"How come every time Dad gets bored, we end up on the news?"  As crazy as this sounds, I was struck by the truth in these words. My husband has more energy than any one person should have. Combine that...
Our country is in the middle of an unprecedented uprising against systematic & institutionalized racism that has repeatedly suppressed the voices and humanity of people of color, especially Black men. Now more than ever, it's essential to lift...
Entrepreneur Ivan Garcia shares how he blends business and his family life.   1.)Tell us a bit about yourself and your family. I’m one of seven kids. My parents, who just celebrated 50 years of marriage, immigrated to the US in the...
1) What musical instrument do you play? How did you get started playing? Cello player here! I actually got dragged into my first cello lesson by my mother when I was 4-years-old. All I wanted to do back then was...
  Arch Apparel was created to fill a void, and build pride in St. Louis. Owner, Aaron Park, shares his story and vision with us.   1) Your accent tells us you're not from STL - tell us where you were born? Haha,...
Being passionate about infertility and women's health drives Dr. Kenan Omurtag to make a difference. 1) Where are you from? I'm from Rolla, Missouri. Both of my parents are Turkish, but I was born in good ole Phelps county at Phelps...
  1) Tell us about yourself. Where did you grow up? I was born and raised in East St. Louis, but now live on the south side of St. Louis in the Botanical Heights neighborhood. 2) Tell us about your family! What...
  Mark Hinkle, teaming up with his wife, Jenn, has made his mark in STL as a restaurant owner and founder of The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation. He shares his inspiring story with us.   1.) Tell us about yourself! What brought...
When a local St. Louisan wandered into his newly-purchased World's Fair Donuts, a staple for old-school donut joints in St. Louis, and ordered a Fat Steve, Jason Bockman knew his hard work and dreams had become something special. Because...
The weather is warming up, the grills are on, and a fresh cocktail wraps up the perfect picture for that sunset on the deck, right?! Right! But what if some of your guests do not appreciate alcohol, will we be...

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2024 St. Louis Mom’s Shop Local Guide

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'Tis the season to shop local! The St. Louis Mom team recently gathered for our annual holiday Favorite Things party and exchanged gifts from...
two moms with their arms full of clothing as they thrift shop

Thriftmas: A 2-Year Update!