I did it. I kicked my husband and 12.5-month-old daughter out of the house. I did. I needed to for my well-being and theirs, too. They also needed a break.
Self-care is not selfish.
I had to repeat that to myself...
This information is sponsored by our partner at Little Sunshine Playhouse & Preschool. Be sure to check out the Facebook LIVE video we did while touring their University City facility!There is NOTHING easy about leaving your children in the...
“I don’t want to do any camps this summer.” Wait, what?? “Of course, you’re doing camps, silly girl. You can pick from sports, dance, Girl Scouts, chess….you loved chess camp last year!”
"No. I’m absolutely not doing any camps this...
Before you think I’m a fugitive (I’m not) and you need to call your local authorities (you don’t), the only running in my life is the kind where I commit myself to weeks of trying to get better putting...
As a mom with a full-time job, I just know everyone is wondering…“How does she get everything done?” Well, first of all, I rarely wash my hair, so that helps a lot. But seriously, I have some tried-and-true techniques...
I found myself with a sleeping toddler on my arm in the early morning light. His little eyelashes were fluttering a bit, and his mouth was slightly open as he took deep, peaceful breaths. In that moment, I was...
July is bereaved parents month. It is also the month when we met and lost our son Joey. Joey was born on July 7, 2016. We had no indications throughout my pregnancy or when he was born that he...
Since I can remember, life has seemed like a competition to me. I think many people struggle with this. I think women especially struggle with this. Who is skinnier? Prettier? The better athlete? Who gets the all the guys...
When I was a child, I loved arts and crafts. There were no My Little Ponies or Pound Puppies on my Christmas list, only dreams of new markers, oil pastels, and embroidery floss. In the summertime, you could find...
This information is sponsored by our partners at GoApe Zip Line and Treetop Adventure. We appreciate their wonderful staff and this opportunity for adventure!
We've all been there. Your kids have a TON of energy and they're bouncing off your...
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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...
