Other than keeping them alive, the most important part of my job as a mom is to raise good people. And in my book, good people are grateful for what they have and find ways to “give back” to...
I am 100% convinced that kids (and their grown-ups) do better when they get outside more. In my particular circle of homeschooling peers, this is a common tenet of educational philosophy that’s backed up with lots of scientific and...
We made it through January! By far the longest month of every year, it seems. With the new year, many people resolve to simplify or better themselves one way or another, but around March, those resolutions are sometimes long...
I spent several years as "Head Room Mom" during our daughter's elementary school years. Signing up every year felt like such a great idea until it was time to actually plan the party. After the first insanely elaborate (and...
Snow days. As soon as I see the weather report of any possible impending snow or ice storm, the anxiety begins to rise. I love my children dearly, but elongated weekends stuck inside are tough. Not to mention the...
Do you and your partner celebrate Valentine’s Day? Are you looking to move beyond chocolates, flowers, or lingerie? Consider giving them the gift of twelve months of dates. If you’re like my husband and me, it’s really easy to...
If you are the parent or caregiver of a toddler and are thinking of getting them started at daycare or a pre-k program, the choices may seem overwhelming. However, many parents find that a good pre-k program is beneficial...
I will preface this post by saying a family's finances and budget are probably one of the most vulnerable areas to reveal to others. However, this system has worked so well for us that I truly believe in sharing...
Single at 32 and trying to date… yeah, it's pretty horrible. Even though you might not want to date post-divorce as a newly single mom, you put yourself out there because you know you don’t want to be alone....
I am a white mother to two little black boys, and often my fears about where we are as a nation in 2020 feel suffocating. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke with sheer urgency at the March on Washington, the same...
In + Around STL
2024 St. Louis Mom’s Shop Local Guide
'Tis the season to shop local! The St. Louis Mom team recently gathered for our annual holiday Favorite Things party and exchanged gifts from...
