I was so anxious to plan Frank’s 3rd birthday party this year. He is finally at age where we could do a party for his friends. There’s a lot of options in St. Louis for kid’s parties, but I...
After months of planning, it was so exciting to see all of the pieces come together for our Birthday Bash last Sunday at Millenium Park in Creve Coeur. We had just under 200 people of all ages join us...
There is nothing cooler in my opinion that being able to speak two languages. When I was pregnant with my daughter, the plan was always for her was to be bilingual. Her dad is a native Spanish-speaker and I...
Knowing that you might be putting a child at risk of entering into “The System” is a scary thing.  The impact that has on the family, the child, the siblings – and being unsure it will end up for...
Summer is in full swing and vacation time is here! Kick back, relax and enjoy these 10 tips that will help you stay on track.     Tip 1: Enjoy yourself & RELAX!  You are on vacation after all!  In the...
As a mother, so often it seems I have to take the path of most resistance.  Whether it's making sure I have the safest car seats installed correctly or the most educational extracurricular activities picked out for my kids,...
When I was pregnant with my first born, I wasn’t quite sure how the sleeping arrangements were going to be. I wondered if baby and I would sleep in the living room for a while or if he would...
I couldn't believe it. My body was relaxing. I was tense the whole drive there as my schedule of kids' activities raced through my head and my actual kids talked incessantly in the back seat. But after our arrival,...
We are officially a family of four! Well, we have been for two months, but it still feels like this change happened just yesterday. For a short period, we had two under two, but now our big girl has...
One way to cool off this summer is to make some fun and tasty popsicles. I know my 16 month old loves a cold, tasty popsicle. She loves all the different flavors, shapes, and with her teething, makes her...

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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!