Dear Springfield Mama is a weekly email for local moms who want to live more grounded, present lives with their kids—without spending hours online trying to figure out what to do.
See a sample edition here.
Editions will bring you:
- Local outdoor places to explore
- Things to do in Springfield
- Easy, budget-conscious dinner ideas
- The occasional essay about motherhood
It’s warm, useful, and thoughtfully curated—written not to add noise to your week, but to cut through it.
Motherhood is a full-time mental load. This newsletter exists to lighten it, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time living here.
About the Editor
I’m Brittany Meiling—a longtime journalist turned stay-at-home mom. I’m raising one spirited son here in Springfield and trying to savor the days while still making dinner, chasing creativity, and avoiding sticky play places when I can help it.
With just one child and the luxury of time that many moms don’t have, I realize I can do the legwork most parents don’t have time for. I use my background in reporting to dig up good outings, sort through what’s worth your time, and find the beauty buried beneath the search results.
Dear Springfield Mama is my offering to other moms: a practical, personal note to those in the mothering season of life. I hope it helps you feel a little more connected—to this place, to your child, and to yourself.
DEAR SPRINGFIELD MAMA 