“Be the House the Kids Keep Coming Back To on Halloween” originally ran in October, 2019.   Halloween has long been our favorite holiday. It's my husband's birthday and the most fun holiday for all ages. Plus, it's usually over before...
We often talk about inclusion in terms of classroom placement and integration, but what about everyday life? To me, inclusion outside of the classroom walls is just as important. While camping a few weekends ago, this topic came to my...
How do kids process death and grieving?   Certain conversations that we have with our children throughout the course of their lives will not be easy. We all know about the birds and the bees conversation and working them through bullying...
  On September 30, 2021, St. Louis Mom invited their contributing writers and one guest to attend the Beyond Van Gogh St. Louis preview night. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend with my mother, who is a...
Pandemic mama, you are not alone.    My sweet baby boy made his appearance in January of 2020, just a couple of months before the world came to a sudden halt.   My husband and I were finalizing the details of our return...
Check out these eco-friendly tips for going green!   Climate change has been top of mind for me over the last several months, as I’m sure it has for many of you as well. I like to think of myself as...
The debate to have a third child is a big one! It's a lifestyle change. It's a switch from man-to-man coverage to zone coverage.   Before I had my first child, I swore I didn't want kids. The idea terrified me,...
Halloween science is my favorite kind of science, especially when it involves mixing up a fun potion. Learn how to make fizzy potions in two different ways using edible ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover Halloween...
When summer fades, check on your summer-loving friends— they may not be okay.   This is a public service announcement from the other side of the pumpkin-spiced lovers' universe!   Some of us are barely hanging on here, and others are simply NOT...
One whole year of being a Saint Louis Mom. I feel like that came quickly! Here's a brief summary of everything that has happened for us after our cross-country move at the one-year mark.   As soon as I set foot...

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Where to Pick Strawberries near St. Louis

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There's nothing like a fresh strawberry, picked from the ground with your own hands. As the weather warms up and summer can be seen...