A few weeks ago we traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee for the weekend. I grew up in Knoxville & my mom still lives there – so we visit frequently – but the city has changed a lot since I left and with young kids, our visits have changed significantly too. One major difference is that my…
I’m excited to introduce you to my friend Paige and her family! Paige is another one of my forever friends here in Nashville with two girls the same ages as my younger two. We took prenatal yoga together, worked in the same industry for a bit, our girls go to school together, our families do…
We have several road trips planned this summer and I’ve found some tried and true activities for my girls to do in the car to keep them busy for long stints. We use a lot of these activities for long plane rides too. Now, don’t get me wrong, we also charge up the Ipads so…
We love to make a big family breakfast on the weekend, especially during the summer when we can eat outside on the porch and indulge in pancakes & eggs or bacon & biscuits. Recently, my dear friend – who grew up in Norway – sent us this Norwegian waffle recipe after she heard about our…
I’ve written before about my love of city maps – they are an easy, often free souvenir that can be framed or cut up and collaged, used as wallpaper or simply taped all over the inside of your closet, as my girls do. But, I also love to invest in beautiful maps AFTER a trip…
Today I’m sharing part 2 of my favorite kid & parent-friendly restaurants in Nashville (make sure to check out Part 1 here). This series may keep going indefinitely because their are SO MANY delicious & creative family-friendly spots here in Nashville – and new places popping up by the week, it seems. My requirements are…
Welcome to The Wandering Rumpus Summer Launch Party! Every Tuesday through June & July we will share a great new post and a give away here on the blog, on our Instagram & on Facebook. Please follow along, comment and share with your friends and family. We’ve got some fun prizes & brands to share…
Both of my older girls participate in (separate) mother-daughter book clubs with a small group of friends. We love these book clubs for several reasons including the community we’ve created around books, that it challenges the girls (and the mothers) to read new and interesting stories picked by themselves or their friends, and that it…
Several friends recommended that we check out Oxford, Mississippi with our kids, so last January we did just that! After spending a few days in Memphis, TN, we continued down to Oxford and discovered that this small southern town has a rich history in literature and civil rights which made for a playful and educational…
I’ve been writing a series at The Nashville Mom called Sarah’s 5 where I share 5 things I love, learned or simply made me laugh. Today, I’m bringing that series over here to The Wandering Rumpus as well. First up, food… My husband and I like to eat – we like to cook and try…