When twin boys (Jack and Matt, now age 11) came along for Julie and Jeff Brooks, the new mom and dad decided it was time to head west in search of a larger home and outdoor play space for their growing family. And it’s a good thing they did, because two years later, the Brookses welcomed Ben, now 9, to their family.
Drawn by the beautiful old homes and an opportunity to try something different, Rob and Katie Holton moved to the Central West End four years ago. Katie is a stay-athome mom to the couple’s two children, Robert, 8, and Greta, 5, while Rob works in real estate development private equity fund management with Holton Capital.
This is the final installment from my Hudson Valley excursion: Staatsburgh. The first home on the site was built in 1795 by Gertrude Livingston and her husband, Gen. Morgan Lewis. The home, according to one family member, was “ugly but comfortable.”
As you consider a summer camp for your kids, you will want to think about the safety of your child while at camp. Be sure that the camp is safe and right for your child, and that he or she is ready for the experience. Evaluate these aspects of the camp to determine its safety for your child:
With an abundance of camps in our area, kids have the choice to enjoy their summer in a multitude of ways. Check out fun photos of kids enjoying their summer vacation.
For a busy mom, the lament can be exasperating. Summer has barely begun and the kids are already saying, I’m bored. There’s nothing to do! And mom’s thinking that finding something fun to do during summer vacation shouldn’t have to be a chore. After all, it’s not rocket science. Or is it?
Although the St. Louis winter hasn’t been as severe as some years, we still have a long way to go before spring. And if you’re longing for the sun-kissed look of summer, you do have options. In fact, since sun exposure is so damaging to skin, sunless tanning is your best bet any time of year.
Not everyone can pull it off, but if your lips are lucky enough to be able to wear red, pucker up!
Valentine’s Day is the biggest date night of the year, and who doesn’t like to glam it up for this romantic occasion? We asked Blair Patterson, global premier makeup artist for Estée Lauder, how to make a big statement on the big night.
Esther and Doug Cohen just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary, and have spent the last seven years as Olivette residents. As a child, Doug attended Old Bonhomme Elementary, and now some 40 years later, his 8-year-old son, Ethan, and 6-year-old daughter, Noa, attend the same school. Esther is a marketing manager at Love Funding in Clayton and Doug is the owner of Douglas Properties.
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