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 teenage years, and the other is her momma's fluffy shadow.
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
A Cross-Country Move in the Middle of a Pandemic | California to Missouri
From California to Missouri, we had our sights set high. We packed up what was left of our belongings, played the most expert level...
