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"If you want to know what's going on in our community, check out and follow MyFestus.com.
Sara is such an insightful writer and does an awesome job highlighting the many things that are good about Festus!
She isn't a native which I think allows her to see things with a fresh set of eyes. Festus really has a lot to offer!"
“Thank you, Sara Marie! You are such an amazing person and have brought such a ray of sunshine to Festus MO!
We appreciate all of your hard work you put into showing us off and making us look like a bunch of rock stars!"
“What a fantastic message! Keep sharing your message one itty-bitty story at a time!“
"You are such an Inspiration to all of us in our Community!!! I Love seeing your content!!!"
"Thanks so much, Sara, for believing in me!!!
If you are not on myfestus.com, get on there. Sara has out done herself for the Twin Cities!!"
"Meet Sara, the creative mind behind MyFestus.com. As a seasoned entrepreneur with experience in various industries, Sara brings her expertise and passion to showcase all the incredible aspects of our vibrant city.
Through MyFestus.com, she aims to be the go-to resource guide, connecting residents, newcomers, and visitors alike!"
“Check out this adorable story from MyFestus.com
We appreciate everything Sara does for Festus. Showing a spotlight on many different businesses is such an awesome thing to do. Thank you for posting this.❤️”
“Sara Marie is an amazing storyteller with a knack for weaving a web that not only ties us all together as a community but embraces all the itty bitty incredible things our beautiful towns have to offer! Thank you MyFestus.com for your hard work and passion! Just love calling Jefferson County my home!”
“Love this Sara Marie! I love how you have embodied and embraced everything that is good about our community we all need this in the world.”
“I love your mission, and always shining that light!
I've been here most of my life, over 50 yrs if you're counting, and I am constantly learning new things about the area from you from a fresh perspective.”
“Other cities need to take note of all the great activities that Festus has. Keep up the great work Festus, Missouri Community the time and effort that is put forth by all the volunteers, is greatly appreciated. We can't wait until summer!
Thanks MyFestus.com”
“Sara Marie you are so wonderful sharing our businesses and giving an awesome review. We truly appreciate you and everything you do for small businesses! Thank you for supporting us. We wish there was more kind people in the world like you. You are the best and such a blessing to our community. So happy I got to meet you."
"I love your posts every single one that I read you bring so much positivity to the community and your reflections really are eye opening and so thoughtful."
“Sara,
You are such a beautiful person inside and out!
Your words are truly touching and seem to always come at the right time.
Thank you sharing and I am so glad we met - you are inspiring!”
“Whether you're in the #JeffersonCountyMO area or not, MyFESTUS.com shares positive, insightful views on the region.
Thinking about visiting? This is the best guide.
Already live in the area? Learn more about your neighbors.
Please take a moment to read, like, and share!”
“MyFestus.com Thank you for that and for your business. That was one of the nicest things anyone has wrote about our company, I hope you don't mind if we share it.
Once again thank you.”
“We love to hear our customers perspectives and this one really warms our hearts! Thank you so much MyFestus.com for such a beautifully written and thoughtful post. Writer Sara Marie couldn't have said it better. A must read."
"MyFestus.com is a great resource for all things Festus! The author is a transplant to Festus and seeing our town thru her eyes is just pure magic!
Trust me, you'll want to follow her website and FB Page!"
“Hello Sara!
Wow! You did such an amazing job on this write up.
I can't thank you enough for this piece that we can share with others.
Awareness and educating Jefferson County on Economic Development is so very important and your article drives it home. I enjoyed reading it and look forward to sharing it with others!
Again, thank you! You are a rock star!
“Thank you for visiting us MyFestus.com! It was a pleasure having you in our community. Your positive energy and support mean a lot to us.
Keep spreading positivity!”
“Sara this is so needed! Not only do you do a great job highlighting the community, people need to know who you are! Keep up the amazing work you're doing! It is appreciated and needed in our area!!!”
“Just received a referral and phone call for a refinance from a FB friend of a friend that read your My Festus write up! Just wanted to share the good news with you.”
“Just wanted to thank you again for connecting and sharing this past week, you’ve made our lives better by just being Sara and expressing your gratitude and compassion to others as well as yourself. We are very proud to be a part of your journey. “
“Meet Sara. She’s one of the most talented writing individuals I’ve met this far. She also is on a journey meeting amazing people in our community. Check out her My Festus page on Facebook. Her writing is amazing!"
“We love how much time and love MyFestus.com puts into our community!
Thank you for helping share what we have going on!!”
"Thank you, Sara. You have the gift of exhortation. You lovingly encourage others. We need lots more people like you in our world."
“WOW! I’m speechless again!
Your passion & love for our small town isn’t something that even people that live here have.
It’s so refreshing to read and see it through another’s eyes how great our town is."
"Hi Sara!!! We are so happy that you are sharing Festus and highlighting so many amazing things and people in our community! Love all of your stories! You are a wonderful writer and pick up on all the tiny details."
“Thank you SO much Sara Marie for what you do for the community and its people.
We are grateful for your drive to share about all of us and our local businesses.
Joe and I are flattered by the kind words that made our hearts full and look forward to guiding and serving our community for many years to come!
B & Joe”
"Sara,
Thank you so much for that beautifully written article.
