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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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Beach Trips with Toddlers: What to bring
To all my beach loving mamas that don’t mind a little sand and salty water, our favorite season is almost here! As the spring breakers make their way to the beaches in the next few weeks, we are just getting started here on the gulf coast. Living close enough to the beach to enjoy it every day is a luxury that I do not take for granted. Now that the kids are somewhat self-sufficient, I have a feeling that day trips will likely be a regular occurrence for my family once again. While I know it’s a task with toddlers, I would say it is totally worth the work. It…
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Tips for Disney World with a Large Group (Including Toddlers)
Disney World is one of the most popular destinations for a family vacation. We were so fortunate to experience Disney with the kids at such a young age (3 and 4) and we had an amazing time! Our entire group consisted of six adults and five kids. (Our family of six and my in laws.) We learned a lot on this trip and we will definitely be more prepared for the next one. We stayed at the Disney Riviera Resort, which is close to Epcot. My favorite thing about this location was that we could see the Epcot fireworks from our room and we were able to take the skyline…
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Season of Gratitude
Tis the season to give thanks, and us moms have so much to be thankful for. It is so easy to say we are thankful, but are we living a life of gratitude? We are all guilty to some degree of taking things for granted. It’s easy to get caught up in the routine of life and start feeling like you want more. Maybe it’s a bigger house, nicer car, more clothes, more travel, or even more Christmas presents for the kids. Please do not read that the wrong way. It’s perfectly acceptable to want nice things. I also like nice things. Do I have any right now? No, I…
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Gift Guide 2021
Wondering what to get your toddler for Christmas? We have some ideas for you!
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New Urgent Care for Children in Mobile, Alabama
To the parents that can relate to having a sick child every week after starting daycare, or a child that starts running a high temp on a Saturday morning, or even one that fell and split their chin open right before bedtime, we have been there. It is the absolute worst to see our babies not feeling well or hurt and we know the dread of an emergency room visit when the pediatrician’s office isn’t open. Raising kids is not for the faint of heart and as moms of boys we can honestly say we foresee many more unexpected visits to the doctor in our future. While we are not…
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Where to Watch Fireworks in Mobile/Eastern Shore
Mobile, Alabama 2021 Fourth of July Events
