Metropolitan Mama

I went to Forest Home for the first time when I was about five years old. I remember the tall pine trees, the abundant blackberry bushes, and the good times in the children's program. We sang songs ("Hip-hip-hip-hippopatamus!"), heard Bible stories, and I even … [Read More...]

Welcome to Metropolitan Mama's Christmas Gift Guide for the men in our lives who work hard for a living - or for fun! These are gifts for carpenters, farmers, mechanics, construction workers, house-flippers, landscapers, gardeners, electricians, mechanics, … [Read More...]

Welcome to Metropolitan Mama's Christmas Gift Guide for Girls (ages 7-11). Below you will find clothes, shoes, toys, gear, games, and accessories that girls are bound to love for Christmas 2019. Because we currently have two elementary age girls in our … [Read More...]

Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Teen Girls. Below you will find clothes, shoes, decor, games, and accessories that teen girls are bound to love for Christmas 2019. PLANNERS & BINDERS BY BLOOM When I inquired about what teens … [Read More...]

Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Cooks & Bakers. Below you will find pots, pans, kitchen tools, cookbooks, and bakeware for people who love cooking and baking. ONE BOWL BAKING BY YVONNE RUPERTI I was first introduced to this … [Read More...]

Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Hikers & Campers. Below you will find clothes, shoes, boots, gear, and accessories that outdoorsy people are bound to love for Christmas 2019. CLOTHING AND HATS FROM BASS PRO SHOPS Bass Pro Shops is … [Read More...]

I may be in the minority, but I truly enjoy preschoolers. They are wild and wonderful, brilliant and bright-eyed, creative and compassionate. Learning something new every day, they approach the world with admirable curiosity and a contagious desire to … [Read More...]

Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Readers. Below you will find books, clothing, tote bags, and accessories for people who appreciate the written word. This is always my favorite guide to put together since I read between 50-100 books per … [Read More...]