How adept are you at navigating social media?   When I’m talking to a new mom, I find myself always giving the same piece of advice: “Don’t compare yourself to other moms on social media.”  It’s my number one tip because...
Foss Swim School is looking ahead to Water Safety Month!      Warm weather is on its way! Are your kids ready for swimming?      As summer approaches, it’s typical for families to start planning activities on the water – boating, lake days, and...
Leave room in your day for a ten-minute “me-racle”!   I recently had my second child, Levi. He is a quintessential second baby. He is easy-going, sleeps pretty much anywhere regardless of how much chaos ensues around him, and he’s taken...
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.    You never know what’s happening behind closed doors. Child abuse happens in every state, town, and income bracket. In fact, while rates of child abuse in every neighborhood are surprisingly high, it is often...
April is International Celebrate Diversity Month. Let me start by asking you a question. Have you ever been pointed out for being different? If yes, Was it done with a positive or a negative approach? And the other way around—...
We are resharing this St. Louis Zoo post just in time for National Zoo Lover’s Day!   Of all the amazing things St. Louis has to offer, the St. Louis Zoo is probably my favorite. April 8th is National Zoo Lovers...
This post originally ran in 2021, and in honor of Autism Acceptance Month, we are sharing it again with you!   April is Autism Acceptance Month. According to Autism Speaks, 1 out of 54 children is affected by autism. I have been...
Tonight I sit with a heavy heart anticipating the end of life of a friend. Another life ravaged by a cancer diagnosis. A mom, but not yet a grandma. A sister, a daughter, a friend. Gone too soon. The inequity...
  Did you know you can ski in St. Louis? You can! And here are your essential must-do’s to get your family started (spoiler alert: planning now — yes now in March! — for next year will save you big...
Spring is HERE! The days are longer and warmer, and that means one thing ... OUTDOOR DINING! We love dining outside together as a family and our children are much more likely to sit at the table with us,...

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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!