April 20th, 1999 was my 17th birthday. It was also the day the unimaginable happened. In Columbine, CO, thirteen students and one teacher lost...
April is International Celebrate Diversity Month.
Let me start by asking you a question. Have you ever been pointed out for being different? If yes,...
When it was time for my family to welcome a new furry friend, we opted to rescue a pup from a local shelter. Pet...
"The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever." - Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
This National Hispanic...
This month, I think of my Mom, especially on August 5th when I remember that she has been gone for 3 ½ years. WHAT?! How...
What can YOU do in the face of societal crisis (other than writing, calling, and sending pigeons to your lawmakers)?
After the school shootings, the...
Looking for some yummy vegetarian eats you can make at home this Earth Day? Look no further!
As parents, caregivers, and moms, we make a...
For Women's History Month, let's recognize the accomplishments of some amazing women scientists. I'm highlighting 10 female scientists and sharing 20 picture books about...
March is Women’s History Month. Come celebrate the accomplishments of women artists!
Women’s work and accomplishments should be celebrated and centered not just during Women’s...
For most people, February 14th is spent celebrating Valentine’s Day with the ones they love. What a lot of people may not know is...
In + Around STL
St. Louis Mom Local Storytime Guide
Storytelling programs at the Missouri History Museum engage young visitors and their families with songs, movement, traditional and contemporary storybooks, and local history. Each...
