Denise is a mom on a mission to share all the fun things you can do with kids in St. Louis...and beyond! 
There’s lots of places to get a photo with Santa during the Christmas season in St. Louis–did you know that some of them are TOTALLY FREE? –>FREE Photos with Santa<– Gingerbread Village Party Nov. 30, 4-7 pm The Chase Park Plaza (main lobby) • 212 Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis Check out an awesome St. Louis Gingerbread […]
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24 Great Places to Get a Photo with Santa in St. Louis
Looking for Santa this Christmas season for a cute holiday photo with your kiddo or a nice meet and greet over some cookies? Here’s a few of the BEST places to find the Jolly Old Elf himself! (Not sure you want a Santa photo? Here’s tips on getting a good holiday photo without the head […]
9 Tips for Awesome Christmas Photos without Santa
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 […]
Don’t miss these 11 Awesome St. Louis Christmas Lights
(updated for 2018) Get your twinkle on, it’s Christmas light time! Pour some hot cocoa in a travel mug, download your favorite holiday tunes and put your kids in the car–because I’ve got a list of St. Louis’ best Christmas light displays! Every year we celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with trip to a couple of these […]
Anheuser-Busch Holiday Lights
Take your family to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights display! (Yes, this is totally family friendly.) It has everything: holiday cheer, Clydesdales, s’mores, a Soup Bar, games for the kids, beer tasting for the grown ups and tons of fun. Believe it or not, it’s even better than last year! And did I mention it’s free? When Are […]
Merry Minecraft in July
Do you like to celebrate “Christmas in July?” It kinda makes sense to craft a few ornaments in the summer when the kids are bored…rather than in the winter when you’re frantically rushing from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas! Don’t cha think? Merry Minecraft Ornaments These Minecraft ornaments were a big hit last Christmas–and will still be […]
Let’s Play Together: Ultimate Family Gifts
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 […]
Shopping Tips for Santa Mom
Is Santa on a budget at your house? I get totally get it! But don’t worry, here’s a few tips to help you glide through the holiday shopping season like a rocket powered reindeer!
