Melissa Bradley
I am a mom to a little boy, a wife, daughter, friend, and special education teacher. I enjoy reading, being with family and friends, and watching movies!
Living in the Lou: There’s So Much to See and Do in O’Fallon, Missouri!
If you haven’t been to O’Fallon, Missouri, you are missing out!
When I moved to O'Fallon, Missouri, in December of 2016, I was looking for a small-town feel, cheaper housing prices, and good schools. I...
Our 5 Gifts of Christmas
Holidays can easily become more about who's bought what for who or how much money did I spend on that person, etc. than what it's really supposed to be about. Whether you're religious or...
Making it Through the Holidays As a Team!
The holidays are such a joyous time. I anticipate Halloween as soon as September starts and I begin decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving (don't judge!) With all of the fun decorating, gift buying, and...
Being Mama Bear: Fighting For Your Family and Yourself
The mama bear thing is kinda annoying. I get it, you are a strong woman and you’re just like the mother bear protecting her cub. When I was pregnant, I would see these shirts...
Fighting the Good Fight: My Journey to Best Feed My Baby
Breastfeeding was probably one of the hardest things I did the first year of my son’s life. I never once gave breastfeeding a thought until I was pregnant. I didn’t seem to see people...
All the Summer Family Fun Out in St. Charles County
When I lived in South St. Louis city, my husband and I were always attending festivals, fun new restaurant openings, and other city events. I enjoyed it and loved the community feel those events...
Thanks Mom For Choosing Me!
I cannot believe it is almost Mother's Day. This year has flown by! I wanted to spend this post thanking my mother for her support. Mother's Day can be such a joyful day. I...
Adult Vacations: You Should Take One!
My husband and I did all the things fast. We dated for 5 years (not fast), got married in September 2016, bought a house in December 2016, and got pregnant in December...