July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day. If you are the parent of a nervous swimmer like me, summer camp time can be especially stressful. You want your child to have fun in the water, so it’s important to have...
I love reading in the summer— escaping to a different world, looking at a life story with a different lens, or simply imagining I’m on vacation in a beautiful place.Summer is my favorite time to dive into a great...
As we gear up for the next school year, we’re resharing this post to help you prep for elementary school.   As a mom of an elementary school graduate, a 4th-grader, and a Kindergartner starting the elementary journey this fall, I’ve...
Apparently, I snore. It started during my pregnancy years and has slowly gotten worse. I didn’t think much of it— I just considered it to be another one of those ways my body changed after having kids. But thanks to encouragement from...
We teach, model, and impart many things on our children. Sometimes intentionally, and other times, unintentionally. Nevertheless, on a daily basis, our children watch us and begin to form and develop ideas about what it looks like to be...
How do you organize school papers and projects? We are resharing this post to help you stay on top this school year!   ‘Tis the season for all the back-to-school papers! Are your counters starting to fill with assignments, art projects,...
  When scrolling social media, how often do you see posts seeking medical advice or information? Asking friends, acquaintances, or others in parent groups gives us quick feedback and a feeling of community. People often post because the doctor’s office...
Looking for a road trip destination? We are re-sharing this post about Omaha that ran in August, 2022, for inspiration!       Another month, another conference for my husband, Andy. This time we found ourselves in Omaha, Nebraska. We hope you find...
Check out this post that originally ran in May, 2022 for creative and fun ways to keep cool at home this summer!   My oldest son went through a stage where he would freeze his LEGO mini-figures in water. Then, he...
Noboleis Vineyards is a family- and female-owned winery located just outside of St. Louis in the charming and historic Augusta, Missouri. Home to the first American Viticultural Area in the country, Augusta has unique grape varietals that make the...

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St. Louis Mom Valentine’s Day Guide

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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,...