I always enjoy reading all of your articles.
You certainly have a way with words and expressing the exact sentiments behind what we are trying to do.
We appreciate your time and overwhelming support of our organization and cause!
We will share this everywhere!
Once again, thank you."
“MyFestus.com I was so happy to see you!
You are truly a Bright Light.
Thank you for all the love and joy you spread to so many!”
"Today I had the chance to meet with the founder of the
"My Festus" page. She is the absolute sweetest person, and she has so many amazing local resources on her page.
Follow her!"
"Wow you are supremely eloquent and the time you no doubt spent on that amazing write up can never be thanked you enough."
"MyFestus.com, thank you for your kind words!!! I work at iguanas and we all LOVED reading your review and appreciate your business!! We are so glad you enjoyed and hope to see you again soon."
"Thanks for sharing these encouraging thoughts. Your writing is a blessing to this community, thanks for sharing your gifts with us."
“This is lovely. Thank you so much for sharing this.
I always love reading someone else’s point of view about my work.
I appreciate this and I appreciate you!”
"Sara (MyFestus.com) thank you for taking the time to chat with my dad and I! I feel like this article is a true representation of who we are. I look forward to serving my community for many more years to come…”
"Thank you so much! I just want to tell you we appreciate your continued support and help on spreading the word about Atlas as a whole and about our events!"
“Sara,
You are so sweet I enjoyed speaking with you and I am humbled by your Kind words. You are an Inspiration yourself in promoting our County.
In everything you are and do.
Thank you!”
“Thank you Sara Marie with MyFestus.com for modeling the positive journalism our community needs and deserves!
Thank you to the phenomenal Sara Marie with MyFestus.com
for the incredible glow up.
Local journalism at its finest!
Thank you for all the positivity you bring to our community!”
“Thank you, MyFestus.com, for this and thank you to our community for getting behind our Living Life on 2 Wheels initiatives.
It truly does take a village.
Thank you for all the hard work you put into showcasing all that our community has to offer!!
You are awesome!!”
“Wow! I'm blown away by your amazing words and kindness. Thank you so much Sara."
“I love all your positive energy you have daily.
It energizes me."
“Keep shining that light.
I love your mission and you’ve definitely checked all the boxes this year- share, connect, and support.
Thank you for consistently being a positive voice and source of pertinent information for our little corner of the world.
MyFestus.com has an extensive selection of local reviews and information pertaining to all things local in the Twin City area.”
“Sara Marie is one of a kind and you will truly be blessed to connect with her."
“Sara, I’m so impressed by the way your mind works!
Your thoughts are very powerful and thought provoking.
You continue to impress me with your writing and speaking skills."
“Well said Sara Marie!
This is OUR FESTUS! Thank you
for spearheading ALL things Festus for our community.”
"Sara Marie you are so kind!
Thank you for writing such a thoughtful article. I love serving our community and am truly humbled by your words.
I'm proud to represent ProActive Chiropractic - Festus and help people on their journey to wellness."
"Thank YOU and for MyFestus.com for your hard work, beautiful stories, and amazing love for our community!
We just love and appreciate you & your talents so much!"
The Resource Guide Sara Created:
Proudly Connecting People & Creating Community One Story At A Time.
Click on a Story to Feel Inspired:
The Evolution of Identity Illustrations
Comfort At Kettelhut’s, Come As You Are
Facing the Façade
Interview with Festus Resident: Andy Held, a Leader Who Holds Space for All of Us
Wild Card
To The Trusted Transportation Team – Festus School Bus Driver/Bus Garage Appreciation
Ready or Not…Just START
Strength in Maintaining our Structure
Favorite Fun Facts and Fhotos at Forty, For Now
A Conversation with Courtney on Community Theatre
How Does MyFESTUS.com Support OurFESTUS Area Community?
Grind Coffee Company Has Got You Covered
An Observation About OurFESTUS and An Invitation For You
Festus Intermediate School Honor Choir 2022 Christmas Concert
Kind Kami: Empowering Women Through Storytelling
Fuel with Fun
Sara’s Experiences
Trusting Turtles
Always with an itty-bitty dose of encouragement.
Help Connect Sara in the Rochester, MN area!
Friends
Meet local, brave entrepreneurs, courageous businesses, unique individuals and compassionate nonprofit organizations who are intentionally creating positive impacts in our community.
Food
Learn about local restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and establishments offering an array of atmospheres and delights for your tastebuds. Whether you are an experienced foodie, or someone who is curious to try something new, you will be surprised at all the delicious dining options in OurFESTUS area.
Fun
Discover the beauty in our local parks and places that provide amusing activities for yourself, family and friends. Find out where to go for your next family fun day, date night or when you are craving some solo reflection time. Smile and laugh as you read stories from many entertaining blog posts.
Mind
Refueling and recharging your mind is important. Stop here to check in with yourself while you explore tools to help you heal and grow. Find encouragement and support to improve your mental well-being and emotional resilience.
Community
We all need to feel a sense of belonging. There is power in connecting and collaborating with others to nourish this need. Celebrate the culture that lives within our Festus-area community while learning how you can be more authentically connected.
Services
Explore the local services that help make life easier. From pet sitting and errand running; to photographers, elder help and more, this section shines the light on those who have a special, valuable service to offer.
