Denise is a mom on a mission to share all the fun things you can do with kids in St. Louis...and beyond! 
Running around a splash pad on a hot, sticky St. Louis summer day is a joy for little kids. And, let’s face it–it’s a cheap outing for you! There might be a few good splash pads hidden behind gated areas–I’m looking at you St. Louis Children’s Zoo–most are located in totally free public parks.
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What You Need to Know about the New Gateway Arch Entrance and Museum!
The wait is finally over! After five long years, construction workers have packed up their gear. The massive overhaul of the Gateway Arch entrance, grounds and museum IS DONE! Whooo-hoo! They’ve been talking about re-connecting the Arch grounds to the rest of downtown as far back as 2005. Remember what it looked like BEFORE the […]
Saying Good Bye is Never Easy
St. Louis lost it’s biggest fan last night. Mike Arnold, the owner and vibrant social media rock star behind @GusGusFunBus passed away Thursday night, unable to recover from his injuries after being hit by a pair of carjackers in a stolen truck. Mike was such a cool dude, and he loved promoting the St. Louis […]
16 Places to Take Dad out for Fun In St. Louis
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the dads in our life–but let’s skip the cheesy ties, m’kay? Here’s a whole bunch of ways you can have tons of fun with Dad around St. Louis!
Is Life Outside Better? These guys think so!
If you feel like your kids are starting to grow roots sticking them right to the couch and that dang Xbox, then have I got a festival for you!
Indoor Mini Golf at the Sheldon
The fine folks at the Sheldon Art Galleries wanted to do something different this year, something that combines art with family fun. And they hit the mark with this summer’s new installation: Golf the Galleries! Mitch and I were invited to to a media sneak peek of the exhibit and we were blown away! This […]
Gateway to Fun: Eckert’s Pick Your Own Fruit
Who wouldn’t like to spend an afternoon wandering a lush green orchard learning where food really comes from? Top it off with a tractor ride, a little playground time and ice cream–and you’ve got a trip to Eckert’s. Visiting Eckert’s is practically a childhood rite of passage in St. Louis! Eckert’s pick your own fruit […]
42 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in St. Louis
Mother’s Day is a time to kick back, relax and enjoy your day. You deserve it mom! Here’s a whole bunch of ways you can celebrate your special day around St. Louis–with or without the kids. It’s your day, after all! Celebrate it the way that makes YOU happy. So what would you like to do? Go […]
