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 a ton of fun, cheap and sometime free summer things to do in St. Louis when the kids are out of school. In fact, there’s so much to do, you need to make a “summer bucket” list to cover it all. Not as creepy as a regular bucket list, your summer bucket holds all […]
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Beat the Heat with 57 Splash Pads
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.
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!
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 […]
Gateway to Fun: Grant’s Farm
What do you get when you combine a small zoo, a historic place and a bit of corporate good citizenship? Well, if you’re in St. Louis…you’ve got Grant’s Farm! This is one of our favorite places to visit with the kids and I’m sure it will be yours too!
Spring Into Your Park at the Arch 2018
Hop downtown to celebrate spring at the Arch Grounds! They’re wrapping up construction and all those ugly construction fences are being removed. You can even walk across the new pedestrian “lid” over Hwy 44! (It was opened to the public on March 27.) The Gateway Arch Park Foundation, formerly CityArchRiver, is hosting a big party: “Spring […]
15 Spring Break Adventures for Kids in St. Louis
Spring break weather is always a little dicey in St. Louis—it could be nice enough for a family picnic in Forest Park or you could end up on a sled ride down Art Hill! The smart mom will plan for indoor activities, but will be ready to toss those aside for a spontaneous hike through […]
What’s Open? Spring Fun In St. Louis
I feel like spring is playing hide and seek with us this year–spring break has been mostly cold and dreary, but there was the one day where we could break out the hammock and enjoy the sunshine…until the wind kicked in. (sigh) When the weather warms up and I can hear birds chirping through my […]
