PRIDELY - St. Louis Vol 2

Renovations

to increase home value

Personalization: We all want to make our home unique to our own character. However, when it comes time to sell, buyers want to envision themselves in the home, which can be difficult if the entire home is personalized to you. Avoid any personalization that is difficult to undo and stick to a nice universal outlook that speaks to everyone.

Landscaping: Just like with personalizing, it’s best to keep it simple. Some home buyers may love how elaborate your landscaping may look, but most of the time they’re considering the cost of upkeep or the difficulty of maintaining that look. A clean lawn with curb appeal is the best first impression to give to potential buyers.

Closet Space: Some of us are minimalist and can do with a larger room by sacrificing closet space, but most potential buyers value the importance of storage. Remember, buyers want to see themselves living in the home, and a lack of closet space might send them looking elsewhere.

Bold Paint: Freshly painted rooms are a great way to brighten up your home. There’s nothing wrong with bringing a little color into your home but keep in mind that buyers may not favor the same colors you do. Stick to keeping the colors subtle with small accents and focus more on neutral tones to appeal to potential buyers.

Trendy Designs: Barn doors and patterned tiles may look great to some buyers, but avoid trendy designs that might be outdated when you decide to sell. No matter how tempting the latest home design trend may be, the classic look is always the safest bet.

DIY Projects: Projects that you build yourself are great, but only when they’re done professionally. This is important to potential buyers so make sure if you’re going to do your own home project, that you do it exceptionally well. This also applies to repairs, quick cover ups will only get you so far. These sort of projects can either increase or decrease the value of your home so make sure you know what you’re doing before proceeding.

Long-Term Necessities: When it comes to renovations, keep in mind that not every buyer needs a built in office desk, or a workshop, or anything that may seem like a great idea to you. Tread carefully when adding permanent fixtures, not all buyers have the same vision as you when it comes to changes made. Make sure your room structures allow the flexibility for potential buyers to make their own changes.

Restaurants

Sugarfire Smoke House

Southern-style, local BBQ chain serving ribs, salmon, brisket cheesesteaks, spiked shakes & more.

605 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101

Phone: (314) 797-8485 | Web:sugarfiresmokehouse.com

Charlie Gitto’s On the Hill

Longtime Italian spot with pizzas & toasted ravioli delivered in an oldworld, elegant atmosphere.

5226 Shaw Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone: (314) 772-8898 | Web: www.charliegittos.com

Broadway Oyster Bar

Down-home hangout featuring Cajun classics plus nightly live music & a hopping outdoor patio.

736 S Broadway St, St. Louis, MO 63102

Phone: (314) 621-8811 | Web: www.broadwayoysterbar.com

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Stacked STL

Build-your-own burgers pair with beer & specialty drinks.

7637 Ivory St, St. Louis, MO

Zia’s Restaurant

Long-standing option pairs Italian classics with imported wine in a casual, comfy setting.

5256 Wilson Ave, St. Louis, MO

Brasserie by Niche

French brasserie fare at dinner/ weekend brunch in classic digs with a wall of windows to the street.

4580 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, MO

The Fountain on Locust

Former Stutz auto showroom with classic American eats, specialty ice cream drinks & art deco murals.

3037 Locust St, St. Louis, MO

Lombardo’s Trattoria

Longstanding, family-owned

Italian eatery serving steaks, signature pasta & seafood.

201 S 20th St, St. Louis, MO

Eleven Eleven Mississippi

Celebrated bistro for Californian cuisine with a wine emphasis in a stylish renovated-factory space.

1111 Mississippi Ave, St. Louis, MO

The Schlafly Tap Room

Convivial microbrewery pairing hearty pub grub with its signature beers, plus outdoor seating.

2100 Locust St, St. Louis, MO

Salt + Smoke

Relaxed Texas-style BBQ joint with lots of bourbons, artisan cocktails & craft beer.

6525 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO

Landry’s Seafood House

Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.

1820 Market St, St. Louis, MO

Fitz’s Delmar

Lively root beer factory & restaurant offering American grub, floats & views of its bottling line.

6605 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO

FEB 18

Mardi Gras

Get ready for one of the best Mardi Gras parties in the heart of all the action on Saturday, February 18th at Molly’s in Soulard. Don’t stand out in the cold or wait in long lines for dirty porta-potties, get your all-inclusive ticket to the Mardi Gras Experience at Molly’s. Learn more at eventbrite. com.

