Heritage Corridor: Best Midwest Spring Trip
We visited the Heritage Corridor (La Salle County) for the weekend as a family. From kid-friendly hikes to waterfalls to a waterpark, our whole weekend exploring the region was magical.
Seasonal Ideas
Best Winter Getaway: Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
 This winter getaway will leave you speechless! We headed to Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City for the weekend and it was the perfect winter escape. This Margaritaville location opened in
Fall in Southern Illinois: Best Places to Explore With Your Family
We explored the beautiful region of Southern Illinois earlier this month. If you want to enjoy fall in Southern Illinois, this area is only two hours from St. Louis and
Best Midwest Beach: Clear Lake
Earlier this month, we drove to Clear Lake, Iowa and we were blown away by this surprising summer destination. Who knew there was such a great beach close to us?!
Summer in Branson
We headed to Branson for a long weekend and it was such a great trip! There is something so magical about this area. This was our family’s first time visiting
Family Adventure Camp at Summit
We experienced the most magical week at Family Adventure Camp at Summit Bechtel Reserve (click here for my 10% discount code). Mark and I loaded our four daughters up in
The Four Best NW Arkansas Bike Trails
We recently took our 4 daughters on a 55-mile bike adventure in Northwest Arkansas. Starting in Fayetteville, we rode north to Springdale and then ended in Bentonville. It was an
Low Effort Snow Activities
It is our second snow day this week in St. Louis, so I thought it would be fun to share some low-effort snow activities! These were relatively easy to set
Family Adventure in Chicago
Are you looking for a fun family adventure within driving distance from St. Louis? Look no further than Chicago (a 5 hour drive)!! We visited my family in Milwaukee for
The Ultimate STL Christmas Bucket List
Winter in St. Louis is such a special time! It is truly magical. Here is a list of our family favorites over the years, plus some new ones! Table of
Top 5 Family Nature Activities
Camping as a family is my favorite family activity. It really encourages us to have time focused on each other, by removing other distractions we may have at home. Here are
A Weekend in Murphysboro
Just 2 hours from St. Louis is a complete hidden gem! Not only is Murphysboro surrounded by beautiful family-friendly hiking trails, but their food scene is nationally recognized. We had
