Mel Boban

3 weeks ago | citylifestyle.com | Mel Boban

Not many instructional video series can boast the longevity of more than two decades and charitable contributions in the tens of thousands. Nestled in Flint Hill, The Wood Whisperer is an unconventional business made possible by the imagination and creativity of a husband and wife team, Marc and Nicole Spagnuolo. What they've achieved since their start in 2006 is remarkable, especially considering they began during the dawn of social media.

3 weeks ago | citylifestyle.com | Mel Boban

Featured ArticleJudgment Tree Spirits Sprang From Passion And A MissionArticle by Mel Boban Originally published in Chesterfield City LifestyleSugar Creek Winery's newest offering isn't wine at all; it's spirits! Distillery of Defiance is officially here to sip and sample on its own, or in a delicious cocktail. Sugar Creek's owner Becky Miller created Sugar Creek from her love of travel to Missouri wine country when she bought her own winery in Defiance to bring her wine passion to life.

2 months ago | citylifestyle.com | Mel Boban

St. Louis Mom is more than a local website destination; it's a community. When founder Rebekah Coste was living abroad and experiencing motherhood for the first time, she says she looked for a local resource for women like her, but she couldn't find it. Fast forward to Rebekah's return to her hometown St. Louis, and she came across the opportunity to curate this very 'online' place she was dreaming of for local women. Enter St. Louis Mom.

Mar 28, 2025 | citylifestyle.com | Mel Boban

Featured ArticleAdvice Editorial: Ways To Give BackArticle by Mel Boban Originally published in Chesterfield City LifestyleThe most limited resource people have is time. When thinking about investing or donating, we often consider money or physical assets. But in reality, dedicating time to a cause or foundation in local communities pays off tenfold, too. There are many ways, both one-time and ongoing, to help in neighborhoods and in many cases all they cost is time.

Feb 28, 2025 | citylifestyle.com | Mel Boban

Featured ArticleHow To Create Rich SoilArticle by Mel Boban Originally published in Chesterfield City Lifestyle​​​​​​Benefits of composting reach far and wide. Not only does compost feed plants with nutrients out of kitchen waste, it diverts trash from the landfill. The only cost to composting is time and the bins required to 'cook' the compost. The soil created can reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers and can hold more water than other soil types, keeping plants hydrated and healthy.