Mandy Wallace
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.
Life at Sunrise :: Mandy
"There was a sense of peace in Wallace family home.
Cooper and Franklin were full of a energy from the moment they awoke and they were eager to share their life with me. From building puzzles, to helping...
How to (Over)Prepare for Leaving Your Children While Traveling Abroad
When my husband said that his new job would take him to India for a few weeks...and that I could come along(!!!), I was ecstatic. We briefly entertained the idea of taking our 4.5...
How to Make a Super-Easy Name Puzzle
I noticed recently that my younger son (who is almost 3 years old) is able to identify his older brother's name without trouble, but hasn't clued in to his own name. It's probably because the...
True to Life: My Blind Spots
We all have them—the places in our homes where we turn a blind eye. You know what I'm talking about. They are the corners and surfaces around the house where stuff just seems to pile...
Mom Life Hack — Slow Cooker Meal Swap
One of the biggest challenges I face as a mom (and the primary cook in our family) is figuring out what we're going to eat for supper. You'd think it wouldn't be that hard....
12 MORE Indoor Activities for at Home (For When the Weather is Crap!)
We've got ice here in Nashville, and the local forecasts say the freezing temperatures won't be going away anytime soon. So, we're facing a few days of no school, maybe no driving, and limited outdoor time.
After...
Why Pregnancy Is the Perfect ‘Season’ to Start a Capsule Wardrobe
Whether it's your first or your fifth, your body changes dramatically with every baby and rarely returns to it's pre-pregnancy shape. This is the perfect opportunity to convert your closet to a capsule wardrobe.
Have you...
A SAHM’s Guide: How to Prepare for a Job Interview
During nap time, you stumble on a job posting that fits. It matches your skills (or the skills you want to develop). The position sounds good—good enough to make changes to the way you've set...
12 Indoor Activities for At Home (For When the Weather is Crap!)
Ready for the Arctic Freeze? Another Polar Vortex?
We've all been there. It's a snow day, and you can't stand to referee another Lego building match ("I had the red piece! I HAD the red...
Care Packages for Our Soldiers :: 3 Ways to Show Your Support
Looking for a way to support our armed service people this holiday season? It's been on my mind—maybe because my husband and I recently saw the 2013 film Lone Survivor. I'm not a war...