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.
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...
How to Winter Well
A friend recently recommended a book called “Wintering” – have you heard of this? (yes, we just turned a season into a verb). Wintering...
Perimenopause Already?!
When I turned the big 4-0, I felt great! And then, about six months later, I started experiencing intense insomnia … which led to...
Let’s Make It a Damp February!
Did you have a Dry January? I didn’t! My birthday falls in January (cheers!), and this January proved to be twice as long due...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
