October is my favorite month in Saint Louis.  I love the colorful autumn leaves and pumpkins everywhere.  I love taking my kids to festivals, pumpkin farms, and apple picking.  I look forward to a chill in the air and...
So, I'm not talking about the struggles in getting out of bed associated with depression, though I know that struggle. It's hard, really really hard. If that's where you're at, I gently encourage you to be honest with those...
“You just do too much.” “You really need to say ‘no’ to things.” “You don’t have to try to have it all.” I’ve heard some version of this over and over since becoming pregnant with my oldest child almost ten...
One of the coolest parts of motherhood is observing the changes that happen in your child as s/he grows. But guess who else is changing? You. Countless transitions occur in your own body as you move from months of...
We’ve been told a lie that romance is only giant gestures: flash mobs, rooms full of flowers, chaotic dashes through airports hoping to catch a plane before they can leave you forever. But when all is said and done...
We recently were invited to check out The St. Louis Wheel, the newest attraction to open in downtown's Union Station.  This 200-foot high observation wheel features 42 fully enclosed, climate controlled gondolas that seat up to six adults each.  Visitors...
This post is sponsored by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.  St. Louis Symphony Family Concerts are BACK for the 2019/2020 season! These concerts are geared towards the youngest members of your family who may or may not yet be familiar...
So you have a preschooler. Chances are, you've probably wondered what they should know before heading off to the big K. Kindergarten, that is!   Should they know how to tie their shoes? Count to 100? Know their letters and numbers? ...
Mama, if you need a day away to unplug and recharge, we've got the place for you! Our contributing writer team recently spent the afternoon at the Spa at Four Seasons St. Louis. It was a much needed day...

Yummy Easy Taco Bake

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As a full-time stay at home mom, I'm often looking for recipes that are easy and of course kid-friendly. Being that I am African American and Mexican and my hubby is Mexican, I like to incorporate cultural dishes in...

In + Around STL

2024 St. Louis Mom’s Shop Local Guide

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'Tis the season to shop local! The St. Louis Mom team recently gathered for our annual holiday Favorite Things party and exchanged gifts from...
two moms with their arms full of clothing as they thrift shop

Thriftmas: A 2-Year Update!