“Get in, loser. We’re going shopping.” It’s hard not to LOL at the iconic lines from Mean Girls—until you realize that the high school drama we thought we left behind might just be lurking on the playgrounds and at...
It was a midsummer night, and I found myself curled up on the couch, scrolling my phone, when I decided to just go for it. After many failed attempts to make mom friends through social media, I decided to...
Teamwork is the key ...
Recently, my husband and I celebrated our 8-year wedding anniversary!!! When I think about our love and the beautiful life we are building together for our sweet family, I think of what we always say-...
When I recommend gifts for men for birthdays, Christmas, or Father’s Day, I tend to take a pragmatic approach. For Valentine’s Day, however, let’s spoil the men in our lives with something they want, not something they need. They...
Since we are in a love month, I thought it would be perfect to talk about dating your kids. When you think about dating, typically, you think of talking or the getting to know you stage. You fully invest in...
Relationships can be H A R D ... am I right?
Maybe someone in your immediate family battles with addiction or mental illness, or perhaps someone very close to you tends to be narcissistic or just plain forgetful. These traits...
How many hats do you wear? On a good day, I wear five!
Balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood is no easy feat. Society and workplaces need to better accommodate working mothers, but let's focus on the support from those closest to...
Celebrity crushes. Got any?
I've been married for a long time— a really, really long time. Over the many years, my husband and I have joked about our "celebrity crush lists," basically celebrities we wouldn't blame each other for running...
Go ahead - book that girl’s trip or solo getaway!
"Wow, I wish I could do that. I'd feel so guilty."
This is all I've heard as I shared about my upcoming girls' trip.
No, no, no, mama.
No, you shouldn’t, and no,...
Here is a peek at the complex world of bicultural marriage.
Being married to someone of a different nationality often sparks curiosity. The big question that always comes first is, “how did you meet??” followed by the assumption that life...
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Mom’s Guide to Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and St. Louis Mom has put together the ultimate guide to help you plan for a fun holiday...
