March is National Trisomy Awareness Month. Since becoming a mom, I often wonder what it must have felt like for my mom to hear and feel that pause. The pause at the ultrasound when they realized something wasn’t right. I...
Hendel's Market Cafe 599 Rue St. Denis, Florissant, MO 63031 Hendel's Market Cafe will make you feel like you've been transported to another world! This charming family owned restaurant has not only a gorgeous dining room, but a charming piano bar...
Join us at The Noble on Sunday, April 21st, from 1-4 p.m. for St. Louis Mom's premier event of the spring season: Flourish — a fulfilling celebration of motherhood, presented by Mercy in partnership with Siteman Cancer Center and...
My beautiful mother had just turned 46 years old when she passed away from colon cancer on September 27, 2011. I was 22 years old. She was my best friend, and the bravest person I've ever known. Given a...
I feel like I'm in the middle of a battle, a silent battle, unable to freely admit that my marriage is hard. For fear of judgment from others, for fear of facing reality, for fear of how my partner...
I’ll never forget the day I told my boys they'd have a new little addition to add on to the crew. They all sat at the dinner table with different emotions of excitement, shocked, joyful and then there was...
Where to Get Eclipse Glasses Ensure your eclipse glasses come from reputable sources that meet the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard. If you still have glasses from the 2017 eclipse, do not use them. The materials break down over time, and...

Mommy Get-Tos

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Now into my late 40’s, I see and understand the gift of get-tos.  Motherhood has offered countless “get-tos”, and through those get-tos I get to draw closer to my children and understand who they are and who they are...
Recently, I was at an event surrounded by moms in various stages of motherhood. When I mentioned that I was a stay-at-home mom for many years, the husband of the couple I was talking to stopped me and said,...
Have you ever felt like you're on edge over the tiniest things or like you're not quite yourself because of intense anxiety? You're not alone. I used to brush off these feelings, attributing them to everyday stress or the ups...

In + Around STL

Picture Perfect Mother’s Day Brunch Spots in St. Louis

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If you haven't been to Rooster, what are you waiting for? Their brunch menu will convince you it was worth the trip! They specialize...