Maria Tavares
Maria loves being a part of the St. Louis Mom team. From Contributing Writer, to Events Director, and more recently Web Manager, Maria has embraced each role within the team and is championing their mission all the way from Arizona.
Alongside her Web Manager role, Maria works as a Paraprofessional at an Elementary School and helps coordinate events of all sizes and themes in her local area. She loves to read, dance, travel and explore. Maria is happily married to a successful Marine Industry Professional and the proud mother of a daughter and one dog; one is easily settling into her tween years, and the other is her momma's fluffy shadow.
Forget Resolutions, Let’s Pick a Mantra
Picking a mantra for the coming year has been my style for the last few years for a few reasons that might resonate with you, but it also takes the pressure off of setting...
Donuts with Santa was So Much Fun! Thank You for Joining Us!
We had a blast at our Fourth Annual Donuts with Santa event weekend! Two days jam-packed full of jolly goodness and holiday cheer. We loved seeing all of our St. Louis Mom families and...
A Saint Louis Mom – One Year Later
One whole year of being a Saint Louis Mom. I feel like that came quickly! Here's a brief summary of everything that has happened for us after our cross-country move at the one-year mark.
As...
Fall Fashion Must-Haves!
It is September ... time to bring on the Fall Fashion Must-Haves!
Oh, Fall. You're my favorite season. And the fall fashion must-haves that have been stored away for summer finally get to make an...
Event Highlight: Hanging with Heroes: A Back-to-School Bash
Over 200 people gathered at Millennium Park in Creve Coeur on Sunday, August 8th, for our annual Hanging with Heroes Back-to-School Bash sponsored by Kiddie Academy! With three St. Louis area locations, Kiddie Academy...
A House Divided | Battling Covid-19
How do you handle disagreements in your home, when the discourse can feel like residing in a house divided?
In my house, we don't agree. Sometimes it's on little things. Sometimes it's on big things. ...
My Kid Asks the Tough Questions Before Breakfast
I'm going to be really real with you here - my kid asks the tough questions before breakfast. Like, before I've even had one sip of coffee. She just throws them out there matter-of-factly...
Six Months in Wentzville | A Post-Move Reflection
Wentzville: Six whole months have flown by since we moved cross-country to this quiet, bustling town west of St. Louis. Moving mid-pandemic was one thing, but finding the groove in getting settled has been...
Poetry, My First Love | World Poetry Day
This is an appreciation post for poetry on World Poetry Day.
Poetry is
an art form,
an outlet,
a vibe
of expression that should be celebrated!
It gets this day, March 21st,
every year
And I am here for it.
Poetry - my...
New Year, New Round of Birthdays – Keep It Simple
Planning birthdays doesn't have to be an ordeal! These tips show you how to keep it simple.
A new year is upon us, and so is the next round of birthdays. If you want to...