As a first time parent, I wasn’t fully aware of all the rashes, diseases, or anything else that little babies and kids can catch. I mean, I had chicken pox at the age of 12, so what do I...
I've always been a worker bee. If I don't have anything to clean or organize, I'll do yard work, or help out a family member or friend. Cleaning has always been very soothing for me. It's how I work...
Some time ago I was at the park with some moms and their kids. Everything was going fine, until all the kids lost their minds at the same time. You know how it goes, one kid starts acting out...
When my husband and I moved our family to East Asia in Fall 2016, I spent the weeks before our move preparing in different ways. One thing I did repeatedly was search the Internet for tips and tricks for...
In the very beginning of my extensive baby product research, I stumbled upon Mother Load Bags, an incredible product that made organizing the diaper bag, road trip bag or pool bag much easier. The company was founded by St....
This information is sponsored by our partner at Little Sunshine Playhouse & Preschool. Be sure to check out the Facebook LIVE video we did while touring their University City facility!I’m so excited to continue our series of posts with Little Sunshine...
As one of the few Spanish-speaking foster homes in St. Louis, we have had the privilege to parent seven native Spanish-speaking children in our two years as foster parents. All of these children have crossed the Mexico-US border at...
My four-year- old daughter goes back to half-day preschool on August 13th! It's so soon. While I'm a little sad that the summer is coming to a close, my daughter and I could really use some time to miss...
If you had asked me four years ago (when my daughter was a preschooler) whether I would be homeschooling, I would have laughed at your hilarious joke. I was in a full-time, five-day-a-week career and thrilled about the prospect...
As a parent to three young children, I’ve planned and thrown my share of birthday parties (11 and counting!) I fall squarely into the camp of “it’s ridiculous to spend $300+ on a kids’ birthday party,” so most of...
In + Around STL
St. Louis Mom Valentine’s Day Guide
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and St. Louis attractions are gearing up for the celebration. Whether you're spending the day with a partner, family,...
