Have you taken any steps in processing the pandemic?   Over the last five or so years, two of my dearest friends and I have fallen into a rhythm in which one of us will randomly send a message in our...
To say I found myself in a rut is probably an understatement.   A preschooler and one-year-old? Check. A crazy busy full-time, work-from-home career? Check. A household to maintain? Check. An acceptance that my family was complete with my two...
"Dating my boys” has become a favorite family tradition.   Every day I look at my boys, they seem to be bigger. As the world reopens time seems to be slipping through my fingers as I try desperately not to miss...
You’re never alone with Mercy Fetal Care by your side.    “Your baby’s genetic testing shows a high chance of Trisomy 21…”   “What exactly is Trisomy 21? Did I do something to cause this? What does this mean?”   I’m one of many who...
Definition of perspective is “a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view." Seeing and understanding the world from someone else’s point of view is an important life skill. I wish this were taught more...
Working moms can’t do it all so how do you lessen the load?   There are 168 hours within a week. On average, I work between 45-50 hours a week. I commute an average of 5-7 hours a week.   During this time, I ... Stress...
Mom guilt comes with the territory. How do you cope?   As I sit in the dark nursery, with my sick baby boy napping on me, I can't help but reflect on the fact that I'll be due with our third...
A sweet first birthday, a sentimental last “first” ...   Throughout my journey to motherhood, I have had my share of health challenges. When I had my first, I was just happy my body was able to bring her to me...
Encanto is a movie with something for everyone!   *****Spoilers Ahead*****   The movie “Encanto” was released on Christmas Eve of 2021. It was an instant hit. It has excellent music and a great message. My daughter had it turned on to watch...
St. Louis Mom is pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Bloom: A Celebration of Motherhood event! This exclusive event is geared towards moms, dads, and grandparents who are planning to grow their family, currently expecting, in their first year of...

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Eating Through the STL Top 100 – 2024 Edition

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If you’ve read my food lists from the past couple of years, you will know that I wait in anticipation every April for the...