St. Louis Mom

  What is an EMF?  Everything in the natural world has an electromagnetic field, including every cell in our body! With that being said, everything that's man-made also has an electric field (technology, home appliances, etc.).  EMF stands for electromagnetic field, which...

Hey! I’m back! If you remember, I’ve set out on a quest to find the perfect business self-help book, and I’m bringing you my results in a series of blog posts. Up first, I have two very different books:...

  It was late as we came home from a family party. My husband, Kevin, was anxious to get the kids (and himself) to bed.   As he walked in the door, the sight of the chameleon cage reminded Kevin of my...

How do you handle disagreements in your home, when the discourse can feel like residing in a house divided?     In my house, we don't agree. Sometimes it's on little things. Sometimes it's on big things.  How do you navigate around...

I'm pretty sure it's referred to as the “seven-year itch." Is it for marriage? Dating? The relationship in its totality? I have no idea, but I know we hit it. There was a year in our marriage when it...

This post was written early in the summer before COVID cases spiked. We encourage all families to research their travel destinations and take every possible precaution to travel safely at this time.     Looking for a last-minute getaway before school starts...

Clayton, Missouri offers an urban vibe in the suburbs of St. Louis!   With a business district, shopping, restaurants, and parks aplenty, Clayton has lots to do— so much so, it can be overwhelming to list it all! As a St....

  We prefer simple, “assembly only” recipes in the summer, so we’re rounding up a few ice cream desserts that strike a balance between special and easy. We’ve leveled up these recipes by featuring Hudsonville Ice Cream, which we can...

Webster Groves is a charming St. Louis suburb, and Erica Morrison and Amy Sanders share the very best parts of it with us here!   Living in Webster Groves gives you the best of both worlds: it feels like a tight-knit, small...

This post about being the new mom in town originally ran in 2020, and in honor of National Friendship Day, we are sharing it again with you!   I was the new mom in town a few years ago - literally...