MAR 11

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Run

Elaborate floats, marching bands, and giant helium-filled balloons fill the streets of St. Louis for the annual parade, which steps off at noon from 18th and Market streets on the Saturday prior to St. Patrick’s Day. Learn more at irishparade.org

APR 22

St. Louis Earth Day Festival

The annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival in Forest Park is an opportunity for the community to celebrate the Earth while learning about resources, products and services that enable practicing Earth Day every day. Enjoy three stages of entertainment, local food, 200+ booths, and hands-on activities for the whole family. Learn more at earthday-365.org.

MAY 18

Taste of Tequila, Splash of Charity

Join us for amazing tequila tastings, Sunny’s specialty margaritas, a dinner buffet, silent auction and a live music experience. Discover more at eventbrite.com.

JUN 24

PrideFest St. Louis

PrideFest is an annual celebration of LGBT+ culture. Including a parade with floats and contingents, twenty hours of live entertainment ranging from pop, disco, jazz, rock, country and rap. Learn more at pridestl.org.

JUL 4

Fair Saint Louis

Around July 4th, St. Louis celebrates the nation’s birthday with a free blow-out bash. In addition to free concerts from nationally-known artists like Collective Soul, Joss Stone, and Hootie & The Blowfish, there’s plenty of food and beverage options and a spectacular fireworks display. Learn more at fairstlouis.org.

AUG 11 Blues at the Arch Festival

Grab a blanket and head to the seventh annual Blues at the Arch, presented by Gateway Arch Park Foundation in partnership with the National Blues Museum and the National Park Service. The festival showcases the talents of national and local entertainers along with food trucks, a market and after parties. Learn more at archpark.org.

SEP 8

Saint Louis Art Fair

In addition to unique, high quality artwork by visual artists from across the country, the Art Fair includes the Creative Castle kids’ area, food and beverage options at Pleasures of the Palate, and three stages with live entertainment. Learn more at saintlouisartfair.com.

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

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OCT 6

Best of Missouri Market

The Best of Missouri Market returns to the Missouri Botanical Garden this fall with nearly 100 vendors offering handcrafted items, locally produced food, and much more. Learn more at events.missouribotanicalgarden.org.

NOV 23

St. Louis Thanksgiving Day Parade

Ameren Missouri sponsors this annual parade that features colorful floats, bands, storybook characters, carriages, equestrian units and Santa Claus as it winds through downtown St. Louis to kick off the holiday season. Learn more at holidaysinstl.com.

DEC 2

3rd Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl®

The 3rd Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl® is coming back to town Saturday December 2nd, 2023 from 12pm-8pm! Put on your best holiday onesies, Santa suits, ugly sweaters, and elf costumes! It’s the most wonderful crawl of the year! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

JAN 6

Illusions The Drag Queen Show St. Louis

Our Drag queen show in St. Louis, has put an amazing twist on drag in St. Louis by bringing you the very best in celebrity impersonation drag queen entertainment for all your celebration needs! Learn more online at eventbrite.com.

EATING THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control

weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do.

Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us

strive to achieve but often fall short.

InfluencesCultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors. However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism. Although it can

sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with self-image when suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating.

Weight ManagementHere are tips to help you manage your weight.

For starters, never skip a meal. By skipping a meal, you’re allowing yourself to become

hungry later which can result in reckless binge eating. Be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and limit night time snacking. This will allow you to always be one step ahead

of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food.

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Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

ST. LOUIS QUEER+ SUPPORT HELPLINE

SQSH’s Peer Support Helpline offers free, confidential, and identity-affirming emotional support and resource referrals, by and for the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community.

Local: 314-380-7774 | Toll-Free: 844-785-7774 | Web: www.thesqsh.org

METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP

We are a grassroots nonprofit organization that is diligently working to create a more inclusive and supportive community here in Saint Louis. We lift each other up, empowering each other as we work towards equality. Web: www.stlmetrotrans.org

PROMO MISSOURI

PROMO confronts systemic inequities to liberate the full spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination and oppression. Web: promoonline.org

PFLAG ST. LOUIS

PFLAG Greater St. Louis envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Through our core values of meeting people where they are and collaborating with others, PFLAG seeks to realize our vision through support, education, and advocacy. Phone: (314) 328-9432 | Web: www.pflagstl.org

MILLENNIUM IOP

Services to those in the LGBTQ+ community facing challenges with their mental health, which are affecting their daily life in a negative way. Intensive outpatient treatment takes place in a group setting, led by a therapist who is also a member of the gay community. Phone: 314-322-2048 | Web: www.millenniumiop.com

PRIDE ST. LOUIS

Resources, events, advocacy. Mission is to foster an understanding and tolerance of the LGBTQIA+ community by raising awareness through educational programs and events leading up to the annual PrideFest in St. Louis. Web: www.pridestl.org