Carol Kerber
RV’s Aren’t Just for Retirees: Discover the Perfect COVID Getaway Vehicle
RV life. It isn’t something I ever expected to experience, at least not before retirement. Yet, we own an RV.
I have a love/hate relationship with RV travel. There’s something about taking your four children, enough...
Dig Deep To Learn it’s Okay to be Shallow
Sometimes when you dig deep, it forces you to embrace the shallow.
2021.
Are we still pandemic-ing? Well, we're still asking ourselves: virtual or in-person? Work from home or at the office? Curbside or delivery? Surprise–...
Giving to Others this Season: A Community Lesson
One of the most meaningful lessons we can hope to take away from the year 2020 is the value of how we can serve our community by doing for (and giving to) others. Let's...
Refueling In Flight: For Teens, a Soft Landing Isn’t Always Enough
As moms, we know how to provide a soft landing. But are we prepared to teach our kids the value of refueling in flight?
As a mom, I worry. I worry about my kids' physical...
Understanding Teenagers: Fake It Until You … Yeah, Don’t Kid Yourself
Understanding Teenagers.
Is that even a thing? I'm pretty sure it's not. And even though we remember being teens ourselves, there's nothing we can take from that and apply now to unlock any mysteries. Come...
(Teens) Driving You Crazy: Don’t be Afraid to Ask for Help!
When planning your family, consider the fact that your kids will one day be teens, and as teens they will be driving you crazy. Heed my warning.
"Have your kids close together," they said.
"They'll be...
Local Hiking and Biking Trails
Al Foster Memorial Trail
Al Foster Trail - 5.5 miles
225 Grand Avenue, Glencoe, MO
Meramec Greenway
Arnold’s Grove Trail - 6.6 miles
Valley Park, MO
Babler State Park
Babler Memorial State Park Bike Trail - 3.5 miles round trip
800 Guy...
Virtual School Safety: Pivoting with the New Normal
School safety has always been a critical component of education. With virtual learning coming to the forefront, parents need to take the reigns and take the necessary precautions to ensure safety in the virtual...
STL Sitter: A Mom’s Trusted Source for Childcare
Moms, we all know the value of a good babysitter. Their information sits right there in your contacts, immediately under “family” because a good sitter feels like an extension of your own family. They...
Bug Soother: A DEET-Free, Gentle, and Effective Solution for St. Louis Summers
If you live in the Midwest, you know that summertime means mosquito time. Freda Sojka, founder and CEO of Simply Soothing, has created a solution to keep the bugs away. Inspired by the needs...