A Weekend in Sainte Genevieve

We explored Sainte Genevieve for the weekend and it was unbelievable! It is just one hour from St. Louis and this city is full of so much history and charm. Lots of great restaurants, attractions and outdoor hikes.  We’ve visited the area around Ste. Gen for their trails (Hawn State Park, Pickle Springs and Hickory […]

A to Z Playgrounds Bucket List 2025

A to Z Playgrounds: Download this freebie for an A to Z Bucket List of playgrounds around St. Louis! There is also an empty copy in this download so you can create your own too. Happy exploring!   Download Here  

A to Z Trails Bucket List 2025

A to Z Trails: Download this freebie for an A to Z Bucket List of trails around St. Louis! There is also an empty copy in this download so you can create your own too. Happy exploring! Download here

A Weekend in Springfield, Missouri!

We traveled to Springfield, Missouri for the weekend. Being just 3 hours from St. Louis, this was a perfect distance for a family-friendly weekend trip! I’ve compiled our favorite activities, hikes and restaurants below. We really enjoyed visiting Springfield, MO and we are looking forward to another trip there soon!  Snapshot of our weekend: Friday:  […]

A Weekend in Kansas City

weekend in Kansas City

  Looking for the perfect weekend trip from St. Louis? Just 3.5 hours away, Kansas City makes the ideal family-friendly getaway.  This was our family’s first time exploring Kansas City! We had been last year visiting Great Wolf Lodge, but had yet ventured throughout the city. We were frankly blown away by all of the […]

St. Louis Summer Bucket List Part 2

St. Louis Summer Bucket List

Missouri is full of great spots and attractions to enjoy in the summer. After writing Part 1, I couldn’t stop adding more places! Here is part 2 of yet more summer sports to explore.    Gateway Arch Riverboat Cruise 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard., St. Louis, MO 63102   We love taking the historic […]

St. Louis Summer Bucket List Pt 1

Summer in St. Louis is the best. Yes, I know I am biased with living here and raising my kids here, but I strongly believe that summers are magical in STL. There are so many family-friendly activities happening during these warmer months.  If the hot and humid weather may deter you from exploring more of […]