Of all the parenting decisions my husband and I have made, (intentional or passive, child-focused or convenience-focused), the decision to live near the majority of our child’s grandparents has been the most meaningful and impactful to him, to us...
As the holiday season is nearly upon us, I thought I’d share a few ways that my husband and I balance the different traditions of each of our families. You might be wondering...the holiday season? Isn’t it September? Is...
Kids expect their parents to explain a lot. And they expect us to have an answer every time they ask the question why. Give me a scraped knee or a bruised elbow, and I can work some first-aid-mama-magic. But...
Me before kids: I will NEVER drive a minivan!
Me after 1 kid: I don’t NEED a minivan.
Me after 2 kids: Still don’t NEED a minivan.
Me after 3rd baby was born: We NEED to save up some more $$$ first...
This month marks a milestone. My husband and I kept a tiny human alive for one year! 12 months; 365 days. We made it.
And while we managed to keep this helpless, adorable, squishy human breathing, clean, and relatively happy,...
I have always enjoyed physical activity. I played sports throughout my younger years, took a few dance lessons here and there, and taught fitness classes when I was in my 20s. As a twenty-something, I could pause my activities...
When I found out I was pregnant with our very unexpected third child, my mind took a moment to celebrate and daydream about this crazy next step in our journey. But, as any multiple-kid household can attest, your mind...
My youngest son started kindergarten last week and I’m feeling all the typical feels. For starters, I am lamenting the end of an era: the memories of meandering morning strolls and afternoon playdates fade into the archives as my...
...that is the question that every new mom or mom-to-be asks herself, her partner, her girlfriends, and even the internet (is there anything we haven’t googled?). And SPOILER ALERT: there is no one “right” answer for everyone. So, why...
I'm discovering that life is a balancing act with most of us moms. That might mean trying to balance your household, work, friends, relationships, or traumas. It’s interesting to see that although as women we have many differences, there...
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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...
