St. Louis Mom

March 2021 marks one year. One year of following my gut. One year of meetings. One year of multiple evaluations. One year of countless appointments. One year of advocating for my son. All during the beginning of a global...

I got in my car, and I drove five hours north. It was normally something I would have dreaded doing on my own, but this time I was armed with an audiobook and an overdue need for some alone...

  So, you’ve heard it … clean, safe, and non-toxic skincare is the newest beauty fad, and it seems to be here to stay. I mean, it’s practically flooding our Facebook and Instagram pages these days. Not necessarily a bad...

YOU should spearhead a blessing box project, yes you! Let me explain why ... I have been obsessed with the idea of creating blessing boxes for a while now. Let me start at the beginning; what is a blessing box? A blessing...

The path to surrogacy is often one with more questions than answers.    In early January 2019, my husband, Seth, and I decided that it was time to start our own family. We met in graduate school in 2013 at the...

One of the most frustrating things about being a parent is watching your child be in pain. We search for answers and a quick solution, but what happens when you can’t find one? What happens when the doctors don’t...

This is an appreciation post for poetry on World Poetry Day.   Poetry is an art form, an outlet, a vibe of expression that should be celebrated! It gets this day, March 21st, every year And I am here for it.  Poetry - my gateway into the seductive world of...

I can’t think of anything we all need more in our lives right now besides International Day of Happiness. I’m sure you’re with me on this.    It happens on March 20th every year ... and this year, we’re all one...

Registering for a baby can be extremely daunting for a new parent. I will always remember, as most do, my first anxiety-inducing trip to Buy Buy Baby. That place really should include a paper bag to breathe in for...