Mandy Wallace

Mandy Wallace
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Mandy moved back to Nashville with her husband (Joe) to raise their kids a few years ago and is convinced it was one of the best decisions they've made. She loves setting off on adventures of all sorts, whether they be roadtrips to the coast, nature walks around their block in East Nashville, or camping with friends and family. Wherever she is, you will most likely find her with a book or two within arm's reach. Mandy stays at home with the boys and her baby girl and works as a grantwriter and general website whiz for small non-profits. A lover of spreadsheets and lists, she occasionally gets personal about personal finance, sharing challenges and strategies of efficiently managing a household, at her blog: Stay At Home Money Manager. You can email her directly at stayathomemoneymanager [AT] gmail [DOT] com.

Third Time’s the Charm? The Pregnancy

I know exactly when it happened. About a month into my oldest son starting five-day-a-week pre-K, I looked at my youngest son—then two years old—and thought, "I could handle another baby." After much debate and...

Thankful at the Table – Teaching Kids Daily Gratitude

There are a million traditions that families can adopt to increase bonding opportunities—traditions in the kitchen and for heading back to school, traditions during holidays and birthdays. Likewise, there are a slew of Pinterest-perfect ways to teach gratitude to...

Make Ahead Meals — Beating the Dinner Time Rush

We busy moms need to give ourselves a break—and one of the best ways I've found to do this is to make meals (or parts of meals) ahead of time. If I'm going to do...

Five Books That Have Helped Make Parenting SLIGHTLY Easier

I heard a friend say once that you can go to the self-help section of the bookstore and immediately find a parenting book that will justify everything you already believe and do. That's probably...

Last Chance . . . Summer in Nashville 2015

Can you believe that school is starting this week!?! Until recently, I've been waiting on baby #3 to make her appearance and trying my best to avoid the summer heat at local pools, splash pads,...

Three Subjects You Should Really Avoid with Any Pregnant Person

My friend, at 38ish weeks pregnant, texted me saying: "So... I just burst into tears at the post office because some old a**hole just yelled, 'LADY, YOU SURE ARE PREGNANT.'" My heart broke for her. She had...

Camping with Kids — 5 Practical Tips for Camping with Little Ones

Say you were an avid camper pre-procreating, and you haven't mustered the courage to take your little ones out with you. Or, maybe sleeping in a tent isn't exactly your style, but you've been wanting...

Camping with Kids — What to Pack {Free Printable List!}

Say you were an avid camper pre-procreating and you haven't mustered the courage to take your little ones out with you. Or, maybe sleeping in a tent isn't exactly your style, but you've been wanting...

4 Tips to Prepare Your Kids for a New Baby

We've been preparing our two boys (4 1/2 and 3 years old) for the arrival of their new sibling since I entered the second trimester. I loved the advice I read here on preparing your child...

Spring Capsule Wardrobe — A 2nd & 3rd Trimester Update

 "Can I make this work? What if I pair this with this? Does this fit me better now?" Typically, I hate to say no to things or close proverbial doors. However, I've realized that if...