would you believe us if we told you a qualified babysitter is only a click away? We were skeptical at first too, but we would…
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12 Valentine’s Day Card Themes for Boys Found on Amazon
This holiday is really hard for me as a mom of four boys. All the cute flowers and pastel hearts just don’t speak to me. While my boys fit the dinosaur and shark loving molds, they still wanted to each have their own theme. Four themes is a lot to find, but we found plenty with the help of Amazon. Check out these adorable ideas! As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, which means we receive a commission if you choose to purchase through the links provided at no extra cost to you. Punny Food Kids usually love to talk about food and mine seem to love food…
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Mardi Gras Parade Essentials with Kids
Wondering what to bring to a Mardi Gras parade with kids? Whether you love Mardi Gras or are new to the festivities, these are items that will help you have a great time at the parades with the family. Notice I said parades- plural. These are items of convenience if you plan to stay for more than one parade. For one singular parade, all you really need is a bag to put your throws in and you’re ready! You don’t have to purchase the exact items off of this list, but it will definitely give you an idea on how to prepare. Make sure you have everything you need so…
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Simplifying Your Holiday Cards with Basic Invite
Moms should be given a medal around the holiday season. We prepare meals, shop the best deals, decorate the entire house, go to all the events, wrap every gift, and as if that weren’t enough, we send out Holiday greeting cards to our friends and family. Well, not all moms do ALL of these things, but we personally love sending out Christmas cards every year. It is so fun to look at the different holiday card ideas and designs when searching for the perfect layout for your family’s pictures. Seeing the difference just twelve months can make is a sweet sentiment for parents every holiday season. You may be thinking…
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2022 Tree Lightings in the Mobile & Baldwin County Areas
The holidays are here! Is there any better way to start off the season than with a tree lighting? Below we have listed 8 chances for you and your family to enjoy free Christmas tree lightings in the Mobile County, Baldwin County and surrounding areas. Don’t forget to check out our local events calendar for other holiday festivities in our area! https://themobmom.com/events/ Please be sure to utilize links provided to verify correct times, dates & locations as they are subject to change. We post events as a courtesy to help you plan fun with your family around town, we are not affiliated with any of the events listed. All information…
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Pregnancy and Infancy Loss: What Not to Say
If only one person in the world could relate to this post, I would still share it. Unfortunately, the number of women that experience a miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and other types of infancy loss is quite high. If you are part of the ‘1 in 4 women’ statistic, know that we are too. Personally we aren’t sure that the numbers make it any easier. While a lot of women can relate, we all deal with the loss differently and some experiences are more traumatic than others, but this is not a contest for who has the worst case scenario. It is heartbreaking for anyone in any of these situations. If…
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5 Free and cheap things to do in Mobile & Baldwin County Alabama this weekend
Looking for free or cheap things to do with your family in the Mobile area this weekend? We have compiled a list of 5 inexpensive picks for the weekend ahead. For a full list of events in our area, be sure to check out our local family friendly event calendar at https://themobmom.com/events/ Turtle Fest September 10th at 10:00 a.m. through September 11th at 3:00 p.m. Gulf State Park Pier- Alabama Come learn about amazing sea turtles and join in on games and a scavenger hunt that will take you on an exploration on the pier! Cost is 3.00 per person, this will also allow visitors to sight see on the…
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August 2022 Events
Just because school will be back in session, doesn’t mean all of the fun has to stop. We are excited about several of these and hope you are too! We hope you are able to utilize this list to find fun family friendly activities in the Mobile and surrounding areas. Please note that cancellations, admission fees, and time changes are possible. We gather our information from public websites and create this list as a courtesy, as we are not affiliated with the events. Please verify details with the links provided before heading out to any events listed below. We try to keep the information as accurate as possible to make…
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Fourth of July Celebrations in the Mobile & Surrounding areas 2022
It’s the Fourth of July weekend 2022 and there’s plenty of fun for you and your family! From inflatables to fireworks, there are so many ways to celebrate! We hope you go out and enjoy what our area has to offer. Be sure to check the links provided to verify dates & times of the upcoming festivities! Friday, July 1, 2022 4th of July Weekend Party– OWA- 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kid’s activities on the splash pad and lawn followed by a live DJ. https://fb.me/e/nyxAZvbKT Saturday, July 2, 2022 Flora-Bama’s annual freedom run– Flora-Bama- 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Patriotic run consisting of 2 courses- a 4 mile run/walk…
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Mobile & Baldwin County Family Friendly Summer Events- June & July 2022
We hope you are able to utilize this list to find fun family friendly activities in the Mobile and surrounding areas. Please note that cancellations, admission fee & time changes are possible. We gather our information from public websites and create this list as a courtesy, as we are not affiliated with these events. Please verify with the links provided before heading out to any events listed below. We try to keep the information as accurate as possible to make it easy for you to plan fun for your family around town. We consistently add to this list throughout the month so be sure to check back and follow us…
