You already know that visiting a state park is pretty awesome, but on the third Saturday in May 16–in celebration of Kids to Parks Day–you can have even MORE fun! This national event is sponsored by the National Park Trust and endorsed by Missouri State Parks. More than 100,000 parks throughout the county will be participating! …
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There’s no doubt that Grant’s Farm is one of St. Louis’ favorite family attractions. For a mere $12 a carload, you can experience a deer park safari, pet a few goats, feed a sheep, watch animal shows and hang out with the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales. And since the whole shebang is hosted by Anheuser-Busch, …
I’d like you to meet the four-legged member of our family, Mousse. He’s a rescue dog that we scoured the internet for and drove 100 miles to pick up in Columbia, at the Humane Society shelter. Actually, it was more like 400 miles because we had to drive out to Columbia twice–once to look him …
When I was a teenager Trivial Pursuit was a pretty big deal. Everyone was playing it–even me, though I was kinda young to have a the depth of knowledge you need to play a trivia game. Who won an Oscar in 1966? Geez, I don’t know. What was the batting average of Keith Hernandez? Didn’t …
I’ve been blogging for a Loooooong time and sometimes the things I talked about few years ago are no longer available. You’ve found one of those posts. So…How about them Cardinals? via GIPHY I’m not sure what you were looking for, but how about else something fun? Fun things to do in St. Louis My …
I’ve spent many, many afternoons at the Frisco Train Store in Valley Park with both boys during their looooong Thomas the Train stages. But that was before either had to start school and we had way too many idle afternoons to fill up with play time out of the house. Mitch and Ryan really missed playing on that …
What little kid isn’t thrilled by BIG TRUCKS? I know both of my boys had their fascinations with big trucks when they were pre-schoolers. Ok. They still like big trucks. It’s a guy thing. Which is why the Magic House in Kirkwood is setting aside a WHOLE DAY to celebrate Big Trucks.Psst: this post is …
Every kid should go on a Washington DC vacation at least once in their young life to soak up some patriotic fun and knowledge. D.C. is a great place for families, because once you sort out the hotel, food and transportation, the rest is free! My family just returned from DC and I’m loaded with tips to share …