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Hi! I’m Liz! I’m a family & lifestyle blogger living in the Midwest with my husband, Brandon, and three sons, Jude, Ezra, and Luke!

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Keeping the magic alive at Breakfast with Santa at

Keeping the magic alive at Breakfast with Santa at @eckertfarms! ✨🎅🏼

We started off with breakfast in the restaurant and enjoyed eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, and biscuits! Don’t forget to check out their fun cocktail menu! Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by our table to chat and take a couple pictures. 🎄

After breakfast we headed over to the store for all the fun activities! You can decorate (and eat!) a cookie, listen to story time, and have your face painted. Breakfast includes a printed photo with Santa so make sure to stop by the Garden Center!

This is another one of our favorite traditions year after year! 🥰

Breakfast with Santa is happening on December 9, 10, 16, 17, and 23 so make your reservations online today!

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[partner] #stlmoms #stlmom #stl #enjoyillinois #downstateIL #eckerts #eckertsfarm #eckertfarms #christmastreefarm #breakfastwithsanta #visitswithsanta #santa

Enjoying the holiday season with another favorite

Enjoying the holiday season with another favorite tradition, cutting down a Christmas tree at @eckertfarms! I can’t keep count on how many years we’ve been cutting down our own tree, but it’s a day we all look forward to every year! It’s so fun riding the wagon out, scouting the perfect tree, and then watching BTR cut it down!

While you are there you can grab lunch and some cider in the shed or restaurant! Head to the Eckert’s website to get more information and buy your wagon tickets!
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[partner] #stlmoms #stlmom #stl #enjoyillinois #downstateIL #pickyourown #bellevilleIL #eckerts #eckertsfarm #eckertfarms #christmastreefarm #treefarm #cutyourownchristmastree #christmastree

The @FoxTheatreSTL did not disappoint last night

The @FoxTheatreSTL did not disappoint last night with the boys! They have been asking to go back since last year and they absolutely loved ’Twas The Night Before… by @CirqueduSoleil!
The show was everything we expected with incredible performers, fun music, and the most amazing stage I’ve ever seen!

It was also Kids’ Night at the Fox in partnership with the @FoxPACF! We had so much fun exploring the entire Fox Theatre from top to bottom with activities on every floor. Make sure to mark your calendar for next year’s Kids’ Night, it’s such a fun experience!

If you’re looking for a fun holiday show, ’Twas The Night Before… will be at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis through December 10th! It’s a great show for all ages, both boys are asking to go back!

Details:
✨’Twas The Night Before… by @CirqueduSoleil at the Fabulous Fox
✨Nov. 29 - Dec. 10
✨Get tickets online at fabulousfox.com
#TWASCirque #CirqueduSoleil
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[partner]
#stlmoms #stlmom #stl #fabulousfox #fabulousfoxtheatre #foxtheatre #saintlous #stlouis #explorestlouis #stlevents

New favorite treat alert, the @lionschoice Pepperm

New favorite treat alert, the @lionschoice Peppermint Cookie Crunch Concrete is perfection!
It’s available for a limited time only, along with their savory platters!

The platters are available with a choice of turkey or roast beef served over Texas Toast and topped with gravy and then they have mashed potatoes and green beans on the side. Lion’s Choice roast beef is always slow roasted on site and served thin, so you know this is going to be delicious!

The Peppermint Cookie Crunch Concrete is made with vanilla custard combined with chocolate, Oreo crumbles and crushed peppermint candy. It’s the perfect minty holiday treat!

Both these items are available for a limited time until January 8th, so head to your local Lion’s Choice and enjoy today!
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[partner] #stlmoms #stlmom #stl #stlouismoms #lionschoice #stlfood #stleats

How many cookies are too many cookies this time of

How many cookies are too many cookies this time of year? The only right answer is never too many! @HoffmannBros are coming in with a big assist and reminding us to do the cookie test to make sure your oven is in working order before you start all your holiday baking! We grabbed some frozen cookie dough from @hotboxcookies, baked according to the directions, and when the timer went off our cookies were perfectly done. That means our oven is ready to go for all the baking I have planned next week! A bonus is if you are already a Hoffmann Brothers Home Protection Plan member, you get a free six pack of take ’n bake cookies from any St. Louis Hot Box Cookie locations! Check your email for all the details because it expires soon.

Ok drop your favorite holiday treat below so I know what to bake next week!

[partner] #HoffmannBros #HomeProtection
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#stlmoms #stlmom #stl #christmascookies #holidaybaking #hotboxcookies #stlouismoms

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is hea

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is headed to The Fabulous @FoxTheatreSTL on December 23rd! 🎅🏼 We saw this show last year and had the best time. It was the first time Jude and Ezra experienced The Fox Theatre and it’s a memory I’ll treasure forever. 🥰 This is such a fun show to see with kids and a great way to introduce them to theatre, plus you can save on tickets when you buy a family four pack, check the Fox website for details!

