Travel

Her Future, Her Voice

Girl Scouts Of Eastern Missouri Empowers Girls To Discover Their Strengths And Shape Their Futures Article by Stacey Dixson | Photography by Don Maier For more than a century, the Girl Scouts organization has helped girls develop courage, confidence and character. Today, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri supporters extend that legacy with a forward-looking focus: preparing girls not only to navigate a changing world, but to help shape it. “Girl Scouts today is about preparing girls not simply...

Health + Wellness

Turning Heartbreak Into Hope

Shatterproof’s mission to end addiction stigma, support families and inspire change. Article by Kelley Lamm Addiction can shatter a life and touch an entire family. We know this heartbreak deeply. We lost our son-in-law, Dylan, the father of our grandboys, at only 37. I wish we could have saved him. Sharing Shatterproof’s mission honors his life and offers hope to another family. No one facing addiction, or loving someone who is, should feel ashamed or alone. We hope sharing this story might...

Food + Beverage

Thanksgiving Table

Design Tips And Pairing Picks From Across The Board 314 Article by Mel Boban For a Thanksgiving table that feels curated rather than staged, Chelsea Foulk, owner of Across the Board 314, builds her fall tablescapes around layering, texture and elevation. "Rather than a flat display, I build height using varying candle tapers, sculptural elements and lush floral arrangements that draw the eye up and down the table," Chelsea says. Texture does a lot of the heavy lifting, too, with soft...

Food + Beverage

A Foodie's Gift Guide

Here's A Roundup Of Food-Focused, Edible Gifts For The Holidays Article by Felina Deck Pint of the Month Club Membership Clementine’s holiday cookie exchange collection features festive flavors created with female pastry chefs. Gift the collection with a Clementine’s ice cream scooper, or opt for the Pint of the Month Club. Local Food Gift Basket The Annex offers ready-made food boxes filled with local and specialty goods, plus a wide range of curated food items. Custom boxes also are...

Local Services

Building A Strong, Connected Business Network

New Clayton Chamber Collective Founding Members Foster 'Where Business Meets Community' Results Article by Julie Brown Patton A new initiative for Clayton area business professionals, entrepreneurs and nonprofit managers is underway to foster collaboration, growth and innovation. Called the Clayton Chamber Collective, the organization fills a gap left from when the Clayton Chamber of Commerce ceased operating during October 2024 after nearly 75 years of offering business resources and...

Entertainment

An Evening of Purpose

Join the 55th Annual Men’s Dinner featuring Chris Berman Article by Kelley Lamm | Photography by Mike Oransky St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer supporters will host the group's 55th Annual Men’s Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton. ESPN sportscaster Chris Berman will be the featured speaker. Guests will enjoy dinner, live and silent auctions, and an evening supporting local cancer patients and families. For more than five decades, the organization...

Health + Wellness

The Science of Aging Well - Health & Anti-Aging Benefits

Reclaiming Vitality: How Modern Science Is Redefining Health and Anti-AgingAging is a natural part of life, but how we age is largely within our control. For years, the approach to anti-aging focused almost entirely on the surface level—smoothing fine lines or concealing skin imperfections. Today, aesthetic medicine and integrative wellness have converged to create a much more powerful philosophy: true beauty and youthful radiance are reflections of cellular health and internal balance.At EXO...

Home Services

Small Pantry Organization Ideas for a Kitchen You'll Love

If you've ever dug through a pantry looking for the cinnamon and come out with three expired spice jars and a mystery bag of rice, you're not alone. A cluttered pantry doesn't just slow down dinner prep — it makes your whole kitchen feel chaotic, especially if you're working with a tight footprint. The good news? With the right approach to small pantry organization (and the right storage system), you can turn that chaos into a space that actually works for you.Here's how to get there, one shelf...

Food + Beverage

The Art Of Food

How Owner Julie Blackerby Transforms Plates At The Ivy Cafe In Clayton Into Unforgettable Experiences Article by Kelley Lamm | Photography by Courtesy of The Ivy Cafe When does cooking or baking become art? "For me, cooking becomes art when you move beyond making something tasting good and consider the experience: flavor, color, texture, shape, balance and presentation. I’ve always been an artist at heart, and food is another medium. Art happens when you break the boundaries of what should...

Entertainment

Food And Frights

Visit Fright Fest During Mid America Adventure' 55th Anniversary Celebration Article by Mel Boban | Photography by Mid America Adventure St. Louis Fun aside, some foodies' dream is the scent of sweet, freshly made waffle cones at the front mall of Mid America Adventure. There's something iconic about taking in the thrills and nostalgia during a day at the park, especially during Fright Fest. The cones aren't the only reason to arrive hungry to the park this fall. Turkey legs remain one of the...