St. Louis Mom

When the Notre Dame Cathedral began to burn a few weeks ago, I was transported back in time thirty years ago to the summer after sixth grade. My grandparents took me on the trip of a lifetime through Europe....

Have you already thought about the dessert for Mother’s Day? What about a delicious and healthy Apple and Oats Crumble? Give it a try, and share your love.   Filling 5 apples (medium size) 1/3 cup natural sweetener (I use maple syrup) 1 teaspoon...

MRKH. These four letters changed the future of our family within minutes one year ago today. May of 2018 started like any other. The school year was wrapping up and vacations were being planned. When a doctor appointment came up...

You know how when you open the pepper shaker you have two options? You can sift, or you can pour. Well, I’m a pourer. It’s how I’ve always lived my life, and it’s served me pretty well. Pouring myself into everything...

Melissa Smith, teacher at Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Reggio Emilia, the educational cornerstone on which Little Sunshine is based. She recounts her experience and what she learned below.    Without question, early...

You may have a love/hate relationship with the freckles that cover your skin, but they’re harmless. When you’re covered with moles like I am, that’s a whole different story. May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and as someone who’s had...

Often times it's so hard to find the best skin care line that works perfectly for your skin. Well that was me. I tried so many things from Aveeno products to going back to the classics like St Ives...

When people hear you’re a foster parent. You’ll get one of two things…. “I could never do it; I’d get too attached” or “I’ve always wanted to do that.” What strikes me is how many people tell me they...

Petals & Polish was an ideal way to spend a beautiful spring morning! We gathered at the gorgeous Frenchies Modern Nail Care -Des Peres for a morning filled with brunch by Twin Oak,  and flowers by Botanicals Design Studio...

Have you ever questioned other mothers’ age? Or thought about if there is a perfect age to become a mom? Are there ‘too late’ timings? At age 40 (with a 10 year old son and a 7 year old daughter),...