Free Sunscreen! Free Soft Drinks! Free Parking!    If you live in the St. Louis area you have likely heard this enthusiastic chant during the Holiday World commercials on the radio. Curiosity got the best of us and we ventured out for a...
Spoiler alert: we had a great time!About two years ago, my family and I decided to go to Disney World for spring break. The kids were good ages for the magic that Disney brings and I even slacked on...
If you’re looking for a wine-and-food road trip this summer, might I suggest Hermann, Missouri? I grew up not far from there, so when I get to share it with friends, it's always fun. Now, I get to share...
Nothing says summer like a good road trip! We're excited to re-share this Chicago travel post with you!     Having lived in Chicago and making the short trip back there to visit many times, it is fun to now take my...
We’ve all been there, haven’t we?   We have set aside vacation time, booked our stays, purchased flights or made the road trips, packed for ourselves and others, planned thoughtful itineraries and ended up on family vacations that are fun...
Self-Care ... what is self-care?  According to the dictionary ... it is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health. Another definition is the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and...
    The first thing most people think of when they think of Florida is Disney World. But for those of us with preschoolers and elementary-aged children who hate lines and crowds and are just generally made anxious by the thought...

First-Time Campers!

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I’ve always had an excitement for the idea of camping … well, the thought of it, at least. And up until recently, it was just a thought … something I wanted to do with my family but never had....
Looking for a road trip destination? We are re-sharing this post about Omaha that ran in August, 2022, for inspiration!       Another month, another conference for my husband, Andy. This time we found ourselves in Omaha, Nebraska. We hope you find...
We are re-sharing this International Travel post from May, 2022 to help you with any upcoming trips!   My family and I are traveling for the first time ever internationally as a party of 5, and I'm a little nervous, I...

In + Around STL

A Guide to Local Trains for Your Train Lover

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  If you're like us, you may have a train lover in your home! We're lucky here in St. Louis to have access to several...