One of the most important things for an athlete to learn is the value of good sportsmanship.   This summer, we were determined to help our daughter, Ellie, find "her thing." She needed to find something she was passionate about and...
  It was late as we came home from a family party. My husband, Kevin, was anxious to get the kids (and himself) to bed.   As he walked in the door, the sight of the chameleon cage reminded Kevin of my...
How do you handle disagreements in your home, when the discourse can feel like residing in a house divided?     In my house, we don't agree. Sometimes it's on little things. Sometimes it's on big things.  How do you navigate around...
This post about being the new mom in town originally ran in 2020, and in honor of National Friendship Day, we are sharing it again with you!   I was the new mom in town a few years ago - literally...
July is National Sandwich Generation Month - a cause for honoring and celebrating!     Y’all, we made it another year!   Those of us caring for children and parents simultaneously - The Sandwich Generation - have hopefully made it to another year with...
Got any picky eaters in your house? Turn them into foodies with these tips!   Let me start with a disclaimer: I'm not here to judge or shame you. This is simply how I choose to raise my children. What works...
If you haven’t checked out Forest Park’s newest addition -- Nature Playscape -- you should! It recently opened in June, so I took my elementary-aged kiddos to check it out.     It’s referred to as an “experiential play space” with natural...
St. Louis is unlike any other city when it comes to baseball. Most major markets like Los Angeles/Anaheim, Chicago, or New York have two teams that split their towns when it comes to fans. Our mid-market team has a...
I'm going to be really real with you here - my kid asks the tough questions before breakfast. Like, before I've even had one sip of coffee. She just throws them out there matter-of-factly with the straightest, most serious...
Fighting fair isn’t always easy, but it’s well worth the effort.      I would love to say that my home is a peaceful one where everyone gets along, and conversations are mostly civil. But that’s just not my reality … well,...

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Mom’s Guide to Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and St. Louis Mom has put together the ultimate guide to help you plan for a fun holiday...
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Thriftmas: A 2-Year Update!