By Kristina Conner, Gulf Coast Mom contributor As a mom, we never want to be in a position where we have to make the tough decisions about our children. Like many of you, I was faced with making the decision of putting my children back in school or keeping them home during the pandemic. In […]
By Emily Wielgosz We all know play is so important for kids — not only for fun, but also for learning, development and socialization. It builds curiosity, challenges perspectives and sets your child up for a lifetime of learning. As a family, we try to get outside and enjoy where we live as much as […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION My twin sister and I decided to start going to the gym together a little over a year ago. We started attending spin classes and running on the treadmill in the afternoons. Spin classes ended up cancelling, so we fell off the wagon a little bit. I eventually realized I needed to […]
By Destiny McNease, Gulf Coast Moms Blog Contributor It’s hard to believe we’ve been living in a global pandemic. Practicing social distancing is not easy, especially for kids who don’t fully understand why we can’t go to the park or visit grandma and grandpa. Many of us also are out of work, which has opened […]
Whether you’re team mass hysterics or team ain’t no thing, I think we all can agree that coronavirus has shaken things up for us moms. Many of us are realizing the importance of social distancing while we attempt to keep our families and the community safe. The need for caution and the concept of social […]
Whether it’s the floors, kitchen counters, bathrooms or the dreaded playroom, it seems like something always needs cleaned — again. Here are the top 10 mom-recommended products that will supercharge your spring cleaning. 1. THIEVES HOUSEHOLD CLEANER BY YOUNG LIVING This was voted best cleaner by local moms on our Gulf Coast Moms Blog page. […]
By April Lollar Just another manic Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday …. Alarm. Snooze. Alarm. Snooze. Alarm. Panic. Shower. Wake up 8-year-old. Wait five minutes. Second attempt to wake up 8-year-old. Dry hair. Brush teeth. Make sure we have: lunchbox, water bottle, folder, are folder things signed? Are practice/dance clothes ready? Has 8-year-old brushed teeth? […]
As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be successful. We also want them to be grateful for what they have and compassionate to those in need. Teaching children the spirit of giving, showing them the importance of thinking of others and modeling kindness are impactful ways to help them grow into […]
