Let’s talk about chores for kids and how to keep track of them as they get older.  Research suggests giving kids chores is good for them. Benefits of chores include learning time management and organization skills, taking on responsibilities and...
Getting creative with summer crafts can make staying at home a whole lot of fun! Summer of 2020… What to say? We stayed in the house ALL summer, couldn’t find a pool for sale at ANY of the stores, and ALL...
It’s Soup Season originally ran in January, 2021. We’re sharing these recipes again to keep you cozy this winter!   With the temperatures dropping and the holiday frenzy slowing, home cooked meals sound really appealing. But if you're like me, you're stuck...
International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8, 2021.   Some of my favorite moments from motherhood involve reading with my children. When they were little, we’d snuggle up every night before bed and read our favorites— like Goodnight Moon by...
Remember when we were in grade school and making friends was as easy as asking someone to play with you? Or just to sit with them at lunch?   For me, I changed schools in grade school. I gained new friends...
When is more time in the car worth it? When these three grocery stores are on your list!   As moms, it seems like there’s never enough time. We are spending so much time working, driving kids around, attending events, and...
Mamas, we all know that feeling. We sit and reminisce (often after our littles are in bed) about recent vacations or holidays that have passed; scrolling through our phone's camera roll realizing that outside of the selfie here and...
An easy first step in simplifying your life is decluttering your closet.     Are you stressed? Possibly overwhelmed by a busy schedule? Are you craving a simpler life? Have you been wanting to get rid of stuff but just don’t know...
Making your list of new year’s resolutions? These tips will help you reach your goals!     The holidays are here, and soon, we will be celebrating the New Year of 2023. As it is customary with the New Year, many of...
Here are five of my favorite backyard science activities that my kids love. Scavenger Hunts Scavenger hunts are great way to spend time outside and connect with nature. Work on observation skills while having fun together as a family. There are loads...

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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...