I’m so excited to be giving away TWO family four packs to see Rudolph on December 23rd at 1pm!

To enter to win:
🎅🏼Follow @lizrotz and @FoxTheatreSTL
🎄Like this post and leave a comment with who you’re taking to the show
🎁Bonus entry: tag a friend below! 1 tag = 1 entry
🔴Bonus entry: share this post! Leave another comment after you share.
🎅🏼Double your chances by heading to my FB page to enter again!

Two winners will be selected on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at 10 pm CST.
The winners must redeem and be able to attend the Sunday, December 23rd, 1:00 pm performance of Rudolph at The Fox Theatre in St. Louis, MO. No cash equivalent, this giveaway is not sponsored by FB or IG. Please only tag real friends, spam accounts will be disqualified. [partner]
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#stlmoms #stlmom #stl #fabulousfox #fabulousfoxtheatre #foxtheatre #saintlous #stlouis #explorestlouis #rudolphtherednosedreindeer #stlevents

Today we got a sneak peek of @18rails new Sunday b

Today we got a sneak peek of @18rails new Sunday brunch! Located inside @cityfoundstl and catered by @butlerspantrycatering, everything we had was absolutely delicious! I’m not sure the boys have done a buffet like this before, they were pumped they could go back for bacon….five times. 🥓😂 BTR and I had mimosa flights and made to order omelets! Plus we ate all the waffles and pastries we could. The spread was incredible, there was something for everyone! 🍳🥞🧇☕️

I can’t wait to get a group of friends together for brunch, it would be such a fun mom’s day out! 🥰
@18rails will be hosting holiday brunch pop-ups on December 3, 10, and 17th - make your reservations today!!
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[hosted] #stlmoms #stlmom #stl #stlouismom #downtownstlouis #downtownstl #saintlouis #stlouis #explorestlouis #stlevents #brunch #cityfoundry

Happy Thanksgiving from the Rotz Family ♥️ - -

Happy Thanksgiving from the Rotz Family ♥️
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Photo magic by @kelsi.bailey

There is nothing I love more than sending holiday

There is nothing I love more than sending holiday cards! @Mpix makes it SO easy to pick a design, edit, and upload your pictures! Choose from hundreds of card designs plus paper options. I always add a few photo gifts to my cart like ornaments or coffee mugs! 💌🎄

Mpix has the highest quality products and fastest turn around times! I’ve been printing our holiday cards (and prints!) with them for over nine years and I recommend them to everyone! I ordered our cards last week and they arrived just a few days later! I can’t wait to mail them all out to our friends and family. 📫

Now is the time to order your cards because from 11/22 to 11/24 all cards are 50% off and there are discounts on so many other products as well!
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[partner] #stlmoms #stlmom #stl #stlouismom #mpix #holidaycards #christmascards #snailmail #sendmail

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Keeping the magic alive at Breakfast with Santa at

Keeping the magic alive at Breakfast with Santa at @eckertfarms! ✨🎅🏼

We started off with breakfast in the restaurant and enjoyed eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, and biscuits! Don’t forget to check out their fun cocktail menu! Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by our table to chat and take a couple pictures. 🎄

After breakfast we headed over to the store for all the fun activities! You can decorate (and eat!) a cookie, listen to story time, and have your face painted. Breakfast includes a printed photo with Santa so make sure to stop by the Garden Center!

This is another one of our favorite traditions year after year! 🥰

Breakfast with Santa is happening on December 9, 10, 16, 17, and 23 so make your reservations online today!

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[partner] #stlmoms #stlmom #stl #enjoyillinois #downstateIL #eckerts #eckertsfarm #eckertfarms #christmastreefarm #breakfastwithsanta #visitswithsanta #santa

Enjoying the holiday season with another favorite

Enjoying the holiday season with another favorite tradition, cutting down a Christmas tree at @eckertfarms! I can’t keep count on how many years we’ve been cutting down our own tree, but it’s a day we all look forward to every year! It’s so fun riding the wagon out, scouting the perfect tree, and then watching BTR cut it down!

While you are there you can grab lunch and some cider in the shed or restaurant! Head to the Eckert’s website to get more information and buy your wagon tickets!
-
[partner] #stlmoms #stlmom #stl #enjoyillinois #downstateIL #pickyourown #bellevilleIL #eckerts #eckertsfarm #eckertfarms #christmastreefarm #treefarm #cutyourownchristmastree #christmastree

The @FoxTheatreSTL did not disappoint last night

The @FoxTheatreSTL did not disappoint last night with the boys! They have been asking to go back since last year and they absolutely loved ’Twas The Night Before… by @CirqueduSoleil!
The show was everything we expected with incredible performers, fun music, and the most amazing stage I’ve ever seen!

