My mom had a flood.A big flood. Shoes were floating in the toilet, items floated away, and the water was up to my 6’5” step-father’s knees. Like a scene from the Titanic, he woke up to the water rising...
  What is better than a good book? To help celebrate National Book Month this October, I've compiled a list of some of my son's favorite books, along with a few selections from my personal shelves.   Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by...
This Halloween Decorations post originally ran in October, 2022.   At three years old, my son already has a favorite holiday, Halloween. Maybe it’s because his birthday is in October, or because he has a weird love of anything monster, or...
This post originally ran in October, 2022.   Let's try some Halloween science activities with UV light. Ultraviolet lights, or black lights, are prevalent this time of year in Halloween decorating, so why not use them to make our activities more...
National Daughter's Day is on September 25.   My sweet daughter, On this daughter's day, I'm having all the feels. It is so hard to believe that we have been doing life together now for twenty-one amazing years. Although I feel like it...

Where Has the Time Gone?

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I knew there would be a day when I would look back and wonder where the time had gone, but I did not quite realize I was there. This summer was pure magic. It was slow mornings at home with...
September is Baby Safety Month, and this year is the 40th anniversary of this important celebration. Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) sponsors Baby Safety Month, which started in 1983. Baby Safety Month's overall goal is to help educate parents...
Moms Night Out! Because you deserve it! Join us for a night of fun, food, and fellowship!   The Details  Location: Wild Carrot | 3901 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis Date: Wednesday, October 11th Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m. Dress Code: Wear what you feel comfortable in! All styles welcome!     Your all-inclusive...
The school year was off and running. Here we are, he’s finally in Kindergarten! I marveled at how well he was doing in the first few days. My son no longer had me to walk him to his classroom—...
Looking to enjoy the beautiful foliage on a new hiking trail? We are thrilled to re-share this post from 2020 to help you find the perfect spot!   Fall is the perfect time to enjoy being outside!  The combo of the...

In + Around STL

Giving the Gift of Experiences: STL Edition

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Every year we say that we are “cutting back on Christmas”. It has become so much about the material things. The dump trucks and...
a couple drinking coffee outside by Christmas lights on a date night

Local Holiday Date Night Ideas

A watercolor old fashioned pink car loaded up with gifts next to a watercolor Christmas tree with the title, "St. Louis Mom Holiday Guide"

St. Louis Mom Holiday Guide