It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Let’s make some Merry Minecraft Ornaments, send a letter to Santa and find the best Holiday Light Displays in St. Louis!
Does your Christmas tree need some new bling? Feel like making some great Pinterest worthy ornaments…but you’re not THAT crafty? No worries, because I have the perfect holiday project for you! All you’ll need is a quick run to the craft store to grab some plain glass ball ornaments, crafting plastic, scissors, double stick tape …
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Confession: I still have a tiny Star Wars poster I made with Shrinky Dinks when I was 12. I traced it off a post card sized Star Wars poster. It was soooooo cute. Yeah, I love Shrinky Dinks. And I still do. Shrinky Dinks are harder to find these day, but well worth the special …
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Last year I decided to let go of the traditional Santa photo. I know, I know, I put it on my Christmas bucket list last year, but we already saw the big guy on the Polar Express Train. I have this one grainy shot…rather like a photo of the elusive Bigfoot. I decided that it will do …
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(Updated 2018) Once again, Santa will be setting up shop at the St. Louis train museum (aka the National Museum of Transportation) This a great time to take the kids to see the Big Guy–it’s a relaxed atmosphere and Santa’s time is FREE with your admission to the train museum. You’ll need to bring your …
Nothing says Merry Christmas like a sparkly Minecraft creeper ornament nestled in your Christmas tree. What? It’s doesn’t? Shhhhh, don’t tell my six year old. Real Life Minecraft Crafts Mitch is seriously into Minecraft right now. Maybe you saw his Halloween costume? He also likes to craft with me–and I like to craft for the …
I was looking for something special to put under the tree this year for the boys, something so freaking awesome they’d both love it. A game that–gasp–a teenager could play with his little brother. I’m talking about the Ultimate. Family. Gift. This post is sponsored by Academy Sports + Outdoors but all opinions are my …
Jingle bells ringing, jolly elves singing, hot hot hot chocolate…all while clickity clacking through Downtown St. Louis on the Polar Express! What a way to celebrate the holidays! We’ve taken Mitch on the Polar Express train a couple of times now and it’s always pretty dang awesome. Magical even. And I’m happy to report that the Polar …
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Gooey Butter cake is one of St. Louis’ best inventions and a delicious tradition for any gathering. But sometimes a plate of cookies is easier to share than a gooey pan of cake, dontcha think? There are several versions of the recipe used by professional bakeries–all with “super secret” ingredients. But most of us home …