StlMotherhood

Modern Walkie Talkies for Camping, Hiking or Just Playing Spies

Posted on May 23, 2013 by StlDenise | 1 Comments

I remember the very first walkie talkie I ever had. It was about the size of a brick and weighed as much too. My grandfather gave them to me, and I’m pretty sure they were from my Aunt’s childhood in the 60’s. I’d hide in the guest bedroom and he’d talk to me from the living room. We never got…

St. Louis Moms: Reality TV Mom Kate White

Posted on May 21, 2013 by StlDenise

I got a chance to sit down with St. Louis mom and reality TV star Kate White from her now famous kitchen counter and ask what it’s like to raise kids while the camera is rolling. Enjoy! Imagine you’re a typical St. Louis mom with a couple of sons you’re trying to shepherd through the perilous teen years. Like everyone…

Play is the Highest Form of Research

Posted on May 15, 2013 by StlDenise

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Thrift Shop Fail: 80′s Cookbooks Are Just Plain Awful

Posted on May 12, 2013 by StlDenise | 2 Comments

The other day I found myself with a couple bags of old clothes to get rid of and no time to wait for Once Upon A Child to sort through them. It’s a pity, because I had some decent stuff and…you’re wondering how this has anything to do with cookbooks, right? Just give me a second. I’ll get there. Like…

Last Minute Mother’s Day Fun For You

Posted on May 10, 2013 by StlDenise | 1 Comments

This post was almost called “Mother’s Day Sucks,” but I decided I’d feel better if I put a positive spin on this deceptive little holiday. Every year I get annoyed at the flood of ads for Mother’s Day gifts (Diamonds! Flowers! A new vacuum!) and places to take mom for brunch. Yes, please let me get the kids dressed up so…

Gateway to Fun: Missouri Botanical Garden

Posted on May 10, 2013 by StlDenise | 2 Comments

Are the kids bored? Looking for a fun way to get them outside in the fresh air, and maybe, just maybe, learn something too? Then point your SUV to MoBot, the Missouri Botanical Garden (AKA Shaw’s Garden for you natives). Yeah, I know. A garden for kids? How boring. NOT! The Missouri Botanical Garden has several cool features that kids…

Gateway to Fun: St. Louis Science Center

Posted on May 9, 2013 by StlDenise | 5 Comments

The St. Louis Science Center is a must see destination for families with kids. Where else can you dig for dino bones, explore space, make a tornado, feel an earthquake and pretend to be a byte on the information super highway? The Science Center is actually two buildings–the “old” Planetarium and the “new” museum. The James S. McDonnell Planetarium was…

For Moms: A Musical Interlude

Posted on May 7, 2013 by StlDenise | 0 Comments

For your amusement: Lullaby by Australian musical comedian (and father) Tim Minchin. If you have delicate ears, there is one f-bomb in the song. Otherwise, I think most moms can relate to this tune. Want more? We just caught Minchin’s act on cable, but you can visit his website for more song clips. Related articles MATILDA THE MUSICAL Wins…