Christina Johans
FREE Activities To Do with Your Kiddos this Summer
What are some of your favorite free activities for summer fun?
With summer here, it can be daunting to think of something for those busy kids to do almost EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Personally, during the...
Spring Wardrobe Re-Fresh: Guide to STL Boutiques
What is your favorite STL boutique?
Is it just me, or does anyone else get on a “It’s SPRING! Time to get rid of literally every piece of clothing I own” kick and then sit...
Lifetime Fitness :: Kid-Friendly Mom Getaway!
Lifetime Fitness has two locations in the St. Louis area!
Honestly, there is nothing better than being able to do something for yourself, kid-free, without having to figure out the whole babysitter situation. And if...
Mom Guilt :: It Starts Early
Mom guilt comes with the territory. How do you cope?
As I sit in the dark nursery, with my sick baby boy napping on me, I can't help but reflect on the fact that I'll...
A Letter to my Daughter on Galentine’s Day
A Galentine’s Day message of love.
Dear Sophia,
I hope by the time you’re my age, Galentine’s Day is still in full swing. It’s a lovely opportunity to take the time to celebrate your girlfriends. I have...
National Gingerbread House Day
Ever wondered where the Christmas gingerbread house tradition originated? To be honest - I’ve never decorated one, so I’ve never really given it much thought. My mother-in-law recently bought us one (from Target &...
National Stress Awareness: Is it Just Stress, or is it Something More?
November 3, 2021 is National Stress Awareness Day.
Growing up, I always had a feeling of “what am I forgetting?”. The first day of school (and literally every day after) had a constant feeling of...
Community: Our Non-Negotiable When Moving
When I got pregnant with our second child, my husband and I decided it was time to move from our little Glendale bungalow. To be honest, I was super reluctant to move. We had...