Founded in summer 2025, Dear Springfield Mama is a weekly email for local moms, grandparents and caregivers who want to live more grounded, present lives with their kids — without spending hours online trying to figure out what to do.
Written by a former local journalist, it includes firsthand reporting, real pictures, and regional knowledge.
See a sample edition here.
Editions will bring you:
- Seasonal guides
- Local outdoor and indoor places to explore
- Things to do in Springfield
About the Editor
I’m Brittany Meiling — a longtime journalist and newspaper editor turned stay-at-home mom, homeschooling parent, and part-time contract news and book editor.
I use my background in reporting to dig up good outings, sort through what’s worth our time, and test ideas myself before offering up suggestions for you.
My goal is to spend more time outside or in my town, and bring as many neighbors as I can out with me.
