Caitlin Ladd
Caitlin is a mama of two boys, Harrison (2014) and Anderson (2019) and wife to George living in St. Charles, Mo. A St. Louis transplant who came to area for college and never left, Caitlin is continuously busy, exploring all the fun that St. Louis has to offer and truly, making it her hometown. As a working mom, she’s all about embracing this season of life and what it means to “have it all” as a wife and mom of two littles.
The Tree Didn’t Go Up This Year: Making Space for Grief During the Holidays
The holidays are here again, and like clockwork, everyone is putting up trees, wrapping gifts, and stringing lights, buzzing with joy. But I can’t forget the year my tree didn’t go up.
It’s been three...
Baby, You’re Going to Be Alright: COVID Kindergarteners
"Five YEARS old?!"
Sorry to yell, but I have to, literally, to snap myself back into reality just to grasp how fast that time has gone. You see, my baby (not so much now) is...
National Christmas Movie Marathon Day: A New Tradition
Mark your calendars! A new holiday tradition is on the horizon: National Christmas Movie Marathon Day. The day before Christmas Eve (December 23rd), its honestly the best way to kick off winter break.
Grab some...
Presence + Understanding: How to Help a Friend with Grief
"Somewhere in the midst of grief, people don't realize you've lost yourself, too."
I remember hearing these words, silently nodding. Given to me by someone who had lost a parent as well, I kept thinking,...
Promise Me, Mama: No Guilt Girl’s Trip
Go ahead - book that girl’s trip or solo getaway!
"Wow, I wish I could do that. I'd feel so guilty."
This is all I've heard as I shared about my upcoming girls' trip.
No, no, no,...
It’s Soup Season: Four Simple Soups to Warm You Up This Winter
It’s Soup Season originally ran in January, 2021. We’re sharing these recipes again to keep you cozy this winter!
With the temperatures dropping and the holiday frenzy slowing, home cooked meals sound really appealing. But if...
Diabetes, I Hate You
Six years ago, our world changed by a simple finger prick.
While we knew cold and flu season had been particularly brutal for us, what we didn't know was that a string of (what seemed...
Quiet Quitting This Holiday Season
If you've been reading or catching up on any type of social media lately, you know 'quiet quitting' has been a hot term used by working professionals these past few months. Being quite the...
Grief, you’re a sneaky one…
Grief is living unapologetically and intentionally.
"Welcome to the club"...
If you're wondering what club you've joined, unfortunately, it is the deceased parents club. One that I hope no one ever has to join, but as...
Living in the Lou: St. Charles, A Hidden Gem
If you haven’t been to New Town at St. Charles, what are you waiting for??
Nestled in the southwest pocket of St. Charles county is a hidden gem of an area called New Town. If...