I first want to start out by saying the term self-care means something different to everyone. My view of self-care may be different than yours, but I do know that it is a MUST for me. I have to...
In honor of Sexual Health Awareness Week, I wanted to share my “regular mom” perspective on postpartum romance. I’m not an expert in sex, sexuality, relationships, or anything else, and I still have my struggles with body image, intimacy, and...
I bought a Peloton in the spring of 2018 and haven’t looked back. I was a stay-at-home mom with three little kids and had no time for trips to the gym. It was a pretty big investment for our...
Part of calming the chaos is accepting it!
Well, whoever said, “One to two is hard - anything after is a breeze,” was seriously mistaken. We have now moved from man-to-man to zone defense, and We. Are. Tired.
I am extremely...
Make room for art!
With school back in session and the hustle of the fall season upon us, I often look to making as a way to ground my day when things feel hectic. Making and creating can have the...
Have you experienced the end of the “having kids” era?
My only pregnancy was not how I expected it. I didn’t expect twins. I didn’t expect an unplanned emergency c-section. I didn’t plan to have my children out of my arms for the...
September is National Preparedness Month which is a time to raise awareness for family disaster planning to ensure every household is ready in case of emergency. The two parts of disaster prepping are making a plan and packing a...
When only homemade cookies will do.
With three little ones, I have been all about convenience lately. I’ve been spending less time in the kitchen and more time playing. But, when it comes to baking, time stops. Memories flood my...
Our mental health is too fragile not to protect.
Something was wrong. I was angry. I was hurting. I was grieving. I was burnt out. I knew I had to make a change, so I quit my job. I was...
"The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever." - Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
This National Hispanic Heritage Month post originally ran in September, 2019.
I was raised by brilliant and strong women...
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2024 St. Louis Mom’s Shop Local Guide
'Tis the season to shop local! The St. Louis Mom team recently gathered for our annual holiday Favorite Things party and exchanged gifts from...
