March marks the one year anniversary of our response to COVID; our Pandemiversary.   Time flies when you're having fun, right? That is not exactly the phrase I would use to describe the past year. March is officially the one-year anniversary...
Looking for dye-free and clean snacks that taste GOOD? Jennifer has got you covered!   Hey all! I am always looking for dye-free, better snack and candy alternatives and wanted to share a few of our favorites with you. We also...
The nine months leading up to birth are full of eventful happenings. Hearing your child's heartbeat for the first time, baby showers, gender reveals, and sharing the news with friends and family. By the time the baby arrives, the...
  How do you help a toddler with anxiety that doesn't yet have "words"? How do you know what's normal, what's not, and what on earth are you supposed to do (especially as a first-time parent)? Last June, I found...
A new year has begun, and thus new goals. While some goals quickly fall to the wayside, others have a little more staying power. Each year I create a list of intentions. Some intentions are more typical resolutions, while...
Life with food allergies is something I've dealt with since early childhood. Growing up, I had adverse reactions whenever exposed to my allergens but never knew how to put it into words for my parents. I did not get...
    Pssst… parents of the Big Kids (and the Almost Big Kids), this is for you.  You survived infancy. Toddlerhood threw all it had at you. Tying shoes? Riding two-wheelers? Learning to read? Check, check, and check, thank you very...
What final thoughts of 2020 have you been left harboring?     I struggled with what to write as my first post for the year. I wanted to start with a dynamic and heartfelt post. I felt obligated to join in the...
Before the pandemic hit in March, my boys (ages 4 and 5) had the opportunity to attend swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School in Warson Woods. This place was the real deal: the amenities, the staff, the attention to...
There is no magic number on the scale, no perfect amount of lean mass to fat ratio, no perfect dress size that means you are FIT or HEALTHY. When I received the most attention for my body (compliments from...

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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...