Never Give Up on You

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No matter what, never give up, Mama.   Hey mama…. I see you. I know, I know…. Life can be hard, unfair, painful, and confusing.  Sometimes it is overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel defeated.  You may face situations that you don’t think...
Parents win the award for handling social isolation like freaking rockstars. Whether you're a Pinterest mama or just keeping your kids from killing themselves, you are flipping fantastic. But today I ask you to take a moment to collectively give...
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...
I like to call myself a recovering perfectionist and functioning control-freak. It’s not the most glowing review of myself, but it’s accurate and authentic. I know I’m not alone as misery must love company. Can all my enneagram type...
I loved her first I held her first And a place in my heart will always be hers.   These lyrics from Heartland’s “I Loved Her First” are simple but meaningful words. Words many listen to on that magical wedding day, hearing those...
  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...
How can you and your family enjoy summer activities during the COVID-19 pandemic? Our friends at Missouri Baptist weigh in! This post is sponsored by our partner Missouri Baptist Medical Center.   What a year this has been so far! We are experiencing...
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...
The COVID-19 balancing act between physical and mental health is a challenge for moms to maintain, especially when there are no clear answers. Please tell me I am not the only mom that feels like I’m in this weird state...
Yoga made a believer out of this mama, if you haven't tried it, what are you waiting for?   I was an intense workout person. Not the kind of person who goes to the gym and grunts a lot while lifting...

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St. Louis Mom 7th Annual Donuts with Santa: A Sleighing Good...

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Santa came to town on December 7 for our 7th annual Donuts with Santa event and we feel so lucky to have spent it...