The breathing techniques that usher our kids into the world have a place beyond the delivery room.     My oldest son turns ten in just a few months, and I have found myself in a season of reflecting on my first...
'Tis the season to shop local! The St. Louis Mom team recently gathered for a holiday Favorite Things party and exchanged gifts from St. Louis-owned businesses! We love these products so much, we couldn't resist sharing them with you...
Hydration is a necessary part of life. We all drink something every day, so why not grab a drink the right way? Here are 3 reasons why Snute Drinkware is the only way to enjoy your beverages of choice....
'Tis the season to shop local! The St. Louis Mom team recently gathered for a holiday Favorite Things party and exchanged gifts from St. Louis-owned businesses! We love these products so much, we couldn't resist sharing them with you...
Support small St. Louis area businesses this season and all year round! Ever since my first job (with the exception of babysitting-but maybe that does count?!) I’ve had the pleasure of working for small businesses. Having the opportunity to work...
Holiday self-care doesn’t look like you think it does.    It’s almost cringe-worthy at this point to tell a mom to “practice self-care.” But we really need to redefine what self-care even means. Bubble baths? Don’t even start. Advocating for my...
insulin supplies for diabetes

Diabetes, I Hate You

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Six years ago, our world changed by a simple finger prick.   While we knew cold and flu season had been particularly brutal for us, what we didn't know was that a string of (what seemed like) disparate symptoms would change...
When I was 10, my parents explained to me, my brother, and my sister they were separating. We sat in our living room, in a new home we had lived in barely 5 months, to digest the news. Over...
Colder, shorter days call for a mental reset.   As soon as the time changes in the fall, my mind starts to think about the cold weather looming and dark evenings that lie ahead. I instantly begin to miss the long...
With the end of the year chaos on its way, thinking about self-care can just add to the overwhelm. It has become so cliché that it is almost ignored. Let’s be honest, do you ever really prioritize your self-care?...

In + Around STL

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!