Welcome to The Simple Parent!
Meet Mariah!
Want to know a little bit more about the mom behind The Simple Parent? Check out these 5 quick facts!
- Mom. Mariah became a mom in December 2010 when her little man, Weston, was born. Just days before he was born she completed her Master’s of Education in Educational Administration. Oh, and she got the Christmas presents all wrapped on time too! In November 2013, she became a mom again to her precious little miss Carrigan. Both kids were born in med-free water births at a birthing center with amazing midwives!
- Teacher. Although she’s now a full-time work-at-home mom, Mariah taught elementary school for 8 years. She taught first grade, technology (K-4th), and special education preschool. So children and education are definitely important to her. Now she’s learning just how much of the learning starts at home!
- Wife. Mariah met her husband Justin on Match.com and got married in July 2008 after dating for 2 years. They’re proof that internet dating can work! She did have to go on her share of bad dates before she finally got lucky!
- Family. Her little family is rounded out by Grambo (her mom and co-author here at The Simple Parent) and their dogs, Toby & Sebastian. It’s a busy home but they wouldn’t have it any other way. They never expected to be living with such a large family but it has been an amazing experience and a great way to raise the kids! Having multiple generations to help out is huge although it does have its challenges too.
- Blog. Mariah started Formula: Mom in March 2011 as a way to share what was working for her as a mother and what was not working. Parenting certainly didn’t come with a handbook and she had so many plans. She rebranded to The Simple Parent in July 2015 following the focus of her life and the blog. The Simple Parent follows the life of a busy family with multiple generations living together and making life work. It’s all easy ideas for simple parenting and includes personal stories, ideas for easy family fun, recipes, and crafts!
As a content creator and brand promoter, her work has appeared at PTPA Blogaholics, WhatToExpect.com Word of Mom and Word of Mom News, Pampers Pregnancy. She is an experienced Brand Ambassador and Twitter Party host/panelist.
NOTABLE PARTNERSHIPS
Mariah has worked with a variety of brands including:
- Disney
- Denny’s
- Angel Soft
- HP
- Huggies
- 3M
- Manwich
- Beachbody
GROWING UP MOON
Mariah and the entire family have recently started a new YouTube channel family vlog. Growing Up Moon follows this Texas family with multiple generations living under one roof. With Grambo, Mom, Dad, and two little ones, life can be pretty exciting… or just plain crazy on certain days. Growing Up Moon is just a little glimpse into the daily lives of raising kids and making memories.
Mariah would love to hear from you! You can contact her at [email protected]!
Kristin from our growing garden says
Boy, is that true about motherhood- nothing goes as planned and we will die trying to make our plans work. Found you from Smart and Trendy moms follow on friday!
Mariah says
Thank you for visit, Kristin!
The Mom Pledge says
I met my hubby on Match.com, too! And I have a December baby, born in 2008. :)
Mariah says
Yay Match.com! Seriously, it can work! Some of our best friends met that way too.
Kim says
Now this is a mommy blog I can read! Insightful and down to earth about parenting rather than the stuff often seen. Definitely following you now on my journey to conceive with my husband. I found you through The Catacombs Society.
Mariah says
Good luck on your journey! I hope it goes smoothly for you!
Nancy says
Thanks for stopping by my page, I'm your newest follower via GFC! I will be taking part on Sunday again! Talk to you soon!
Nancy
Mariah says
Thank you for visiting an dparticipating!
Lori says
Your story is SOOO similar to mine! Met my hubby on Match as well. Married in 2007 and welcomed our son in January 2011. I too work full time. So glad to have found your blog via the Makobi Scribe blog hop! I'll be following via GFC. Cheers! :)
Mariah says
Another Match success! I love hearing other success stories and congratulations on your son too!
Andrea G. says
Your story is similar to mine, too, except that we didn't meet on match.com (but no judging for those that do!). We are trying for our first, and we already know we will cloth diaper and want a gender neutral crib set in primary colors lol.
Also, I saw on your Twitter that you're in Houston! I am in Houston as well! :o)
Mariah says
Hey, not everyone can meet on Match.com! :) I hope your journey to conceiving your first goes smoothly! I hope that for everyone that is trying! What part of Houston are you in?
Erin N. says
Aww, I just noticed that you and your hubby met via internet dating….not sure how I missed that before…WE DID TOO!!! I know lots of people turn their noses up at that…but I just saw the other day that like 1 in 5 couples or something met via internet dating of some sort or other!!!
Mariah says
It’s so weird because we didn’t live that far from each other, but our circles didn’t overlap at all, so thank goodness for internet dating! Granted, it took me a while to find the one and he got lucky very quickly!
Tammy says
I think all mothers have some kind of a plan on how they want things to go, with the birth of their child, and that child’s upbringing, but you soon find out that you do have to learn that there is no such thing as a plan, you really have to learn to be flexible and you have to have a lot of common sense, because those are the smarts you will use as your child grows up!! My daughter was the best child growing up, loving and sweet, and kind, and very aware of other people’s feelings, I loved being around her!! Then she grew up and turned 15 yrs. old and it was like the aliens came down and switched my child!! She is 20yrs. old now, in college, and at the moment getting extra credit for spending 3 weeks in the Costa Rica Rainforest!! I’m very proud of her but she is still a brat!! :0)
Natalie says
Love the video–nice to put a pic to the words! Great job Mariah!
Tiffany Cruz says
Love your video “about me”. Great idea!!! Nice to match a face and voice with a blog. Everyone should do this. Nice to meet you :)
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Gena says
Nice video! W is soooo lucky to have so many caring family members living with him!!
LaVonne says
This is great, Mariah! I love it. Makes me want to make one. {I just hate talking into a camera, and my voice sounds so strange!}
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Cheap Is The *New* Classy says
I met my hubby on Yahoo Personals! We have been married almost 5 years now (next month!) and it turns out we worked not even a mile from each other but we had never met until we found each other online. :)
Don’t you love the people that say, “You could get killed meeting someone online?” Um, you can get killed meeting someone in a bar, at the grocery store, in church…. :P
Dawn
http://www.cheapisthenewclassy.com
Lorayne Gothard says
I liked watching your video and getting to know the person behind the website!! Thank you
Dianna Thomas says
being a mom is a tough and rewarding job– we too have an extended family and also 4 dogs our chaweiner is the boss–he is such a bully
MJ says
really nice video. I like your site too, nice template!
Kelly Stilwell says
Wow! I am so surprised you have only been doing this for a a little over a year! You are one of my blog mentors! Love your blog!!
Birdiebee says
I love reading your blog and about your children. I have grandchildren who are young and one of my nieces will be having a baby in September whom I will be caring for. I love to find out what others are doing with their children, their lives and new ideas since it has been so long that I’ve raised a toddler. Thanks for sharing.
Faith and Caffeine says
Glad to find your blog! My husband, daughter, my mom, and I are all currently living together in The Woodlands as well! :)
Debby Johnson says
Love your blog! Your talent for teaching shines through! Great job!