It was also Kids’ Night at the Fox in partnership with the @FoxPACF! We had so much fun exploring the entire Fox Theatre from top to bottom with activities on every floor. Make sure to mark your calendar for next year’s Kids’ Night, it’s such a fun experience!

If you’re looking for a fun holiday show, ’Twas The Night Before… will be at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis through December 10th! It’s a great show for all ages, both boys are asking to go back!

Details:
✨’Twas The Night Before… by @CirqueduSoleil at the Fabulous Fox
✨Nov. 29 - Dec. 10
✨Get tickets online at fabulousfox.com
#TWASCirque #CirqueduSoleil
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[partner]
#stlmoms #stlmom #stl #fabulousfox #fabulousfoxtheatre #foxtheatre #saintlous #stlouis #explorestlouis #stlevents

New favorite treat alert, the @lionschoice Pepperm

New favorite treat alert, the @lionschoice Peppermint Cookie Crunch Concrete is perfection!
It’s available for a limited time only, along with their savory platters!

The platters are available with a choice of turkey or roast beef served over Texas Toast and topped with gravy and then they have mashed potatoes and green beans on the side. Lion’s Choice roast beef is always slow roasted on site and served thin, so you know this is going to be delicious!

The Peppermint Cookie Crunch Concrete is made with vanilla custard combined with chocolate, Oreo crumbles and crushed peppermint candy. It’s the perfect minty holiday treat!

Both these items are available for a limited time until January 8th, so head to your local Lion’s Choice and enjoy today!
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[partner] #stlmoms #stlmom #stl #stlouismoms #lionschoice #stlfood #stleats

How many cookies are too many cookies this time of

How many cookies are too many cookies this time of year? The only right answer is never too many! @HoffmannBros are coming in with a big assist and reminding us to do the cookie test to make sure your oven is in working order before you start all your holiday baking! We grabbed some frozen cookie dough from @hotboxcookies, baked according to the directions, and when the timer went off our cookies were perfectly done. That means our oven is ready to go for all the baking I have planned next week! A bonus is if you are already a Hoffmann Brothers Home Protection Plan member, you get a free six pack of take ’n bake cookies from any St. Louis Hot Box Cookie locations! Check your email for all the details because it expires soon.

Ok drop your favorite holiday treat below so I know what to bake next week!

[partner] #HoffmannBros #HomeProtection
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#stlmoms #stlmom #stl #christmascookies #holidaybaking #hotboxcookies #stlouismoms

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is hea

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is headed to The Fabulous @FoxTheatreSTL on December 23rd! 🎅🏼 We saw this show last year and had the best time. It was the first time Jude and Ezra experienced The Fox Theatre and it’s a memory I’ll treasure forever. 🥰 This is such a fun show to see with kids and a great way to introduce them to theatre, plus you can save on tickets when you buy a family four pack, check the Fox website for details!

I’m so excited to be giving away TWO family four packs to see Rudolph on December 23rd at 1pm!

To enter to win:
🎅🏼Follow @lizrotz and @FoxTheatreSTL
🎄Like this post and leave a comment with who you’re taking to the show
🎁Bonus entry: tag a friend below! 1 tag = 1 entry
🔴Bonus entry: share this post! Leave another comment after you share.
🎅🏼Double your chances by heading to my FB page to enter again!

Two winners will be selected on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at 10 pm CST.
The winners must redeem and be able to attend the Sunday, December 23rd, 1:00 pm performance of Rudolph at The Fox Theatre in St. Louis, MO. No cash equivalent, this giveaway is not sponsored by FB or IG. Please only tag real friends, spam accounts will be disqualified. [partner]
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#stlmoms #stlmom #stl #fabulousfox #fabulousfoxtheatre #foxtheatre #saintlous #stlouis #explorestlouis #rudolphtherednosedreindeer #stlevents

Today we got a sneak peek of @18rails new Sunday b

Today we got a sneak peek of @18rails new Sunday brunch! Located inside @cityfoundstl and catered by @butlerspantrycatering, everything we had was absolutely delicious! I’m not sure the boys have done a buffet like this before, they were pumped they could go back for bacon….five times. 🥓😂 BTR and I had mimosa flights and made to order omelets! Plus we ate all the waffles and pastries we could. The spread was incredible, there was something for everyone! 🍳🥞🧇☕️

I can’t wait to get a group of friends together for brunch, it would be such a fun mom’s day out! 🥰
@18rails will be hosting holiday brunch pop-ups on December 3, 10, and 17th - make your reservations today!!
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[hosted] #stlmoms #stlmom #stl #stlouismom #downtownstlouis #downtownstl #saintlouis #stlouis #explorestlouis #stlevents #brunch #cityfoundry

Happy Thanksgiving from the Rotz Family ♥️ - -

Happy Thanksgiving from the Rotz Family ♥️
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Photo magic by @kelsi.bailey

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