Denise is a mom on a mission to share all the fun things you can do with kids in St. Louis...and beyond! 
You know that airline safety talk where “in case of emergency, please put your mask on first”? For moms, getting in a workout is a lot like that. Some of us need a reminder that it’s so VERY important to take care of yourself FIRST…so you have what it takes to care for your tiny […]
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Our Favorite St. Louis Pumpkin Patches
There’s been a bit of a shake up in the great Pumpkin Patch the last couple years. One of our favorite farms shut down, two popped up and fizzled and another has split in two. But never fear! There’s still some great places to go get a holiday gourd without resorting to the cardboard bin […]
SmallFoot Ticket Giveaway and Games to Play
Let’s get mythical with the adventures of Migo, a Yeti who’s convinced that there really IS such a thing as a….SMALLFOOT. Yep, they’re turning the legendary Bigfoot myth on it’s head and having a ton of family fun while we’re at it! Who’s in Smallfoot? The film stars the voices of Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya, […]
Best Places to take Pictures of the Arch with your Kids
Until the recent “highway lid” was installed over Hwy 44 the Gateway Arch had been down right difficult to photograph. Well, difficult if you wanted any people in the photo. This is one of my favorite shots, and it was pretty tricky to get since it was using a digital pocket camera propped up on […]
Rolling on the River: Gateway Arch Riverboat Cruises
No visit to the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis is complete without a riverboat tour of the Mississippi! Step back in time as you board the Becky Thatcher or Tom Sawyer and take a tranquil tour of the riverfront. Just to let you know, the family and I were invited to tour the river […]
6 Awesome Tips: The Great Forest Park Balloon Race and Glow
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race is a St. Louis freebie that you can not miss. Your kids are gonna love this! **Pssst: check out my Instagram Stories from 9-14-18 for a sneak peak!** Great Forest Park Balloon Race Colorful hot air balloons take to the sky from the middle of Forest Park on Saturday […]
Five Ways to Celebrate Big Mac’s Big Birthday
The Big Mac is turning 50 and you’re invited to the party! It’s not everyday an icon like the Big Mac turns the big 5-0, and to celebrate McDonald’s is handing out a free MacCoin with every Big Mac sold in 14,000 participating restaurants starting at lunch time Aug. 2nd (until supplies run out, of […]
Finding Missouri’s Buried Treasure Will Make Your Weekend
“You think I’ll find gold?” Mitch asked as he eyeballed the massive bag of dirt on the counter. “Maybe fool’s gold kiddo,” I told him, not wanting to spoil his game of make-believe “panning for gold.” “Well duh. It’s called Pyrite, mom.” That’s my boy: dreamer, scientist, sarcastic middle schooler. Psst: this post is sponsored […]
