{"id":7885,"date":"2025-03-22T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=7885"},"modified":"2025-03-20T09:58:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:58:28","slug":"celebrating-10-years-of-stlouisdad-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/celebrating-10-years-of-stlouisdad-com\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating 10 Years of StLouisDad.com"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ten years ago, I started StLouisDad.com as a fun idea\u2014just a way to share my experiences as a dad and highlight the amazing things happening in and around St. Louis. I never imagined it would turn into such a rewarding journey, filled with incredible opportunities, connections, and lasting memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past decade, I\u2019ve had the honor of working with some truly fantastic businesses and organizations. From the Gateway Arch Foundation to Union Station, Disney on Ice, and so many more, these collaborations have given me the chance to experience and share so much of what makes St. Louis special. I\u2019m beyond grateful for every partnership and opportunity that has come my way through this blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Perhaps even more rewarding than the opportunities, though, has been watching my children grow. When I started this blog, they were little, and so much of my writing centered around their adventures. Now, as they approach their teenage years, I find myself writing about them less, but my passion for sharing exciting events, activities, and experiences in St. Louis remains just as strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like any long-running website, there have been challenges\u2014looking at you, spam comments\u2014but the positives far outweigh any of the minor annoyances. While many dad blogs have come and gone, I\u2019m proud to say that StLouisDad.com is still going strong and doesn\u2019t plan on expiring anytime soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As I reflect on the last 10 years, I can\u2019t help but feel excited about what\u2019s ahead. The St. Louis community is always evolving, and I hope to continue bringing fresh content, helpful insights, and entertaining stories for years to come. Whether you\u2019ve been following since the early days or just recently discovered the blog, I sincerely appreciate every reader, comment, and shared post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s to another 10 years of StLouisDad.com! Thank you for being a part of the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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