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 …
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The kids are bored…again…and your wallet is empty…again. You’ve been to the local park three times already this week. And if you have to sit on that same playground bench and make small talk with Perfect Becky one more minute you might just snap… When we go out of town I’m shocked at how much …
When it’s way too cold (or hot) to play outside, where can you take the kids to play in St. Louis where it’s always climate controlled and dry? Some place that, ah hem, doesn’t sell burgers or chicken sandwiches? Here’s 12 awesome ideas! Please note that not all these places are open all the time, …
I’m updating this post with information on where kids can eat free during the current shelter in place upheaval. Thankfully a lot of restaurants are stepping up and helping families get through this mess. Restaurant dining rooms may be closed, but the drive-thrus are open! Plus many places are now offering curbside pickup. Update March …
Dreaming about baseball season? So is Fredbird! He can’t wait for the Cardinals to come back to Busch Stadium, so he’s inviting all the baseball loving kids and their families to come hang out at Ballpark Village every Wednesday night until the home opener!This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are mine–because who doesn’t …
Each year I get a renewal notice from the St. Louis Zoo for my family’s membership, and every year I open my wallet without hesitation. Why, it’s the most awesome zoo ever! Of course I want to be a member! Whoo-hoo! But this year…I paused. We’ve been members almost as long as I’ve been a mom–20 …
The Children’s Zoo has been closed and replaced with a Dinosaur display. Read more here. The St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park is a great place to take the kids–not only is our zoo world class, there’s no admission fee charged at the door. No PAID Admission needed to Enter the St. Louis Zoo You …
updated 3-5-2020 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 make a bucket list full of indoor activities, but will be ready to toss those …