Days and weeks can get messy. Things get lost in the fold. I can’t remember the last time I saw my daughter’s favorite socks [and cue her request for said socks NOW]. Moments when I genuinely connect with my husband seem to sometimes be lifetimes apart. My daughter sometimes whimpers as I put her to bed as she just wants 5 more minutes of me. It’s within these moments that I ask for grace and seek the strength to reignite the...
June 8, 2016
Work-[Family] Life Balance
May 26, 2016
Mother Lovin’ Feelings
Happy early holiday weekend, friends. This week has just been an off one for me. My crew? Not so much. They never skip a beat with needing and wanting and asking and begging … <sorta>just kidding</sorta>. Because of this weird funk, I did what any digital mama would do … I took to the blogs. I just need to say this: there are some wonderfully talented and just rockstar mamas out there. I can’t help but find comfort that I...
May 23, 2016
Four Local Coffee Spots
No matter where you are in St. Louis, there is sure to be a place very close by serving up awesome brew in a unique way. We make caffeine treks every weekend to discover something new. I’m sharing just four of my new faves from around town. Enjoy! S U M P C O F F E E // Cool, calm but not commonplace. The baristas love what they do and it shows. The Worka brew is seriously something amazing...
May 15, 2016
Mother’s Day Weekend Rewind
Why do the days just fly by? So unfair. My girl needs more cuddles, my bubbs needs more kisses, my family needs more phone calls, my friends need more “us”. S L O W D O W N. Just me? No? Good. Although the days and months and years seem to fly by, there is no shortage of love, understanding and appreciation. Mother’s Day weekend was no exception. As a daughter, granddaughter and mom, the day was filled, to say...
May 8, 2016
Chai Donuts with Almond Glaze
I know this might be slightly out of season, but I can’t help it. For some reason, when a cool spring day welcomes us on the weekend, I just want to bake. When we had the last cool morning, I was eager to try out baked chai donuts. I love the warm flavors that make up this batter. Those flavors topped with almond anything makes me one happy lady. And I hope you enjoy it as much as me! Let’s just...