Get ready for the awful Halloween jokes, because it’s Halloween in St. Louis! One of our traditions here is to make kids “do a trick” to get their treat on Halloween night. And by trick, we mean a joke! What? You mean other regions don’t do this? Boy, those kids have it easy… If you’re new …
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Does your kid’s school have a garden? School gardens might be a lot of hard work, but they reward students with lessons you can’t get from a book. After being invited to the School Nutrition Association’s conference this summer I’ve been more curious about lunch time in my kid’s school. I asked for a tour …
Updated 2020 Because 2020 is such an awesome year (insert eyeroll here) the Saint Louis Boo at the Zoo has made some adjustments to keep families safe AND entertained this Halloween. Saint Louis Boo at the Zoo 2020 You’ll need to get your 2020 Boo at the Zoo tickets IN ADVANCE. Tickets are not available …
World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park is a non-profit organization that promotes the conservation of wild birds of prey. Ok, that sounds a bit dull. Tell your kids you’re taking them to the Bird Zoo. Much better. 2022 Update To better support our feathered friends, the World Bird Sanctuary is now charging admission to visit. Don’t …
Want to SPARK your kid’s curiosity about science? Then you’ll want to check out the Curiosity Cube, touring St. Louis this September 2019! The Curiosity Cube is a traveling science lab put together by MilliporeSigma, a global life science company. If the name sounds a bit familiar, its because MilliporeSigma is the result of a …
I’ve put it off long enough–it’s time for Mitch to start carrying a cell phone. The decision to let your child have a smart phone is highly personal–you have to consider your kid’s level of maturity, responsibility and the actual NEED for a phone. This post is sponsored by iTechshark, all opinions are my own. …
…and they’re made right here in St. Louis! I got an insider tour of Across the Board, a family-owned board game company that handcrafts classic games with–dare I say it–heirloom materials. The only cardboard you’ll find in this shop are the games boxes! Everything Across the Board makes are carved into maple or walnut veneer …
It’s officially back to school time in St. Louis and the big TAX FREE weekend sale starts Friday. All over town, stores are trying to get you excited about Missouri’s tax holiday and get you into the store this weekend to buy your kid’s supplies….like I need a reminder that school is starting next week. Thanks, …