Maddie K
Have You Tried Dipping (*Your Nails*) at Home Yet?
There’s just something I love about having my nails done. It makes me feel so… feminine? Put together? I don’t know exactly how it makes me feel, but I love it. Pre-kid, I would...
Suddenly a Single Mom: How Does Dating Work Again?
Single at 32 and trying to date… yeah, it's pretty horrible. Even though you might not want to date post-divorce as a newly single mom, you put yourself out there because you know you...
Bringing Hogwarts to Life: A Magical Fusion of Music & Movie at Powell Hall
This content is sponsored by our partner, The St. Louis Symphony, but all opinions are based on the author's personal experience.
This past Friday evening, my daughter and I attended a special showing of Harry...
“My Child Has Cancer”
Christmas Eve of 1990. My parents' world fell apart when I was diagnosed with AML Leukemia. Two days later, they were told that I only had a 25% chance of survival. Statistically, I was...
To the Teacher Moms on the First Day of School
The end of summer came out of nowhere, and we are only a week or two from the start of another school year. Families are trying to make the most of the time they...
Learning Spanish On The Computadora
There is nothing cooler in my opinion that being able to speak two languages. When I was pregnant with my daughter, the plan was always for her was to be bilingual. Her dad is...
You Don’t Survive Cancer Alone
National Cancer Survivors Day (today, June 2nd) is one of those holidays I never really wanted to celebrate. But here I am at the age of 32, and I am a proud to...
From the Sidelines: Cheering on My Daughter Solo
Sundays mean soccer in our house. My daughter has a soccer game almost every Sunday. So this past Sunday afternoon, I took her to her game like I do every week. I love watching...
Trying To Be A Little More Green At Home!
Are you planning on taking your family to the Earth Day Festival this weekend? I know my daughter and I are hoping to go! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the...
Spring Break And The Oncologist’s Office
March is here which means Spring Break! Our kids love it, right? A week off from school, and it always serves as a reminder of the summer fun that’s only a few...