I’m sitting in this intersection of life, looking for what’s next. I’ve accepted the unknown and the realization that this might be it. I may not have any more children. I must find contentment in having one … just...
Last month, I wrote about how I have an adrenaline-seeking daredevil of a daughter. This month, I thought I’d share our favorite local ways to wear that child out. It’s truly the best course of action for all of...
On a rare adult night out while our husbands were yukking it up over drinks, I was able to catch up with a girlfriend. We don’t get to see each other a lot (hi, kids and work and sports...
Social anxiety.
It can manifest itself in various ways. For me, it’s a fear of putting myself out there, blended with an inability to function with grace. Additionally, it’s a pounding heart, a dry mouth, sweaty palms, and a mind...
When a woman is pregnant, she has a lot going on with her body. She is growing a human. She is growing bigger every day. Simply getting out of bed or a chair is hard to do because of...
As I get ready to wrap up my second year long stint of exclusive pumping--I’m down to just three 15-minute sessions a day—Woohoo!-- I want to share some tips that I’ve discovered a long the way. Maybe one or...
In May, I wrote a post about going back to work. I (sadly) admitted that my husband and I had made the decision to close the home business I had owned and operated for four years. Let me tell...
Fall is just around the corner and everyone is getting back into the swing of routines with school, sports practices, dance classes and all the things we sign up for every year in hopes of being a good parent...
I have two little boys 4 & 6, who when it comes to the outdoors and nature are exact opposites. My oldest is terrified of pretty much any bug, he doesn't like to dig in the dirt or explore...
Alright mama, pull up a chair. It's time for a heart-to-heart. I've been having the same conversation with many of my mama friends recently, so I've decided to send my thoughts out into the void with some plain talk...
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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...
