Murfreesboro Mama

Murfreesboro Mama: Why Moms Need 'Mostly Moms'

May 11, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Motherhood might be one of the greatest gifts life brings, but most of us would add that it's one of the greatest challenges. When I became a mom I remember feeling parenthoo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 3 Reasons Your Family Needs RC Fields

Apr 27, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

Tucked in a hidden corner of Smyrna, RC Field Days is five acres of recreational space created by Rebecca and Johnny Farrow and their two children, Blain  and Anna, for r.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 6 Can't Miss Happenings at Discovery Center this Spring

Apr 20, 2021 at 09:45 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

You could say it's been a *little* busy at Discovery Center, lately. Why? Since reopening its doors after Covid-19, the center's leadership and staff has worked tirelessly to.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: The Scoop on Scoopy's Ice Cream

Apr 13, 2021 at 09:51 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

The older I get, the more I love ice cream. Especially locally-made ice cream.  I mean, how can the same dessert turn magically different when made with different hands,.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 3 Reasons to Take a Fieldtrip to Kingdom Acres

Apr 08, 2021 at 12:25 pm by Laura Beth Payne

Tucked into a corner of Bell Buckle just a few miles from the cusp of Rutherford County, Kingdom Acres CBD and Hemp sits on 56 acres of idyllic farm land, the scene of grazing.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 4 More Things to See at Lucky Ladd Farms This Year

Mar 31, 2021 at 09:35 am by Laura Beth Payne

Easter is this weekend and that means lots of fun around town, but it also means opening season for one of the city's best family attractions-- Lucky Ladd Farms! The state's l.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 5 Reasons to Play at KidsPark

Mar 24, 2021 at 09:54 am by Laura Beth Payne

Hi, my name is Laura Beth Payne and I get the heebie-jeebies about leaving my kids with ANYBODY. I know I'm not alone. Other moms I talk with agree: Finding a sitter just see.... Read More
Murfreesboro Mama: 9 Spots for Easter Fun

Murfreesboro Mama: 9 Spots for Easter Fun

Mar 17, 2021 at 09:33 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

This Easter looks a little different than last -- thank goodness! Easter egg hunts and visits with the Easter Bunny are a thing again, and local businesses and organizations a.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 6 Things to Know about Cannonsburgh Village

Mar 09, 2021 at 09:58 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

I remember my first visit to Cannonsburgh village. I was around 8 years old and deeply in love with all things Little House on the Prairie, so a visit to a pioneer village was.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 7 Awesome Playgrounds in Rutherford County

Mar 02, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

During our last family vacation (before Covid), I found myself Googling two words. Not "best restaurants" (though we ate out plenty.) Not "family attractions" (though we hit.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: Weekend Happenings for Friday Feb. 26-Sunday, Feb. 28

Feb 26, 2021 at 08:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

Image: Goat yoga/ Mini Creek Farms. Enjoy the warming hints of spring with these fun family events around town. Friday, February 26- Saturday, February 27: Peruse the s.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 18 Spots for Rainy Day Play

Feb 22, 2021 at 10:16 am by Laura Beth Payne

Image: Fire truck exhibit at Discovery Center. Murfreesboro Mama  Whether it’s a heavy spring rain or a bout of Ice-mageddon, Tennessee weather is known for being.... Read More
Ice Rink at Fountains at Gateway

Murfreesboro Mama: Weekend Planner

Feb 12, 2021 at 09:38 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

It's Valentines weekend and there's family fun in the city -- from kid-friendly workshops to parents night outs. Don't forget to shop local hot spots for gifts and goodies (hi.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: Weekend Happenings

Feb 04, 2021 at 08:44 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Punxsutawney Phil says there are 6 weeks (give or take) left of winter, so that means it's time to get busy... planning how to navigate the remaining days of cold! My hu.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 16 Ways Families Can Stay Involved in Politics

Jan 29, 2021 at 08:34 am by Laura Beth Payne 4

Ruth Bader Gingsburg famously noted that, "women belong in all places where decisions are being made." So that means us, mamas. And our daughters. The whole family. If the p.... Read More

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