Amy Sanders
Amy is in her forties and raising three school-aged kids, so between working part-time and color-coding the family calendar, she tries to keep up with her book club and her sanity.
Claim Your Medal
Claim your medal, Mamas. Your children are watching.
Last month, my daughter’s school choir got the opportunity to sing the National Anthem to kick off a local fun run. Since we had to be there...
How to Survive Back-to-School Season
Ready or not, Back-to-School time is here! We are resharing these tips from 2022 to help you get through this season!
Transitioning from summer to back-to-school is rough for even the most seasoned moms, but...
National Parks Close to Home
This National Parks post originally ran in July, 2019 but it’s worth sharing again!
When you think about the National Parks Service, I bet you are picturing the big ones: Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, etc....
Fourth of July Fireworks in the STL Area
If you are looking for fireworks this Fourth of July, we’ve got you covered! We are excited to highlight the displays and celebrations happening across the STL area! You won’t have any problem finding the...
Contents Under Pressure: Getting My First Mammogram
Turning 40 is a real trip, trying to wrap my mind around aging while still feeling relatively young. And then, one day, an automated reminder popped into my inbox that it was time to...
Feeling 40 and Fabulous
I recently turned 40, and for years I assumed I’d arrive at this milestone feeling rather ‘middle aged’, but instead I was surprised to find that I feel 40 and Fabulous! On the big...
Christmas Mom Hacks: There’s No Shame in Easing Up this Season
Who couldn’t use some Christmas mom hacks to make this year less stressful? We are re-sharing this post from 2021 to make the season easier!
The Christmas season is HERE, and so is all the...
Cultivating Gratitude Year Round
Most people think ‘turkey’ when they think of Thanksgiving, but beyond the elastic-waisted pants, the holiday has become synonymous with the expression of gratitude. Most families take a few minutes out of the meal...
A Mom of Three’s Fall Bucket List
As we settle into fall, enjoy this post that originally ran in 2019.
It's officially fall in St. Louis. Despite my love for tank tops and pool time, I am ready to embrace the transition...
Sportsmanship: Reclaiming the Love of the Game
I recently experienced that milestone that you read about in the parent blogs and occasionally see played out on the evening news: fan parents behaving badly at their kid’s game. The details of ......