About Corinne Schmitt

Hi, I’m Corinne

I’m a mom of five, a former military spouse of 30 years, and the founder, writer, and editor of Wondermom Wannabe. I’ve been blogging here since January 16, 2013, testing recipes, troubleshooting parenting hiccups, and figuring out how to make a busy household feel manageable.

A woman with long brown hair in a sleeveless dress stands indoors, smiling and holding a white mug. A couch and lamp are visible in the background.

This site exists because I lived the version of family life it’s written about. Four moves, five kids, a husband deployed more times than I can count, and a lot of nights staring at the fridge at 5 PM wondering what on earth to make for dinner. The tips and resources here aren’t hypothetical. They’re what actually worked.

My background

Education

My educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in English and an MBA, and I completed all the doctoral coursework for a Doctorate in Business before life had other plans. When my youngest daughter was born, I made the intentional choice to step away from the dissertation and into something that felt more aligned with the life I actually wanted to build. Wondermom Wannabe was born not long after, and I’ve never looked back.

Family life

I’m the mother of five. Four biological children (each born in a different state, thanks to military life) and one adopted at age 13. I was married for 30 years to a U.S. Marine, which meant raising our kids across Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Arizona, and California.

That stretch of years gave me a kind of motherhood experience most parenting writers don’t have. I’ve parented through deployments, cross-country moves, new schools every couple of years, special needs adoption, teen years, and launching kids into adulthood. The advice I share isn’t theoretical. It’s pulled directly from the trial and error of doing it.

Today I’m in a new and exciting chapter of life with a wonderful partner. I did my job well enough that all five kids have flown the nest, and I’m enjoying this season just as much as the ones that came before it.

Seven adults and one toddler stand together and smile on the front porch of a house with beige siding and black shutters.

Professional experience

Before launching Wondermom Wannabe in 2013, I worked in the corporate world. Since then, I’ve built a portfolio of websites and businesses focused on helping moms and online creators:

Books

I’m the published author of two books, both from Rockridge Press:

The Big Book of Tricky Riddles for Kids: 400+ Riddles! (Silly Jokes)
The Big Book of Tricky Riddles for Kids: 400+ Riddles! (Silly Jokes)
USA Today bestselling series! This standout among riddle books for kids 9-12 is bursting with more than 400 mind-bending riddles, word puzzles, puns, brainteasers, logic problems, and math puzzles―perfect for clever kids who think outside the box.
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Super Fun Family Card Games: 75 Games for All Ages
Super Fun Family Card Games: 75 Games for All Ages
This giant collection of card games features everything from all-time classics to schoolyard favorites to beloved solo-play options. There are even handy tips for making sure your game nights are a big success!
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Both books were a natural extension of what I do here on the blog: gathering tested, family-friendly content and packaging it in a way other busy parents can actually use.

Press and features

My work has been featured in:

Logos of various lifestyle and entertainment publications and platforms.

Speaking and podcast appearances

I love talking almost as much as I love writing. I’ve spoken at and appeared on:

Conferences and summits:

Podcast guest appearances:

My philosophy

Life doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all manual. What works for one family won’t work for another, and what works for one season of your life won’t work for the next. There’s no one right way to be a mom.

That’s why I share so many different ideas, recipes, and resources here. Take what helps or works for you, ignore the rest. The whole point is to give you enough options that you can build your own version of family life, not copy someone else’s.

The other piece of my philosophy is this: life’s too short to waste time being upset about the parts of motherhood that don’t go perfectly. The goal isn’t a flawless home. It’s a happy one.

What I’m like off the clock

When I’m not writing, I’m reading (a lot), hosting book club, playing word games (Scrabble, Boggle, anagrams, bring it on), and chasing marathon finish lines. I love a competitive family game night, whether that’s around a board game or on a volleyball court. The sound of pickleball paddles and the laughter of my loved ones are the sounds I cherish most.

How to reach me

The fastest way is email: support@wondermomwannabe.com

You can also find me on:

For press inquiries, podcast invitations, or speaking requests, email me directly with the details and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

I hope this helps you get to know me a little better. If you’re new to the site, start here, and welcome!

3 thoughts on “About Corinne Schmitt”

  1. I can relate on so many levels, I am a single mom. I had a great job in the corporate world and for the last 7 years I have stayed home. This has been the hardest job I have ever had. Being a single mom, going to school, health issues and running my household. I am anything but a wonder mom. What I do I do strive to be the best and live my life in the moment and cherish each and every blessing that comes my way

  2. This is the only blog I see daily that makes me wish I had the time to read everything posted ! I am leaving a tab open today so that I can hop back and forth to read your posts. There are so many that interest me ! Great job. I love this. 🙂

    • You made my week! Thank you Melissa V. for the ego boost. I do try to provide good content and it’s nice to know it’s useful and interesting to someone.

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