As maternity leave comes to a close, I am very grateful to have had this time to care for my son. We were able to bond and enjoy one another’s company without the stresses of work. Returning to work,...
March is here which means Spring Break! Our kids love it, right? A week off from school, and it always serves as a reminder of the summer fun that’s only a few months away. For most parents,...
March 2nd is National Read Across America Day, and while those of you with school-aged children are probably familiar with this 'holiday' in the context of childhood reading (and how important it is), I’d rather talk about my book...
Hello fellow mom. Are you busy? Me too. Do things come up out of nowhere for you? Me too. Do you make commitments that you wish you wouldn’t have? ME TOO. Life is insane most of the time!
Ghosting.
New title,...
On February 1st, I embarked on a new personal and professional journey: I left my corporate career to spend more time with my family and try my hand at freelance marketing.
I'm in the early days of this major transition,...
This year will mark a decade of my St. Charles, Missouri residency. Say what you want about The Chuck, but I love it here. I’ve even made my born-and-raised South County husband a convert.
In the Beginning
I bought my first...
This morning, my 2-year-old son was frustrated as he tried to get our Google Home Mini to play "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." He has successfully gotten the device to decipher his toddler rambling one time, and he ran through the...
I’m 8 months along and most of my Facebook friends probably still don’t know that I’m pregnant. A few of them may have found out a few weeks ago by receiving an invite to the what was supposed to...
Whenever cold and flu season hits, I know the most common culprits that aim to cause our kiddos the most misery. But I was stumped by the bug that took hold of my kiddo last year!
It all started when...
First things first...
Take a deep breath, momma! It's going to be ok. Casts are just a speed bump in the road of childhood. And yes, they're a major inconvenience, but at the end you get healed bones and a...
In + Around STL
Mom’s Guide to Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and St. Louis Mom has put together the ultimate guide to help you plan for a fun holiday...
