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The Depth of The Dapper Duo

Looks can be deceiving. It is easy to judge anything, or anyone, by their appearance. Many of us have preconceived notions about, well, most anything! 

Women Empowering Women Event

Learn more about the recent: Women Empowering Women Event – BUSINESS WOMEN’S GROUP OF JEFFERSON COUNTY on:  ~ Thursday, January 30, 2025 ~ ** This

Feel Good at Frankie Gianino’s

This time of year, with the holiday season upon us, it can bring up many conflicting feelings, personal to each of us… …excitement, stress, optimism,

Carmelita Davidson’s Daily Dozen

A surprise tribute to the compassionate Carmelita Davidson! Since I have been intentional about having conversations with local leaders, one name kept coming up over

Friday Figuring

If you are trying to figure out what to do tonight, or this weekend, this is an itty-bitty, non-paid endorsement inviting you to figure out

Nicole: Find Your Voice 

In this vulnerable episode, local resident, Nicole Tucker Ingram, shares a tender glimpse through her journey of finding her own voice as a woman in

Midweek Motivator Email

I am excited about the opportunity to SHARE communication via email to CONNECT with you as we all SUPPORT OurFESTUS-area community. SUBSCRIBE to communication for

Teaser

A teaser is short and sweet, leaving one salivating for more.  A teaser is a treat, a taste, an itty-bitty preview of what it is

Atlas Youth Outreach

Updated Prior to the October 18, 2024, Atlas Youth Outreach Hosted a Teen Trunk-or-Treat. Check out what it, and they, are all about: Teenagers are

Asphalt Appreciation

LISTEN to THIS story on my NEW YouTUBE Channel…or keep reading:There is nothing like traveling outside of our local city, county, state, or country that

That Feisty Friday Feeling!

Do Fridays ever have you feeling a little feisty?🙋‍♂️ … Maybe even a little spicy? You know, that sassy energy that just makes you wanna

Ready or Not…Just START

“The key to success is to start before you’re ready.” Marie Forleo  Sometimes we are presented with an unexpected opportunity in life that is ready

Marvelous Marie

I call her “Marvelous Marie.” I am referring to the marvelous local celebrity, Marie Stelling, Community Relations Director at Autumn Ridge Residences. There are multiple

SEARCH & Find!

I LOVE a good organizational system! In fact, to my embarrassment, my parents LOVE to tell people that I asked for a filing cabinet when

Space to SHINE!

People in Jefferson County are looking for referrals that go beyond a general internet search.  We all want to know WHO we can TRUST to

Empowered Women Empower Women

Nicole Tucker Ingram is an Empowered Woman with a MISSION to help others FIND THEIR VOICE! We will learn more about her on the FUTURE:

De Soto Park Delivers

Ohh the summer temperatures are elevating again in OurFESTUS area! To elevate your outdoor adventures and COOL off, OurFAMILY recommends an itty-bitty drive to De

Library Lovin’

Throughout this sweet summer, as my children and I are exploring and experiencing all there is to love in OurFESTUS area, we have intentional conversations

iCare Community Award

I am beyond honored to be the recipient of the RE/MAX Best Choice Missouri Real Estate iCare Award. Thank you to this incredible team! Here

Welcome Home to Tree of Life

SHARE: Our customers desire to decorate their homes with unique home decor and furniture. By sourcing items from several local artists and small American businesses,

Wilde Lawn Service

SHARE:  We are a local lawn and landscape service that does a bit of everything, from mowing lawns, to full landscape design and installation!  We

Ooh La La at LaLa’s 

Ooh La La… Just saying those itty-bitty words and letting the luxurious sounds roll off your tongue create a fancy feeling of love and exquisite

Precious Pogolino’s

Earlier this week, I posted about the Unbelievable Mystical Magic in The Mine at Bonne Terre. Reminiscing about this day brought me back to where

Tanglefoot Creamery ANNOUNCED NEW OWNERS!

NEW OWNERS FOR TANGLEFOOT CREAMERY ANNOUNCED! Yeeeaaaahhhh! How exciting that this business will continue on! May OurFESTUS-area community support these courageous and creative folks. Follow them

 Four-Flavor Flight Fun 

Why choose one flavor of ice cream when you have full permission to choose FOUR flavors!?! That’s right…ice cream flights (among other amazing drinks, food,

Indulge at Dairy Queen

As the sun shines and you feel the seasons shift, you can also feel a shift within your soul. It’s like, as the air freshens

Love for the Leader

Growing up in a small, rural, agricultural community in Southwest Wisconsin in the 80’s and 90’s, our local weekly newspaper was our primary source of

One Year In

✨This MyFESTUS website has been up and running for over a year now.✨ ✨Whoo hoo!✨ While there are even more stories about sharing, connecting, and

Break Out of a Boxed In Escape Room

MTV…the “Music” television network influenced the lives of at least three generations of teenagers and young adults. Most Gen X-ers, Millennials, and Gen Z-er’s are

RE-Post On Our Local Post Offices

I love staying connected by exchanging Christmas cards.  There is something charming and exhilarating about this old-fashioned way to stay in touch. Reconnecting in this

Happy Halloween from 1988!

🎃😁🧡Happy Halloween from 1988! This is 4-year old me, loving my carved pumpkin, rocking my “Dog the Bounty Hunter” mullet next to my older brother,

✨MyFESTUS.com is NOW on ✨LinkedIn✨

✨MyFESTUS.com is now on ✨LinkedIn✨ www.linkedin.com/company/myfestus-com Please find me & follow me. This is just another itty-bitty way I can share, connect & support our

Dawn Peery, Precise in the Details 

The impressive thing about humanity is how varied each of us are within our skills, talents, abilities, and personality types. All humans are created differently.

Share, Connect, and Support

There is power in sharing, connecting and supporting each other to enhance so many aspects of our life. 💪🏼 By sharing and uniting to celebrate our itty-bitty

A Relaxing Date Night to Replicate

☝️🍣 🍱  Sweet and savory sushi at Kasabi Japanese Steak, Sushi & Ramen …followed by… ✌️🎶🍹A chill acoustic set by Elliot Pearson [@thepassinglanestl], accompanied by

Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cakes

I was born in 1984. That was the same year that President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the month of July as National Ice Cream month. While

Twin City Area Optimist Club

Some words, phrases and concepts just speak to me. I was originally invited to attend a Twin City Area Optimist Club meeting to learn more

The Festus Public Library

With your personality, do you identify as someone who knows what you want and need? Or, do you find yourself more curious and open to

Festus Main Street Fun

Our community is so fortunate to have such excellent, entertaining establishments! So many smiles at my daughter’s friends’ 12-year-old birthday party with sweet treats at

Dairy Queen in Herculaneum, MO

Yesterday was my daughter’s 12th birthday! She chose a birthday dinner from the Herculaneum Dairy Queen (DQ) on our way to her dance class last

Taytro’s Bar & Bistro

Taytro’s Bar and Bistro is truly a triple threat for one’s dining experience as they offer: – Tasty, scrumptious food and delectable drinks – Tremendous,