One of the coolest parts of my job is the amazing families I get to meet on the regular. I’m constantly awe-inspired by the parents, grandparents, kids, and more who create this community, including:
🧁 Small business owners like Lia Holter of Made. by Lia craft bakery, who is lifting up St. Louisans with her truly beautiful cakes and her vulnerability. Learn more about her below.
❣️ Nonprofit founders like Nawal Abuhamdeh, who took her child’s desire to do good and turned it into a national organization that allows others to do the same. Find out more in this newsletter.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll probably say it 1,000 times more: It really does take a village, and there isn’t a better village than St. Louis. Wishing you a wonderful week with the ones you love!
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Made. by Lia bakery owner shares her journey of growing a family while growing a business
Lia Holter, the namesake of the Old Town Florissant craft bakery and a former TLC's Next Great Baker winner, has experienced a series of triumphs since launching her business in 2020—the greatest of which has been raising her family along the way. Holter recently shared about the tricky balance of being a working mom, her kids’ influence on her upcoming cookbook, love, loss, and gratitude.
Dr. Van Krueger, OrthoMO’s new shoulder specialist, helps athletes and other patients recover like champions with expert care. Whether it’s a complex reconstruction or physical therapy, read more on how he’s changing lives.
GET MOVING
Fitness programs that the whole family can enjoy together
From climbing to martial arts, St. Louis has plenty of fun options for staying active with your family.
Fave Family Fitness Options in STL
🧗 Climb So iLL
Why visit: You can easily see progress, open hours accommodate busy schedules, and there are no age restrictions
How to try: A day pass, 10-visit pass, or membership
⛹️ Life Time
Why visit: The range of youth classes goes from tots to teens, and open gym, family swim times, and family locker rooms make it easy to stick together
How to try: A one-day or monthly membership
🥷 Ultimate Ninjas
Why visit: It probably won’t take much convincing to excite your kids about Ultimate Ninjas, and a little friendly competition only makes families stronger (right?)
How to try: Hourly sessions or an open play membership
🥋 Fitness Impact Training Martial Arts
Why visit: Learning to master a new discipline together creates a valuable educational experience for your kids
St. Louis-based Salam Scouts welcomes its inaugural season
This spring, the locally founded, national nonprofit is prioritizing humanitarian outreach and community-building causes in its first season.
👭 The organization: Salam Scouts, a 501c(3) nonprofit affiliated with the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis, “empowers young Muslims to become confident, compassionate leaders.”
💕 The inspiration: The founding of Salam Scouts was initially sparked by the group's bracelets for Palestine fundraiser last spring, which raised $16,885 for Palestine Children's Relief Fund and $9,172 for MATW.
📿 How it works: Salam Scouts troops, which include both girls and boys, can sell whatever they choose—bracelets and beyond—to raise money for a list of vetted organizations.
To join Salam Scouts or start a troop, families can visit salamscouts.org.
🚶Upcoming Salam Scouts fundraiser:
What: UmmahWalk25, in partnership with Unity Lab
Where: Creve Coeur Lake
When: April 27
All donations benefit: Heal Palestine, Givelight, Sadagaat, UNRWA USA, IMRC
Open the pages of your favorite storybook in The Magic House’s new exhibit, Super WHY!: Super Readers, Power Up!, based on the PBS KIDS TV series Super WHY!Plan your visit.
Celebrate The Tortoise and the Hare with your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 29 at The Sheldon. Enjoy lively music and fun activities. Ideal for ages 3–6! Get tickets.
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