Crock Pot Baked Potato Bar
Potatoes cook in the crock pot all day, then everybody builds their own.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Chicken, peppers and onion roast together on one pan, and everyone builds their own fajitas.
Crock Pot Meatball Subs
Frozen meatballs plus a jar of marinara equal saucy, cheesy subs with just 5 minutes of prep.
Somewhere Between Letting Go and Still Being Needed
Motherhood looks different when some of your children are grown and others still need you every day. Kelly Dial, mom of four and owner of The Barn at Bluff Creek Farms, reflects on the bittersweet balance of letting go, rediscovering yourself, and embracing what comes next without losing the woman you’ve always been.
Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Set it up before bed and wake up to warm apple cinnamon oatmeal with zero morning work.
Storm Day Fun: Indoor Ideas for Gulf Coast Families (Plus Where to Go When the Rain Lingers)
Easy indoor activities to keep kids happy during a Gulf Coast storm, with or without power, plus where to go on the Mississippi Gulf Coast when rain lingers.
One-Pot Chicken Alfredo
Creamy chicken alfredo with the pasta cooked right in the sauce, all in one pot in about 30 minutes.
GCM Mom: Meet Cheyenne Underwood
We are so excited to introduce you to the amazingly talented Cheyenne Underwood! You may recognize her from her incredible work as a local photographer with many specialities AND…
The Gulf Coast Mom’s 2026 Fall Fun Guide
Fall events on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, updated daily: festivals, trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches and corn mazes, brought to you by Green Acres Creamery.
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Dry pasta, milk and cheese go straight into the crock pot and come out creamy, no boiling required.
12 After-School Activities to Keep Kids Off Screens
Looking for easy after-school activities to keep kids off screens? Try these 12 simple, low-prep ideas that encourage creativity, independent play, and time together.
GCM Mom: Meet Kristin Lee
We are so excited to introduce you to our friend - Kristin Lee! You may recognize Kristin from The Scout Guide Mississippi Gulf Coast as well as from Coast Aesthetics! Learn more…
Back-to-School Check-In: 7 Things to Look for in Your Child After the First Few Weeks
The first few weeks of school can be a big adjustment for kids. Learn 7 things parents should check to help their children settle into a healthy school-year routine.
GCM Moms: Meet the Moms of HSSM
We are so excited to introduce you to the moms behind the Humane Society of South Mississippi! This team of moms works tirelessly to end pet overpopulation and homelessness on our…
The Weekend Activity That Teaches Kids More Than a Year of Worksheets Ever Could
My 5 and 7 year old spent their Saturday running a real lemonade stand at our local farmers market's Young Entrepreneurs program — in 100-degree heat, no less. Here's the surprisingly powerful lesson in money, confidence, and grit they walked away with (and how you can give your own kids the same opportunity).
Homemade Animal Crackers Recipe: A Fun (and Messy) Baking Day with My Kids
An easy homemade animal cracker recipe, plus our messy, real-life baking day with three kids in the kitchen.
This Week’s GCM Cheat Sheet
Looking for family-friendly things to do on the Mississippi Gulf Coast? Check out The Coast Mom Cheat Sheet for the best kid-friendly events, festivals, activities, seasonal fun, and local happenings from Waveland to Pascagoula (plus worth-the-drive events beyond the Coast). Updated weekly with easy family fun ideas.
GCM Mom: Meet Lauren Holder
Meet this week's GCM Mom, Lauren Holder—a Long Beach mom, children's author, and mama-to-be of two. Learn about her favorite Mississippi Gulf Coast spots, parenting advice, local businesses she loves, and the story behind her upcoming children's book.
GCM Mom: Meet Maria Scafide Barr
We are so excited to introduce you to Maria Scafide Barr! You may know her from The Barre Box and you may have seen her at a Sea Wolves game! Learn more about her here! “I have…