The countdown is on. Twenty-seven days until he moves out. I have been happily swimming in denial until now. We've known this day would come. Sweet Alex has been with us 2.5 years, much longer than any child should...
I tend to be a controller - a very controlling controller. I make lists and I plan out contingency plans A, B and C for nearly every aspect of my life. When it comes to my love of gardening,...
My husband and I did all the things fast. We dated for 5 years (not fast), got married in September 2016, bought a house in December 2016, and got pregnant in December 2016 (fast) and had my...
2017 was the absolute worst year of my life. Plain and simple, I would never wish my experiences from that year on the worst of my enemies. As a parent, I made decisions and witnessed medical procedures that still...
I certainly wish my budget and calendar allowed for trips to the spa on a periodic basis, but it just doesn't. I often times think when we hear the word 'self-care' we jump to massages, manicures, and pedicures, but...
As I grow in marriage, motherhood and life in general, I’m learning that the best relationships are symbiotic. Let me confess: I just don’t have the time or mental energy for small talks over coffee or mediocre lunches. I...
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by the enormity of what it means to be a parent? I do. Often. The monumental task of raising my two small daughters to be good humans stretches out before me. Rarely a...
My sons have a lot in common: the same sparkling blue eyes, an obsession with Lightning McQueen and sweet potatoes, and the same birthday. They’re fraternal twins. Even though they were “womb-mates” for nearly 9 months, they couldn’t be...
Are you planning on taking your family to the Earth Day Festival this weekend? I know my daughter and I are hoping to go! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the St. Louis Earth Day Festival!...
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the massive amount of parenting information available online? A book I’m currently reading called The Toddler Brain, by Dr. Laura Jana, says that obtaining parenting advice in today’s digital world “Is like trying...
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2024 St. Louis Mom’s Shop Local Guide
'Tis the season to shop local! The St. Louis Mom team recently gathered for our annual holiday Favorite Things party and exchanged gifts from...
